repaired · 2022 Q2
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Risk. An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
2015 Toyota Prius VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2015 Toyota Prius V, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-369 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Toyota Prius V has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
2Electrical system
1Seat belts
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 12 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Toyota Prius V 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.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 V 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 V median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Toyota Prius V safety ratings
2015 Toyota Prius V SW FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Prius V owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The brake booster assembly failed, as many of these models had before. A bunch of codes went off as I was driving and the brakes did not function properly. Toyota had an extended warranty for this which they discontinued last year and they would extend no good will towards the $4,000 repair
Emergency Brake, Traction and ABS warning came on and stayed on in addition to a five-second interval cycling on of a motor sound under the hood. O'Reilly Auto Parts and then Toyota dealership confirmed the same code that indicated brake booster assembly needs replacing (C1391) **This is a "known…
Brake light + ABS + traction light came on and the brake became harder to control. I was driving in the rain and briefly lost control. Fortunately, no accident.
Own a 2015 Prius V?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.