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2015 Toyota Prius V Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
121,155miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Toyota Prius V, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,155 miles.

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.

“September 18, 2020, driving on quiet residential street, instrument panel lit up with message hybrid system failure. Pull over immediately . Before we could find a spot at the side of the road the engine shut off and wouldn't turn back on, blocking traffic. Vehicle towed to local Toyota dealer. Engine turned on at dealership. Dealer ran diagnostic tests and said nothing was wrong with car. Sent us home saying car was fine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11376449, filed 2020-11, 80,310 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at speeds under 65 MPH, the vehicle intermittently lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and DTC codes: P0300, P0302, P0303, and P0304 were retrieved. The contact was informed that several undisclosed parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11623185, filed 2024-11, 162,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016213%
201528%
20141316%
20131512%
20123617%

Other parts of the 2015 Toyota Prius V

Brakes
12 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Toyota Prius V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology