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2015 Toyota Prius C Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
29%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
5,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Toyota Prius C, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,300 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“I purchased my 2015 Prius C in July of 2016. Since then I have consistently had issues with the lock actuator going out on various doors. As follows: 3/12/18 - Driverside 6/13/18 - Passenger Front 8/3/20 - Driverside 8/5/22 - Rear Driverside 12/16/22 - Passenger Front 3/14/23 - Driverside and now in July of 2025 the Driverside actuator is failing, AGAIN. The previous times were covered by my warranty, but that ended in 2023. My car is also kept in a garage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11672857, filed 2025-07

“While driving the hybrid battery light turned on. The car then began to reduce its speed and I had to pull over. I restarted the car and on one of the fuses to the computer to restart it. I began to drive the car back home and it did it again. I recently had a hybrid battery replaced in the vehicle. I was on the freeway both times and this caused me a lot of anxiety. There were two individuals in the vehicle, which both were at risk of being injured if there was a collision. We need it to pull over within less than 30 seconds. They appeared in the morning and a year prior. …”

NHTSA complaint #11748313, filed 2026-07

“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius C. After starting the vehicle, a message indicating to check the brakes and engine displayed on the instrument panel. The dealer discovered that the vehicle experienced extensive damage to the electrical wires and wiring harness caused by rodents. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 5,300.”

NHTSA complaint #10968745, filed 2017-03, 5,300 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018117%
2016217%
2015529%
2014618%
20132340%
20121523%

Other parts of the 2015 Toyota Prius C

Other or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Toyota Prius C

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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