TOYOTA PRIUS · model year

2015 TOYOTA PRIUS

189 NHTSA complaints, 50 crash reports, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

4 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2015TOYOTAPRIUS carries 189 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 50 crashes, 1 fire, 28 injuries, and 3 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 4/5 rating, with 4/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 PRIUS is service brakes with 71 filings, followed by electrical system (23) and unknown or other (14). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 51 investigation files overlapping the 2015 PRIUS, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

189
Complaints
50
Crashes
1
Fires
28
Injuries
3
Deaths
2015 TOYOTA PRIUS — NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS. Overall composite: 4.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 4.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 4.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 4.0 ★
NHTSA overall 4.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

189 filings

Crashes Reported

50 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 4/5 — Strong NCAP rating · Front: 4/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES71
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER14
POWER TRAIN13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
ENGINE7
AIR BAGS6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
STRUCTURE:BODY4
VISIBILITY/WIPER4
STEERING3
SUSPENSION3
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3

Recalls (1)

20V36900024/06/2020

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

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 wh

Recent Complaints

20260219SERVICE BRAKES

Inferior brake system on 2015 Prius master brake cylinder and vacuum booster. Extended warranty issues identified by Toyota for 10 years or 150, 000 miles. I bought my Prius used in 2021 with 92,000 miles at age [XXX] old intending it to last as long as I did. I am now [XXX] old and essentially totally independent. The above mentioned parts were identified as not functioning properly on 2/3/2026 (mileage 139, 106). On 2/6/26, I took it to Goettle Toyota, Ocala FL (mileage. 139,160) knowing there was an extended warranty program available that was admitting the parts were defective but not worthy of recall. I was advised the warranty for my vehicle expired 10/26/2025 (3 months and 8 days prior) and was now invalid. Brake replacement cost is $3675.00 + tax🥴. I was provided warranty information and instructed to call Toyota. I called, spoke with Brook and was advised the warranty was invalid due to date even though the car has less than the 150, 000 mile covered and nothing could be

20260209SERVICE BRAKES

The brake booster suddenly fails at 54k mile. Brake responds slower and need to push the brake pedal all the way It seems a lot of 2010-2015 Prius are facing this problem ABS light, skid light, and brake light was on when it happened, first appeared on Feb 6, 2026 Have to replace brake boost for ~$1500

20260206SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a leak in the brake fluid hose. The contact was unsure what repair was performed, but the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred with an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for a complete diagnostic test. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with brake booster failure. The contact was informed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was notified of Customer Support Campaign: ZJB; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the Customer Support Program because of the 10-year 100,000-mile limitation. The manufact

Mileage: 114,000

20260130SERVICE BRAKES

ABS break actuator and abs pump failed while driving losing loss of breaking. Toyota is aware of this problem but refuse to fix this notorious and dangerous problem they have with multiple model years. I was not informed of the limited service campaign. This should be recalled as a safety to the public.

20260121UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Clear coat and paint is peeling, especially on the roof. Toyota is not acknowledging that this happening with the 2015 Prius seaglass pearl paint.

20260116SERVICE BRAKES

Defected brake booster hard brake suddenly car less than 100 000 miles many vehicles with the problem

20260115SERVICE BRAKES

I purchased a vehicle a year ago whenever my vehicle was still under the tenure and the 10 year and it’s still under 150,000 mile range. The vehicle was purchased strictly from the Toyota dealership in Lakeland, Florida, and shortly thereafter my brakes completely went out and the booster actuator assembly looking it up by further realize that is a very common issue and that there is so much that there’s class action lawsuits and also instead of it having a recall, it has a customer support to replace parts. My car is very dangerous and doesn’t have any brakes and it’s still very new from the dealership. What it’s very interesting is that it’s not throwing any codes at all, though it beeps the entire time that I’m in the vehicle with the ABS light on and I know that it’s that problem why is it not showing any codes I think that for sure, the dealership would’ve had to done something to prevent that in order to sell the car unsafely

20260112SERVICE BRAKES

While driving, my brakes became mushy and ineffective. Brake warning lights came on, also. It was very scary driving in rush hour traffic with little to no brakes. There was no reliability. Just keeping as much as possible space between cars, using Hazard lights &prayer.

20260112FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

While driving, my brakes became mushy and ineffective. Brake warning lights came on, also. It was very scary driving in rush hour traffic with little to no brakes. There was no reliability. Just keeping as much as possible space between cars, using Hazard lights &prayer.

20251219SERVICE BRAKES

The ABS failed while driving on the highway. There was no accident, but it was substantially harder to brake when needed.

20251219FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

The ABS failed while driving on the highway. There was no accident, but it was substantially harder to brake when needed.

20251216SERVICE BRAKES

The vehicle has 95k miles on it and both brake actuator assembly and booster pump have gone bad. This is a defective issue, I called toyota and was told too bad since the program that fixed this ended 02/25. The car met the mileage requirement, but being 10 months out of the date gives toyota the right to wash their hands on a defective part. The part is over $1500 just in parts to replace! This is wrong on their part. Not one option offered.

