2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

1 recalls — 6 complaints

17V718000 Nov 15, 2017
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
Consequence
The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
39,915 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 28, 2024
Incident date: Jul 1, 2024
The pearl white paint on my 2015 Toyota Prius plug in vehicle is starting to chip and delaminate. This poses a safetly hazard to the structural rigidity of the body which could rust, break down, and fail unexpectedly. I am requesting to hold Toyota, who has had paint issues with their vehicles in th... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 24, 2024
Incident date: Aug 17, 2024
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 12, 2022
Incident date: Sep 9, 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that after his mother had driven uphill and had pulled into a gas station with him in the front passenger seat, the vehicle began to overheat. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he saw smoke coming out from... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 13, 2020
Incident date: Dec 16, 2019
FAILED DOOR ACTUATOR CAUSING LOCKS TO NO LONGER SWITCH ON OR OFF.
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 3, 2016
Incident date: Nov 30, 2016
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.
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 3, 2016
Incident date: Nov 30, 2016
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.
Crash

EPA Fuel Economy — 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) 51.0 49.0 50.0 Regular Gas and Electricity $1,200

CO2 Emissions: 133.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID across all model years (2010–2026).

84 Total Recalls
102 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
20 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 4 3 View
2025 74 0 View
2018 0 1 View
2017 0 13 View
2015 (current) 1 6
2014 1 21 View
2013 1 18 View
2012 2 31 View
2011 0 1 View
2010 1 8 View

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