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2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-718 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 84%Owner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage57kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes21
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Structure10
Vehicle speed control11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

84%repaired · 2019 Q2

Hybrid propulsion system

Recall 17V-718 · Nov 15, 2017 · 39,915 vehicles · 33,566 repaired

Risk. The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Prius Plug-in Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prius Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score

'10'11'12'13'14'15'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid safety ratings

2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (12.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Brake Actuator Valve WearDP19004 · closed Jan 21, 2021
    No recall
  2. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What Prius Plug-in Hybrid owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ABS/ brakes, traction control warning lights came on 5 days ago. Dealer stated DTC 1391 code detected and recommend brake actuator replacement and brake booster assembly. Toyota issued TSB 0024-19 for service.
Complaint 11610589 · Aug 24, 2024
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.
Complaint 10929726 · Dec 3, 2016 · 57,000 miles

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