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2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
57,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 #10929726, filed 2016-12, 57,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11610589, filed 2024-08

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015240%
2014754%
2013975%
20121248%
2010350%

Other parts of the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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