Model year 2015 · Midsize Cars

2015 Toyota Prius: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Prius at 48–50 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 171 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

48–50

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Toyota Prius recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Toyota Prius, newest first.

Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter

NHTSA 20V369000 Reported Jun 24, 2020
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 20TB10 / 20TA10)
Units affected
266,638 (estimate)
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.
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 service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA 17V718000 Reported Nov 15, 2017
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. H0R)
Units affected
39,915 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Toyota Prius fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Toyota Prius EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Prius1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular50/46/48 mpg—$1,400185
Prius Plug-in Hybrid1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gas and Electricity / Electricity51/49/50 mpg
95 MPGe on electricity		11 mi$1,350133

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Toyota Prius crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Toyota Prius NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars12.1%Optional
2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars12.4%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Toyota Prius owner complaints

Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Prius, most recently on Oct 3, 2026. 30 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 17 injured people and 3 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Toyota Prius complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Service brakes91
Electrical system27
Unknown or other15
Power train13
Engine8
Vehicle speed control8
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking7
Air bags6
Exterior lighting6
Fuel/propulsion system6

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Prius model years

Toyota Prius by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Prius48–55 mpg——5/5
2026 Prius49–57 mpg1105/5
2025 Prius48–57 mpg2185/5
2024 Prius49–57 mpg4275/5
2023 Prius49–57 mpg4215/5
2022 Prius49–56 mpg1245/5
2021 Prius49–56 mpg065/5
2020 Prius46–56 mpg0145/5
2019 Prius50–56 mpg3305/5
2018 Prius52–56 mpg1385/5
2017 Prius52–56 mpg3915/5
2016 Prius52–56 mpg51555/5

All Toyota Prius years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Toyota models

2015 Toyota 4Runner2015 Toyota Avalon2015 Toyota Camry2015 Toyota Corolla2015 Toyota Highlander2015 Toyota Land Cruiser2015 Toyota Prius c2015 Toyota Prius v2015 Toyota RAV42015 Toyota Sequoia2015 Toyota Sienna2015 Toyota Tacoma2015 Toyota Tundra2015 Toyota Venza2015 Toyota Yaris

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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