Worst 2015 Toyota Prius Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota Prius.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 76 | 11 | — | 46,683 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | 4 | 1 | 26,158 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 4 | — | 39,152 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 2 | — | 8,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 6 | — | 11,452 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | — | 27,175 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 66,250 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | 1 | — | 97,500 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Inverter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Toyota Prius
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~266,638 vehicles.
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.
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2015 Toyota Prius — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2015 Toyota Prius reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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