Known Recalls

Model year record

2015 Toyota Prius

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 220 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Prius, 2010–2015 generation
Pictured: the 2010–2015 generation. RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V369000

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

Component
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
266,638
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-24
Owners notified
2020-07-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes8935,000 mi
Electrical system264,580 mi
Unknown or other1512,700 mi
Power train1322,267 mi
Engine810,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking7—
Vehicle speed control73,000 mi
Air bags610,000 mi
Exterior lighting653,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system694,501 mi
Structure: body54,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic4114,000 mi
Visibility/wiper412,350 mi
Hybrid propulsion system345,000 mi
Seats3205,000 mi
Steering3400 mi
Suspension31,303 mi
Seat belts225,500 mi
Tires263,792 mi
Wheels247,500 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter1110,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1100,300 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars11,000 mi
Visibility: windshield13,000 mi

The 2014 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2016 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP23005Brake Actuator Valve Wear

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

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All Toyota Prius recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.