MYRModel Year Report

2015 Toyota Prius

▲ Better than typical
2015 Toyota Prius
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:38:13.861Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 165 complaints 2002: 167 complaints 2003: 99 complaints 2004: 610 complaints 2004 2005: 1051 complaints 2006: 1439 complaints 2007: 2003 complaints 2008: 1497 complaints 2008 2009: 502 complaints 2010: 2819 complaints 2011: 515 complaints 2012: 419 complaints 2012 2013: 398 complaints 2014: 202 complaints 2015: 159 complaints 2015 2016: 154 complaints 2016 2017: 91 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 14 complaints 2020 2021: 6 complaints 2022: 23 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2024 2025: 15 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2015: 159 complaints
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YearComplaints
20004
2001165
2002167
200399
2004610
20051051
20061439
20072003
20081497
2009502
20102819
2011515
2012419
2013398
2014202
2015159
2016154
201791
201835
201928
202014
20216
202223
202318
202422
202515
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 53%

53% of complaints: service brakes — 84 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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A BRAND NEW:2015 ONLY DRIVEN FOR TWO DAYS, WENT OUT OF CONTROL AFTER COMPLETING RIGHT TURN. DRIVER STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. TURNED RIGHT WHILE ACCELERATING WITH FULL CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150128

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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A BRAND NEW:2015 ONLY DRIVEN FOR TWO DAYS, WENT OUT OF CONTROL AFTER COMPLETING RIGHT TURN. DRIVER STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. TURNED RIGHT WHILE ACCELERATING WITH FULL CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150128

ENGINE 4%

4% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I want to sale

NHTSA ODI report, 20241014

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20190930 — DP (closed 20210121)

Brake Actuator Valve Wear

R 20200724 — hybrid propulsion system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system.

Campaign 20V369000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

I 20231122 — DP (open)

Brake Actuator Valve Wear

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Toyota Prius — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (84 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V369000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2007 ■ 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Toyota Prius reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Toyota Prius is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Prius have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.