Does the 2015 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota Prius, the most recent reported on June 24, 2020 (Hybrid propulsion system: inverter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius?

Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (89 complaints), followed by electrical system (27).

How many 2015 Toyota Prius complaints mention a crash or fire?

29 of 166 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Toyota Prius recalls and problems

1 recall and 166 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota Prius.

recalls

166

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Toyota Prius recalls

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

NHTSA campaign 20V369000 · reported June 24, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 266,638 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes89
Electrical system27
Unknown or other15
Power train13
Engine8
Exterior lighting7
Forward collision avoidance7
Vehicle speed control7
Air bags6
Fuel/propulsion system6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 3, 2026 · Service brakes
The brake booster pump has malfunctioned, exactly 1 year outside of the secondary coverage supplied in the voluntary customer support program for this exact issue, despite being under 150,000 miles. Now the car is unsafe to drive since the brakes are malfunctioning.

Sep 17, 2026 · Service brakes
I am reporting an active, severe safety hazard regarding the braking system on my 2015 Toyota Prius ( Mileage: 79,000). The vehicle has been officially diagnosed by Toyota Culver City with Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC C1391, confirming an internal failure and lack of pressure within the brake booster/actuator assembly…

Aug 31, 2026 · Service brakes
Problem: Brake Actuator is pulsing the Booster Pump to keep running intermittently, 5-10 seconds. Console lights lit up for ABS problem. Does not clear. Toyota Dealership Report: DCT C1391 Abnormal Leak: Monitored TEH Accumulator Pressure and its not holding pressure. Pump keeps running. Rec[ommend] Brake Actuator and…

Aug 26, 2026 · Service brakes
On …, I was driving my 2015 Toyota Prius with my family in the vehicle and approaching stopped traffic on dry pavement. An emergency vehicle was approaching from behind, so I began braking earlier than usual. When I applied the brakes, the vehicle did not stop normally. The front slowed/stopped while the rear of the…

Aug 11, 2026 · Service brakes
Code DTC C1391 - Abnormal leak of accumulator pressure. Internal failure of the brake booster pump assembly, preventing the system from maintaining proper hydraulic pressure. This means the brakes don't work, putting the driver's and passengers' lives at risk. This DTC C1391 code and problem were reproduced and…

Prius model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	6	424	46	2
2013	3	414	40	4
2014	3	210	26	1
2015	1	166	29	1
2016	5	155	8	0
2017	3	91	12	2
2018	1	37	5	0

Across all years, the 2010 Prius has the most complaints (2,823). All Toyota Prius years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Toyota Prius have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota Prius, the most recent reported on June 24, 2020 (Hybrid propulsion system: inverter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius?: Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (89 complaints), followed by electrical system (27).
How many 2015 Toyota Prius complaints mention a crash or fire?: 29 of 166 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 3, 2026.