2015 Toyota Prius Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 212 owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Prius. The EPA rates it 41 to 50 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 212
- Crashes / fires reported
- 35 / 1
- EPA combined
- 41–50 MPG
2015 Toyota Prius recalls
Hybrid Propulsion SystemJun 24, 2020 · NHTSA 20V369000+
Risk: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Hybrid Propulsion SystemNov 15, 2017 · NHTSA 17V718000+
Risk: The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
TiresAug 13, 2015 · NHTSA 15V514000+
Risk: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail. Sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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."
Air BagsJan 16, 2015 · NHTSA 15V013000+
Risk: If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2015 Toyota Prius problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Service Brakes110
- Electrical System35
- Unknown or Other26
- Power Train16
- Engine13
- Vehicle Speed Control11
- Fuel/Propulsion System10
- Structure9
2015 Toyota Prius gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius Plug-in Hybrid | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 51 | 49 | 50 | $1,300 |
| Prius c | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 53 | 46 | 50 | $1,300 |
| Prius | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 50 | 46 | 48 | $1,350 |
| Prius v | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 39 | 41 | $1,550 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2015 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Prius, most recently for the hybrid propulsion system (Jun 24, 2020). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Toyota Prius problems?
Owners filed 212 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are service brakes (110), electrical system (35), unknown or other (26).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Prius get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Prius at 41 to 50 MPG combined (best version: 51 city / 49 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.