2015 Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2015 Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: upon impact to driver's side front wheel, brake failed (several pumps to floor) while vehicle accelerated without foot pressure. vehicle was moving when it was hit by another prius..

2 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

2 complaints

33%

• UPON IMPACT TO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE FAILED (SEVERAL PUMPS TO FLOOR) WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT FOOT PRESSURE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING WHEN IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER PRIUS.
• ABS/ brakes, traction control warning lights came on 5 days ago. Dealer stated DTC 1391 code detected and recommend brake actuator replacement and brake booster assembly. Toyota issued TSB 0024-19 for service.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“UPON IMPACT TO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE FAILED (SEVERAL PUMPS TO FLOOR) WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT FOOT PRESSURE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING WHEN IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER PRIUS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints

17%

• UPON IMPACT TO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE FAILED (SEVERAL PUMPS TO FLOOR) WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT FOOT PRESSURE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING WHEN IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER PRIUS.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“UPON IMPACT TO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE FAILED (SEVERAL PUMPS TO FLOOR) WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT FOOT PRESSURE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING WHEN IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER PRIUS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

17%

• FAILED DOOR ACTUATOR CAUSING LOCKS TO NO LONGER SWITCH ON OR OFF.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“FAILED DOOR ACTUATOR CAUSING LOCKS TO NO LONGER SWITCH ON OR OFF.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints

17%

• The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that after his mother had driven uphill and had pulled into a gas station with him in the front passenger seat, the vehicle began to overheat. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he saw smoke coming out from

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that after his mother had driven uphill and had pulled into a gas station with him in the front passenger seat, the vehicle began to overheat. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he saw smoke coming out from”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints

17%

• The pearl white paint on my 2015 Toyota Prius plug in vehicle is starting to chip and delaminate. This poses a safetly hazard to the structural rigidity of the body which could rust, break down, and fail unexpectedly. I am requesting to hold Toyota, who has had paint issues with their vehicles in th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The pearl white paint on my 2015 Toyota Prius plug in vehicle is starting to chip and delaminate. This poses a safetly hazard to the structural rigidity of the body which could rust, break down, and fail unexpectedly. I am requesting to hold Toyota, who has had paint issues with their vehicles in th”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: UPON IMPACT TO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE FAILED (SEVERAL PUMPS TO FLOOR) WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT FOOT PRESSURE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING WHEN IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER PRIUS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: UPON IMPACT TO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE FAILED (SEVERAL PUMPS TO FLOOR) WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT FOOT PRESSURE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING WHEN IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER PRIUS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: FAILED DOOR ACTUATOR CAUSING LOCKS TO NO LONGER SWITCH ON OR OFF.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that after his mother had driven uphill and had pulled into a gas station with him in the front passenger seat, the vehicle began to overheat. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he saw smoke coming out from
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)