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2015 Toyota Prius Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 166 total for the year
Median mileage
205,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2015 Toyota Prius, 2% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 205,000 miles. 2 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.

“I was rear-ended by a truck in my prius and my seat laid back on impact. I'm unaware if that was an intended thing or not but it potentially could have injured my neck. My car is currently in a storage lot awaiting the adjustor's inspection so it is available for inspection if needed. No warning lights were available and it hasn't been recreated by the dealer”

NHTSA complaint #11753382, filed 2026-07

“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle driving approximately 35-45 MPH. The contact stated that upon impact, the front driver's seat unexpectedly reclined and struck the rear passenger’s seat. The contact was concerned about the movement of the seat and stated that an occupant seated directly behind the driver's seat could have been injured. The rear bumper, trunk, and rear body structure sustained damage from the crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #11744174, filed 2026-06, 205,000 miles

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202414%
201825%
201733%
201632%
201532%
201442%
201341%
201261%
201161%
201050%
200920%
200830%
200710%
200640%
200510%
200410%

Other parts of the 2015 Toyota Prius

Brakes
93 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Toyota Prius

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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