2015 Toyota Prius Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius years
- About as many complaints as other years 13th of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Prius. That ranks 13th out of 27 Prius model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (89 complaints, 54%), typically at around 35,000 miles. Complaints mention 29 crashes, 1 fire, 17 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 166owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 29complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Toyota Prius 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 problems | 89 | 54% | 35,000 | “brake booster” (40%) | $3,300 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 16% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 9% | 18,850 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 8% | 22,267 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 5% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4% | 17,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 4% | 97,501 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2% | 18,175 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 205,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 852 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 2,152 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 47,750 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 63,792 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Toyota Prius recalls (1)
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake Actuator Valve Wear (DP23005) — opened Nov 22, 2023, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Brake Actuator Valve Wear (DP19004) — opened Sep 30, 2019, closed Jan 21, 2021.
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 pump has malfunctioned, exactly 1 year outside of the secondary coverage supplied in the voluntary customer support program for this exact issue, despite being under 150,000 miles. Now the car is unsafe to drive since the brakes are malfunctioning.
I am reporting an active, severe safety hazard regarding the braking system on my 2015 Toyota Prius ( Mileage: 79,000). The vehicle has been officially diagnosed by Toyota Culver City with Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC C1391, confirming an internal failure and lack of pressure within the brake…
Problem: Brake Actuator is pulsing the Booster Pump to keep running intermittently, 5-10 seconds. Console lights lit up for ABS problem. Does not clear. Toyota Dealership Report: DCT C1391 Abnormal Leak: Monitored TEH Accumulator Pressure and its not holding pressure. Pump keeps running…
On XXX, I was driving my 2015 Toyota Prius with my family in the vehicle and approaching stopped traffic on dry pavement. An emergency vehicle was approaching from behind, so I began braking earlier than usual. When I applied the brakes, the vehicle did not stop normally. The front slowed/stopped…
Code DTC C1391 - Abnormal leak of accumulator pressure. Internal failure of the brake booster pump assembly, preventing the system from maintaining proper hydraulic pressure. This means the brakes don't work, putting the driver's and passengers' lives at risk. This DTC C1391 code and problem were…
Other Toyota Prius years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Prius | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 Prius | 16 | 2 |
| 2024 Prius | 27 | 4 |
| 2023 Prius | 20 | 4 |
| 2022 Prius | 24 | 1 |
| 2021 Prius | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 Prius | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 Prius | 30 | 3 |
| 2018 Prius | 37 | 1 |
| 2017 Prius | 91 | 3 |
| 2016 Prius | 155 | 5 |
| 2015 | 166 | 1 |
| 2014 Prius | 208 | 3 |
| 2013 Prius | 412 | 3 |
| 2012 Prius | 424 | 6 |
| 2011 Prius | 521 | 6 |
| 2010 Prius | 2,823 | 10 |
| 2009 Prius | 502 | 6 |
| 2008 Prius | 1,497 | 4 |
| 2007 Prius | 2,003 | 4 |
| 2006 Prius | 1,439 | 6 |
| 2005 Prius | 1,051 | 6 |
| 2004 Prius | 610 | 6 |
| 2003 Prius | 99 | 1 |
| 2002 Prius | 167 | 2 |
| 2001 Prius | 165 | 3 |
| 2000 Prius | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 89 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Prius?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Toyota Prius a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius model years, the 2015 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.