2015 Toyota Prius: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
NHTSA has 1 open defect investigation (not a recall). 1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2015 Toyota Prius
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2015 Toyota Prius recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Toyota Prius. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Hybrid Propulsion System
An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Details 20V369000
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.
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.
2015 Toyota Prius safety investigations and free repairs
Under investigation (not a recall):
- Brake actuator valve wear since Nov 2023
Ask the seller if the car has had this problem.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Brakes: Warranty Enhancement Program: Toyota has received reports indicating various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2015 Toyota Prius safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
165 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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