Model year guide

2015 Toyota prius c

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Toyota prius c is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2015 Toyota prius c at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints131
Combined50 mpg
Typical price$11,423

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Toyota prius c recalls 1

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems NHTSA Campaign #15V514000 · 13/08/2015

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 fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl…

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate the TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15E.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Toyota prius c common problems

Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2015 Toyota prius c MPG & running costs

Combined50 mpg
City53 mpg
Highway46 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,350

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2015 Toyota prius c worth?

Low
$10,000
Typical price
$11,423
High
$13,000

From 10 comparable 2015 Toyota prius c listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Toyota prius c costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$6,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$250
Total$7,000
Per mile$0.09

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($11,423) with the same model 3 model-years older ($11,276), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Toyota prius c trims & engines on record

Engines
1.5L 4-cyl 72 hp

2015 Toyota prius c vehicles on record

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2015 Toyota prius c — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Toyota prius c have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Toyota prius c. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota prius c?

Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota prius c get?

The 2015 Toyota prius c has a U.S. EPA estimate of 50 mpg combined (53 city / 46 highway).

How much is a 2015 Toyota prius c worth?

Comparable 2015 Toyota prius c listings run roughly $10,000–$13,000, typically around $11,423 (from 10 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.