Recall 15V514 affects 949 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles for improper TPMS calibration. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 949 2015 Prius C vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system was improperly calibrated and can fail to warn the driver when tire pressure is low. Driving on underinflated tires can lead to sudden tire failure and increase crash risk, and Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tire pressure monitoring system on the 2015 Toyota Prius C watches tire pressure and turns on a dashboard warning when pressure falls too low. It relies on sensors and stored calibration values, which tell the vehicle what pressure range counts as normal. When those values are right, the driver gets a warning before continuing on underinflated tires.
On affected Prius C vehicles, the system was calibrated incorrectly during Southeast Toyota Distributors processing. The problem is not the tire itself; it is the setting the monitoring system uses to decide when to warn the driver. With the wrong calibration, the system can miss a low-pressure condition and leave the driver without the dashboard alert required for this vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is hidden in the TPMS calibration, so an owner would not see or hear a separate symptom before the system fails to warn about low tire pressure.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Toyota Prius C | tire |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 949 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 Toyota Prius C hatchback is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
Driving on underinflated tires can lead to sudden tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so check your tire pressure and schedule the TPMS calibration soon. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Toyota Prius C is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free TPMS recalibration that fixes the low-tire-pressure warning problem.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V514 when you call.
- Check tire pressure manually until the repair is complete; the TPMS can fail to warn you when a tire is low.
- Call Toyota customer service at 1-866-405-4226 with questions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician recalibrates the Tire Pressure Monitoring System so it warns at the correct low-pressure threshold. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered for the calibration work. The source record says the distributor does not anticipate owner reimbursement claims, but will provide reimbursement instructions if a claim arises. If you already paid for this TPMS recalibration before the recall repair, contact Toyota customer service and ask for the reimbursement instructions tied to campaign 15V514.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 12, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| August 13, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
| August 13, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 15, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 22, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V514?
Recall 15V514 covers 949 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system calibration defect. The system can fail to warn the driver when tire pressure is low. Toyota dealers will recalibrate the system for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Toyota Prius C is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Prius C is included in recall 15V514. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the free tire pressure monitoring system recalibration. Reference recall 15V514 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Toyota dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden tire failure from driving on underinflated tires. This recall involves the warning system, so the tire pressure monitoring system can fail to alert the driver when tire pressure is low. Sudden tire failure increases crash risk.
What if I bought this Toyota Prius C used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether this Prius C is included, then call a franchised Toyota dealer with recall number 15V514.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V514000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-866-405-4226 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V514 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V514000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →