CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Toyota Prius V has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (12 reports).
2015 Toyota Prius V recalls
Hybrid system may shut down while driving, raising crash risk
Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module within the hybrid inverter can cause the hybrid power system to shut down, which may make the vehicle stall while it is being driven.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Certain Prius V vehicles built between November 2013 and January 2015 may have an occupant classification system that is improperly calibrated.
Most common 2015 Toyota Prius V problems
Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
The brake booster assembly failed, as many of these models had before. A bunch of codes went off as I was driving and the brakes did not function properly. Toyota had an extended warranty for this which they discontinued last year and they would extend no good will towards the $4,000 repair
Emergency Brake, Traction and ABS warning came on and stayed on in addition to a five-second interval cycling on of a motor sound under the hood. O'Reilly Auto Parts and then Toyota dealership confirmed the same code that indicated brake booster assembly needs replacing (C1391) **This is a "known issue" but not yet a recall. Toyota did extend the part warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles - my vehicle has only gone 85,500 and unfortunately is eight months into the 10th year and Toyota is refusing to cover any portion of the repair. I would like to be part of the effort to have this formally declared a recall because I got the quote today to replace the brake booster assembly and it's going
Brake light + ABS + traction light came on and the brake became harder to control. I was driving in the rain and briefly lost control. Fortunately, no accident.
brake failure during operation due to bad brake booster pump and accumulator.
Brakes failing while driving in the rain. I was unable to use my brakes in the rain and headlights turned off while driving too. Took it to the dealer and they won't do anything unless lights are on on dashboard to read the code.
2015 Toyota Prius V questions
Does the 2015 Toyota Prius V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Toyota Prius V: Hybrid system may shut down while driving, raising crash risk; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius V?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (12), Unknown Or Other (4), Fuel/Propulsion System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Toyota Prius V has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.