The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V514000·Announced 2015-08-13

Toyota Recalls 2015 Prius C Vehicles Due to Tire Pressure Monitoring Defect

Toyota is recalling 949 model year 2015 Prius C vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to warn drivers of low tire pressure, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles manufactured between April 20, 2015, and June 30, 2015. The recall involves 949 vehicles where the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the system may fail to warn the driver that tire pressure is low, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138.

If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail. Sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

The recall began on September 15, 2015. Dealers will re-calibrate the TPMS free of charge. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota Distributors customer service at 1-866-405-4226 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA PRIUS C
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Hazard
Affected units
949

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PRIUS C

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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