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The 2015 Toyota Prius is associated with 180 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Service Brakes, accounting for 68 reports (38% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5L 4-Cyl hybrid, 1.8L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, and 1.8L 4-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 41 to 50 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 95 MPGe (50 MPG on gasoline) with up to 11 miles of electric driving range.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 180 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Service Brakes (68 / 38%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 31 crash / 1 fire / 13 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 41–50 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Toyota Prius?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Prius c Hybrid 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 53 MPG 46 MPG 50 MPG — $1,250 / yr
Prius Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 90 MPGe (51 MPG) 102 MPGe (49 MPG) 95 MPGe (50 MPG) 11 mi EV (540 mi total) $1,250 / yr
Prius Hybrid 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 50 MPG 46 MPG 48 MPG — $1,300 / yr
Prius v Hybrid 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 43 MPG 39 MPG 41 MPG — $1,500 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2015 Toyota Prius provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 11 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Toyota Prius?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
5 HB FWD 12.1%
Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWD 12.4%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Toyota Prius models.
View complete 2015 Toyota Prius crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Toyota Prius?

Summary of 180 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
180
Crash Reports
31
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
13
Total Injuries
18

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Service Brakes 68 complaints (5 crashes)
Electrical System 9 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 complaints (1 crash)
Powertrain 6 complaints (1 crash)
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 6 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Toyota Prius problems & component breakdown (46 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Toyota Prius?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V369000 Active Recall
Affected Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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 service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
NHTSA Campaign #15V514000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
View all 2015 Toyota Prius recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Toyota Prius

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Toyota Prius

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Toyota Prius have?

The 2015 Toyota Prius is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Toyota Prius?

NHTSA records list 180 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Toyota Prius. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Service Brakes, appearing in 68 filings (38% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Toyota Prius?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Toyota Prius earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Toyota Prius get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Toyota Prius range from 41 to 50 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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