20251216SERVICE BRAKES

This vehicle has 95k miles, now the vehicle has a brake problem which can cause deadly problems. The parts that have gone bad on this car are defective parts that toyota knows about. The warranty they extended for this ended in 02/2015. They had 150k miles or 10 years limit on that warranty. We are well under the mileage and 10 months over according to toyota. Can’t believe they will dismiss something this delicate and dangerous. The parts are not cheap and it’s something we can’t afford to fix right now. I can’t believe Toyota will just wash their hands on something this important in a vehicle. This is a know defective part! They should have some sort of responsibility and resolution. I called and was told they cant do anything. Even a part offer so we can fix nothing. Please review this and hopefully you can help.

20251129SERVICE BRAKES

The brake accumulator went out thanksgiving day on my way home nearly causing an accident. I also missed dinner due to the issue creating a clearly unsafe driving condition where I was barely able to use my brakes. This is a known issue by Toyota, whom extended the warranty to 10 years. Of course, my warranty was 3 days past the 10 years even though it is under the mileage requirement. This should have been a recall, as it is a known and reported problem. I am now out 3300$ for the repair just to get my car in an operable condition. There were no warnings, the abs light as well as the traction alert went off and I lost the ability to properly brake in an instant. There was no warning, nor was I notified about this part.

20251110SERVICE BRAKES

Hi, I am reporting a brake system failure on my 2015 Toyota Prius. In July 2025, the ABS and brake warning lights suddenly appeared, and a Toyota service center confirmed it is the known Prius brake system defect. The repair estimate ranges from $4,502 to $27,814, but Toyota declined coverage because the vehicle is just past the 10-year warranty limit. This issue poses a safety risk due to reduced braking performance. 1) The brake system / ABS actuator assembly malfunctioned. and yes, the component is still installed in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. 2)The ABS is no longer functioning properly, significantly increases the risk of losing control or extended stopping distance, especially in wet or emergency braking conditions. I rely on this car for daily transportation in a car-dependent area, so this issue directly affects my ability to drive safely and could endanger others on the road. 3)Yes. The issue was diagnosed and confirmed by an authorized Toyota deale

20251107SERVICE BRAKES

The Brake Booster system failed two weeks after the Toyota Customer Confidence Program for that condition ended and they will not reimburse me for a $3000 repair. I knew there was a problem because all the dash lights came on at once while we were driving on a highway. I had it towed away to be repaired and it was found that the brake booster system was failing. Had I ignored it or not acted as immediately as I did the brakes could have failed while the car was in use and hurt or killed me or someone else. They should issue a recall for this condition and fix it for Prius models that still need it and they should reimburse me.

20251103SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 MPH, the ABS, brakes, and the traction control warning lights, and the malfunction indicator light were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated to respond while depressing the brake pedal, causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an abnormal leak in the accumulator and a leak in the brake booster pump. The dealer determined that the brake master cylinder and the brake booster pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,100.

Mileage: 94,100

20251103SERVICE BRAKES

The ABS, BREAK, and Traction Control, suddenly turned on when I was traveling on the freeway in mild traffic. I was traveling at about 60-65 mph. I attempted to use the breaks and could feel a substantial difference in how much and how hard I had to push in order to stop. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or service center. The vehicle was inspected by my brother in law who works on cars frequently. There were no warning symptoms prior to the problem. The problem first occurred on Saturday November 1st at about 12:30. According to my brother in law, it was the break pump that failed; you can hear air escaping when you push on the break pedal.

20251025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I was driving from Las Vegas to my home in Los Angeles. An alarming message began flashing on the dashboard telling me to pull over. The vehicle became hard to control. I somehow managed to get it off an exit. I was "lucky" enough to get it towed to a nearby Toyota dealership where I was told the inverter had failed and that that inverter and associated parts had to be replaced. On my 2015 Prius with only 50,000 miles on it. I SPECIFICALLY asked if there had been a recall on the electrical system of any 2015 Priuses, and they flatly said no. I also CALLED TOYOTA, and they also said there were no recalls involving the electrical system or inverters. The Barstow Toyota dealership said it would cost over $5,000 to repair AND that they wouldn't have the parts they needed for a WEEK. As it was, I had been stranded in the desert at a hotel for two days. I then had to pay $1,100 to be towed back to LA and took it to a hybrid mechanic I trust and paid them to do the work. But this cost me THOU

20251025ENGINE

I was driving from Las Vegas to my home in Los Angeles. An alarming message began flashing on the dashboard telling me to pull over. The vehicle became hard to control. I somehow managed to get it off an exit. I was "lucky" enough to get it towed to a nearby Toyota dealership where I was told the inverter had failed and that that inverter and associated parts had to be replaced. On my 2015 Prius with only 50,000 miles on it. I SPECIFICALLY asked if there had been a recall on the electrical system of any 2015 Priuses, and they flatly said no. I also CALLED TOYOTA, and they also said there were no recalls involving the electrical system or inverters. The Barstow Toyota dealership said it would cost over $5,000 to repair AND that they wouldn't have the parts they needed for a WEEK. As it was, I had been stranded in the desert at a hotel for two days. I then had to pay $1,100 to be towed back to LA and took it to a hybrid mechanic I trust and paid them to do the work. But this cost me THOU

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS have?
The 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS has 189 NHTSA complaints, 50 crashes, 1 fires, 28 injuries, and 3 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS?
The 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 4/5, front crash rating of 4/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS?
Yes, the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS?
The most-complained component for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS is SERVICE BRAKES with 71 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS has an NHTSA safety rating of 4/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.