2015 Toyota Prius

▲ Better than typical

2015 Toyota Prius
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:39:05.689Z

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

2015: 164 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2000	4
2001	165
2002	167
2003	99
2004	610
2005	1051
2006	1439
2007	2003
2008	1497
2009	502
2010	2823
2011	518
2012	422
2013	409
2014	207
2015	164
2016	154
2017	91
2018	36
2019	30
2020	14
2021	6
2022	24
2023	19
2024	24
2025	16
2026	5

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 55%

55% of complaints: service brakes — 91 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

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Code DTC C1391 - Abnormal leak of accumulator pressure. Internal failure of the brake booster pump assembly, preventing the system from maintaining proper hydraulic pressure.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260811

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing inverter.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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Pulling out of a parking stall, when put vehicle in drive, the engine revved up and accelerated - vehicle crashed, the brakes did not work- there was skid marks. Floor mats are factory OEM were installed properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260715

Also filed under ENGINE

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

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and STEERING

POWER TRAIN 8%

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

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE 5%

5% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I want to sale

NHTSA ODI report, 20241014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

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

CRASH INJURY

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 (91 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (27 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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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 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Prius have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.