This page covers 1 recall, 16 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Toyota Prius C.
50 mpg combined
4.7 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 Prius C has a thin complaint record, so no single system dominates clearly. The most frequently mentioned issues involve wheels and service brakes, each with two reports. On the brakes side, owners describe airbags failing to deploy during collisions, one at highway speed, one at around 30 mph on a residential street. A seat complaint tied to one of those crashes describes the driver's seat failing to stay locked, shifting forward and backward on impact. A couple of isolated reports mention the tire pressure monitoring system not alerting the driver when tires were underinflated, and one owner describes a recurring door lock actuator failure on multiple doors over several years. One report mentions the vehicle shutting down while driving, with warning lights illuminating and a subsequent diagnosis pointing to the wiring harness.
16
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure monitoring system may be improperly calibrated and fail to alert you when tire pressure is low.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
