Every 2015 Toyota Prius recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA 20V369000
Jun 24, 2020Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V369000 →Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA 17V718000
Nov 15, 2017Hybrid Propulsion System
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
- Risk
- The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
Full recall details for 17V718000 →Tires · NHTSA 15V514000
Aug 13, 2015Tires:Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail. Sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate the TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15E.
Full recall details for 15V514000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 15V013000
Jan 16, 2015Air Bags
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full recall details for 15V013000 →
2015 Toyota Prius complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Prius, reporting 35 crashes, 1 fires, 20 injuries, 3 deaths. Toyota has issued at least 377 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes106
- Electrical System35
- Unknown Or Other26
- Power Train16
- Engine13
- Vehicle Speed Control11
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (548)
- Electrical System (329)
- Structure (180)
- Engine (53)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (51)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (38)
Read Toyota Prius owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Prius. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“I was rear-ended by a truck in my prius and my seat laid back on impact. I'm unaware if that was an intended thing or not but it potentially could have injured my neck. My car is currently in a storage lot awaiting the adjustor's inspection so it is available for inspection if needed.”
2015 TOYOTA PRIUSJul 28, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11753382
Injury reportedCrash
“Prius was rear-ended at highway speeds, forcing it into the vehicle ahead of it. Airbags did not deploy, & driver's seat failed to stay locked, moving forward then rearward during crash.”
2015 TOYOTA PRIUS COct 22, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11490410
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle hit the front driver's side causing damages to the front driver's side door and undercarriage. The contact stated none of the air bags deployed.”
2015 TOYOTA PRIUS VJun 2, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11419361
Crash
“UPON IMPACT TO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE FAILED (SEVERAL PUMPS TO FLOOR) WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT FOOT PRESSURE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING WHEN IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER PRIUS.”
2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRIDDec 3, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10929726
Crash
“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. I did not hit the accelerator and I am in good health and mind.”
2015 TOYOTA PRIUSJul 15, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11750516
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