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Toyota Prius CModel year report

2015 Toyota Prius C Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
18,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
50 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 53 city / 46 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Toyota Prius C (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Prius C. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and brakes (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 55% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 279 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 81 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I installed husky weatherbeater floor liners, model number 99501. The driver's side interferes with the travel of the accelerator pedal preventing full travel. I believe this is a safety concern preventing full acceleration of the vehicle, especially in an emergency situation.”

NHTSA complaint #11065774, filed 2018-01, 18,000 miles

Electrical system: “My vehicle shut down on me while driving. All lights came up on the dashboard. Toyota dealership says the wire harness needs to be replaced for 4600 dollars. Couple days prior to vehicle shutting down, headlights began shorting.”

NHTSA complaint #11233065, filed 2019-07, 69,000 miles

Brakes: “This has been happening since about a month after I bought the car but the brakes have been making an odd noise. It does not matter how fast or slow I am going but it makes that noise and it makes the brakes slip and not come to a full stop fast enough. I have gone to Toyota 4-5 times just for this reason and all they can say is that everything is fine. It can't be fine if the car is slipping and not stopping when it should! Mind you, I live in california and there is almost never rain so it is not due to wet roads.”

NHTSA complaint #11142142, filed 2018-10, 1,000 miles

Engine: “Stand still. On 9.12.2015. Dealership never notified that I became the driver. They are refusing to follow the manufacturer warranty that Toyota sales. Sold in price of giant sticker. We are going rounds. As driver .the dash board has maintenance reqir. They didn't do an inspection report in computer. They just assume it's oil change at my cost. Yet inspection was never done. It could be anything to them. I told them the indicator lights are not showing cause . Manual states what lights mean what. I'm paying 400 per month for factor warranty and Toyota to keep its word. …”

NHTSA complaint #10955508, filed 2017-02, 32 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

55% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 96,000 miles.

36%0–1018%10–250%25–509%50–7536%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 18,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2016201720185201920212022202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Toyota Prius C. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Prius C · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 4454 · 11.8% risk

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Toyota Prius C version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Prius c FWD1.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT534650$1,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Toyota Prius C → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 279 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 279 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Prius C

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2018610,2282446—Not enough data
2016124,4750450—Not enough data
20151718,0001450—Stable
20143360,88404501 · FewerRising
20135766,000045050 · TypicalStable
20126454,0000—5066 · MoreRising

All Toyota Prius C model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Toyota Prius C have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Prius C as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Toyota Prius C is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2015 Toyota Prius C been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 Toyota Prius C do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Toyota Prius C 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Prius C get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Prius C (Prius c, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 50 mpg combined, 53 city and 46 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius C reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 96,000 miles; 55% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.