2015 Toyota Prius V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius V years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Prius V. That ranks 4th out of 8 Prius V model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (12 complaints, 50%), typically at around 34,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Toyota Prius V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | 50% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 17% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 17% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | 59,100 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 13% | 59,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | 264 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 8% | 121,155 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Toyota Prius V recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Risk: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
Air bags
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The brake booster assembly failed, as many of these models had before. A bunch of codes went off as I was driving and the brakes did not function properly. Toyota had an extended warranty for this which they discontinued last year and they would extend no good will towards the $4,000 repair
Emergency Brake, Traction and ABS warning came on and stayed on in addition to a five-second interval cycling on of a motor sound under the hood. O'Reilly Auto Parts and then Toyota dealership confirmed the same code that indicated brake booster assembly needs replacing (C1391) **This is a "known…
Brake light + ABS + traction light came on and the brake became harder to control. I was driving in the rain and briefly lost control. Fortunately, no accident.
brake failure during operation due to bad brake booster pump and accumulator.
Brakes failing while driving in the rain. I was unable to use my brakes in the rain and headlights turned off while driving too. Took it to the dealer and they won't do anything unless lights are on on dashboard to read the code.
Other Toyota Prius V years
← 2014 Prius V · 2016 Prius V →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Prius V | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Prius V | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 Prius V | 16 | 1 |
| 2015 | 24 | 2 |
| 2014 Prius V | 82 | 4 |
| 2013 Prius V | 125 | 2 |
| 2012 Prius V | 218 | 3 |
| 2011 Prius V | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius V?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Prius V?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Toyota Prius V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius V model years, the 2015 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.