2015 Toyota Prius
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.
- Complaints
- 166
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
56% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 166 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 165 |
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 99 |
| 2004 | 610 |
| 2005 | 1,051 |
| 2006 | 1,439 |
| 2007 | 2,004 |
| 2008 | 1,497 |
| 2009 | 502 |
| 2010 | 2,824 |
| 2011 | 522 |
| 2012 | 424 |
| 2013 | 414 |
| 2014 | 210 |
| 2015 | 166 |
| 2016 | 155 |
| 2017 | 91 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
56% · 93 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
I am reporting an active, severe safety hazard regarding the braking system on my 2015 Toyota Prius ( Mileage: 79,000).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-17
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, 2026-08-11
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Electrical system
16% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing inverter.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2026-07-15
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, 2015-01-28
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and steering
Power train
8% · 13 reportsEngine
5% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I want to sale
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-14
Vehicle speed control
4% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2019-09-30Defect petitionClosed 2021-01-21 Brake Actuator Valve Wear
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2020-07-24Hybrid propulsion system20V369000 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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-11-22Defect petitionOpen Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Toyota Prius — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 93 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V369000 · Hybrid propulsion system
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- 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 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Prius have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.