Toyota Prius C years to avoid and best years
Newer Toyota Prius C years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (57 complaints). From 2016 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2016 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2017 at 0 (from 2 complaints). On the 2013 Toyota Prius C, 12 of 57 complaints name Service brakes.
Data as of .
Toyota Prius C reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Toyota Prius C. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 46 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 46 |
| 2018 → | 1 | 6 | 2 | Electrical system | 46 |
| 2017 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 1 | Air bags | 46 |
| 2016 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 0 | Service brakes | 50 |
| 2015 → | 2 | 17 | 1 | Service brakes | 50 |
| 2014 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 0 | Service brakes | 50 |
| 2013 → Most | 3 | 57 | 0 | Service brakes | 50 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 50 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- 0W-20 or 5W-20 · 3.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 175/65R15, 185/60R15, 195/50R16 (trim-dependent)
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 3.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 175/65R15, 185/60R15, 195/50R16 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 15V-514 covers certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius c vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015, sold through Southeast Toyota Distributors. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System may be improperly calibrated and may fail to warn the driver of low tire pressure, failing FMVSS 138.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Prius C years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2016 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2017 at 0 (from 2 complaints).
Which Toyota Prius C year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (57 complaints). On the 2013 Toyota Prius C, 12 of 57 complaints name Service brakes.
How do Toyota Prius C owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Toyota Prius C years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2016 on, complaints per year fall.
Is oil specified for the Prius c on this record?
Not yet with a sourced fill here — confirm SAE grade from the owner’s manual for your model year.
What does recall 15V-514 cover on the Prius c?
Certain model year 2015 Prius c vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015, sold through Southeast Toyota Distributors: the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may be improperly calibrated and may fail to warn of low tire pressure.
What years does this site cover for Prius c?
2012-2014 and facelift 2015-2020.