The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Prius · 2015
2015 Toyota Prius. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,200 and 31,070 miles. Median 10,000, from 39 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 24% |
| Brakes | 19% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 14% |
| Speed control | 12% |
| Body structure | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
20V369000 Jun 2020 Hybrid Propulsion System / Inverter
Defect. 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.
Remedy. 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
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Brake actuator valve wear | 2023 | – |
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
| Closed | Brake actuator valve wear | 2019 | 2021 |
Manufacturer communications 324
Toyota filed 324 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Hv batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
- Front Brake Vibration Key Points: * Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 53 / 46 / 50 | Regular | $1,250 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 50 / 46 / 48 | Regular | $1,300 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 51 / 49 / 50 | Regular | $1,250 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2010–2015 Toyota Prius, 32.3M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Oil changes & service | 7 | 1.5M |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 11 | 1.3M |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 5 | 912K |
| Timing chain & engine | 8 | 813K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 3 | 667K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 609K |
| Brakes & ABS | 5 | 539K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 182K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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