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2015 Toyota Prius Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes — runs 7.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
159Complaints
1Recalls
27Crashes
1Fires
16Injured
3Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (52.8% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (DP23005, opened Nov 2023).

Service Brakes complaints here are 7.1× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes84 · 52.8%Under investigationDP23005
Electrical System25 · 15.7%Investigation closedDP22005 → recall 22V063000
Power Train13 · 8.2%No official action
Vehicle Speed Control7 · 4.4%No official action
Engine7 · 4.4%No official action
Air Bags6 · 3.8%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES84 · 52.8%
Unspecified / other15 · 9.4%
POWER TRAIN13 · 8.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7 · 4.4%
ENGINE7 · 4.4%
AIR BAGS6 · 3.8%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6 · 3.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 · 3.8%
STRUCTURE:BODY5 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 159 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter

NHTSA campaign 20V369000 · 2020 · reported 06/24/2020

An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11705297 — filed 12/16/2025 · SERVICE 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…”NHTSA complaint 11705276 — filed 12/16/2025 · SERVICE 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…”NHTSA complaint 11701992 — filed 11/29/2025 · SERVICE BRAKES

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius?

Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 84 of 159 NHTSA complaints (52.8%), followed by electrical system (25), unspecified/other issues (15), power train (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2015 Toyota Prius have?

159 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 27 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.

Does the 2015 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 20V369000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Toyota Prius's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (DP23005) into service brakes that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.