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Toyota Prius VModel year report

2015 Toyota Prius V Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,100miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
41 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 43 city / 39 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Toyota Prius V (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Prius V. The part named most often is brakes, with 12 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and other or unknown (4). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,100 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 377 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Issue started after 2 years, when wet and cold as I back up and put my foot on the brake pedal, a very loud noise heard coming from the back? It lasts as long as I put my foot on the pedal. Expressed my concerns at peterson Toyota dealer locally, but the technician stated that it's normal , could be the brake hydraulic booster system? The issues still continue as of today. I do record the noise when it happens”

NHTSA complaint #11319325, filed 2020-03, 25,000 miles

Fuel system: “I have Toyota Prius V 2015 but I was losing power and I took it mechanic several times and now it's seems like now it affected my engine or my gasket according to the mechanics.”

NHTSA complaint #11133623, filed 2018-10, 112,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Very loud , rough, almost pulsating engine noise at low speed (about 20 miles or less), after the car being driven for about 20-30 minutes, the weather was about 35-40 degrees outside in the morning. Rough engine running lasts for about 1 minutes, it happed 4 times in jan/20 and feb/20. I brought the car to the local Toyota dealer to let them know about the issue, dealer refused to scan for a diagnostic test, unless I paid $189 fee.”

NHTSA complaint #11319328, filed 2020-03, 78,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Prius v3 lunging backwards 1/21/2016 on thursday 1/21/2016, I was parked in a big lot and after my appointment, got in the car and turned it on. But rather than pull backwards out of the spot, I decided to first make a call using bluetooth. The call took about 10 minutes. I then hung up, released the emergency brake, and moved the stick shift into reverse with my foot, of course, on the regular brake. As I released that brake, the car lunged hard about 10 feet backward across the parking lot drive , into where other cars could have been parked but luckily weren't. …”

NHTSA complaint #10821739, filed 2016-01, 300 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

47% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 76,000 miles.

20%0–107%10–2520%25–5020%50–7520%75–1007%100–1507%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2016201942021202442026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Toyota Prius V. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Prius V · wagon FWDnot rated———4 · 13.6% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Toyota Prius V version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Prius v FWD1.8L 4-cyl · hybridCVT433941$1,650

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Toyota Prius V → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 377 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 377 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Prius V

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20171224,7501—41—Not enough data
20161622,6501—41—Stable
20152459,1002—41—Falling
20148296,500454139 · TypicalRising
201312568,000254150 · TypicalRising
201221869,0243—4193 · MoreStable

All Toyota Prius V model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Toyota Prius V have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Prius V as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Toyota Prius V is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 12 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.

Has the 2015 Toyota Prius V been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Prius V get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Prius V (Prius v, 1.8L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 41 mpg combined, 43 city and 39 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius V reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,100 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 76,000 miles; 47% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.