2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
44
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V
The 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER. 44 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (11 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (4 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V, potentially affecting up to 1,871,437 vehicles.
Recall 20V369000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 266,638 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced,...
View full details →Recall 20V369000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 266,638 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced,...
View full details →Recall 20V369000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 266,638 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced,...
View full details →Recall 20V369000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 266,638 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced,...
View full details →Recall 20V369000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 266,638 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced,...
View full details →Recall 20V369000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 266,638 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced,...
View full details →Recall 20V369000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 266,638 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced,...
View full details →Recall 15V013000 — AIR BAGS
| 4,971 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these...
Consequence: If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 to cost half the value of the vehicle! $4000 is the low estimate Bighorn Toyota gave me to do the repair/replacement. Thank you for your help!
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 44 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-SB-0088-21 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the...
T-SB-0003-21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
TSB: Some 2010 ? 2015 model year Prius and 2012 ? 2017 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, and/or P3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the inverter assembly with converter. Follow the Repair Procedure in this...
T-SB-0115-20 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2015 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256, or C1253 may be stored. This condition may be caused by a small internal brake...
T-SB-0115-20 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
TSB: Some 2015 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256, or C1253 may be stored. This condition may be caused by a small internal brake...
T-SB-0115-20 — TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2015 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256, or C1253 may be stored. This condition may be caused by a small internal brake...
K0P_19TE12-TI-Up — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0P CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19TE12 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
19TE12 - DCM - R — EQUIPMENT
Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS...
K0P_TI_091319 — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instructions: UPDATED 09/13/19 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2013 ? 2019 MODEL YEAR 4RUNNER 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LAND CRUISER 2013 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR PRIUS 2012 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR PRIUS V 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR MIRAI
ZJB_Toyota POL18 — SERVICE BRAKES
Warranty Enhancement Program: Toyota has received reports indicating various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions.
T-SB-0116-15 REV — ENGINE
TSB: REVISION NOTICE AUGUST 11, 2016 REV1: APPLICABILITY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE 2016 MODEL YEAR PRIUS V VEHICLES. ANY PREVIOUS PRINTED VERSIONS OF THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE DISCARDED. SOME 2010 2015 MODEL YEAR PRIUS (2ZR-FXE EQUIPPED) VEHICLES, 2012 2015 MODEL YEAR PRIUS PHV VEHICLES, AND 2012 ...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PRIUS V
- 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 1 complaint
- 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 285 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 159 complaints
- 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 111 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V (current)
- 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 24 complaints
- 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 14 complaints
- 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 3 complaints
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