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2015 Toyota Prius
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Toyota Prius, concerning hybrid propulsion system, and 46 consumer complaints received since 2015.
The component named most often is electrical system: 169.2 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 110.4 per 1,000 across all 2015 model-year vehicles and against 100.5 per 1,000 for the Toyota Prius line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 416.7 complaints per model year across the 25 Toyota Prius model years on this register; 15 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2016 (13); the most recent in the file is dated 30 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 3 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (manufacturer campaign 20TB10 / 20TA10).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2015 Toyota Prius (black) against all 2015 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2015 | Prius line | All 2015 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 169.2 | 100.5 | 110.4 |
| Service Brakes | 153.8 | 66.8 | 73.4 |
| Power Train | 107.7 | 28.2 | 133.3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76.9 | 75.3 | 44.4 |
| Structure | 76.9 | 30.3 | 45.9 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 61.5 | 9.8 | 24.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 169.2 | 100.5 | 110.4 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 153.8 | 66.8 | 73.4 |
| Power Train | 7 | 107.7 | 28.2 | 133.3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 76.9 | 75.3 | 44.4 |
| Structure | 5 | 76.9 | 30.3 | 45.9 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 61.5 | 9.8 | 24.3 |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 61.5 | 26.6 | 109.1 |
| Steering | 3 | 46.2 | 26.5 | 61.2 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 46.2 | 27.7 | 59.9 |
| Suspension | 3 | 46.2 | 5.4 | 24.5 |
| Engine | 2 | 30.8 | 24.3 | 126.5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 30.8 | 265.1 | 39.2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 15.4 | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 15.4 | 5.6 | 11.8 |
| Seats | 1 | 15.4 | 3 | 14.8 |
| Wheels | 1 | 15.4 | 3.6 | 21.5 |
| Tires | 1 | 15.4 | 10.7 | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 15.4 | 15.2 | 23.7 |
46 unique complaints, 65 component mentions; 7 injuries and 3 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP23005 | Defect petition | Brake Actuator Valve Wear | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components | 22 Nov 2023 | open | — |
| DP22005 | Defect petition | Pedestrian alert sounds | electrical system:propulsion system | 27 Jan 2023 | 7 Aug 2023 | 22V063000 |
| DP19004 | Defect petition | Brake Actuator Valve Wear | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist | 30 Sep 2019 | 21 Jan 2021 | — |
Other Toyota Prius model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 NHTSA | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2001 | 3 | 163 | 88,920 |
| 2002 | 2 | 159 | 87,148 |
| 2003 | 1 | 94 | 52,377 |
| 2004 | 6 | 591 | 5,819,502 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1,002 | 5,789,830 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1,385 | 5,789,830 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1,894 | 5,618,841 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1,349 | 5,618,841 |
| 2009 | 6 | 437 | 5,893,493 |
| 2010 | 10 | 2,396 | 2,662,449 |
| 2011 | 6 | 304 | 2,002,005 |
| 2012 | 6 | 213 | 2,006,297 |
| 2013 | 3 | 138 | 1,772,424 |
| 2014 | 3 | 85 | 1,772,424 |
| 2015 | 1 | 46 | 266,638 |
| 2016 | 5 | 95 | 340,427 |
| 2017 | 3 | 52 | 284,341 |
| 2018 NHTSA | 1 | 10 | 192,347 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 14,310 |
| 2022 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 8,411 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,255,231 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,255,231 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,165,693 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 141,286 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Toyota Prius model years · Toyota: 65 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Prius have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign name this model year; the most recent, 20V369000, was reported to NHTSA on 24 Jun 2020 and concerns hybrid propulsion system: inverter. Across all model years the Toyota Prius line has 35 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2015 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 3 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2015 Toyota Prius complain about most?
Electrical System: 11 of 65 component mentions (169.2 per 1,000). Next is service brakes with 10. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.