Model year
2015 Toyota Prius c
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 17 complaints for the 2015 Toyota Prius c (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), ENGINE (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 5 HB FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 50 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 64 complaints
- 2013 57 complaints
- 2014 33 complaints
- 2015 17 complaints
- 2016 12 complaints
- 2017 2 complaints
- 2018 6 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
Recalls
15V514000 · Aug 13, 2015
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may…
Complaints
17 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 53 | 46 | 50 | — | — | $1,350 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2015 Toyota Prius c at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.