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Model year 2015 · Toyota

2015 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime). The most recent was reported on June 24, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: PRIUS, PRIUS C, PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID, PRIUS V.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime), newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V369000June 24, 2020Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter
17V718000November 15, 2017Hybrid Propulsion System
15V514000August 13, 2015Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
15V013000January 16, 2015Air Bags

Systems involved: Hybrid Propulsion System (2) · Air Bags (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V369000Manufacturer no. 20TB10 / 20TA10

Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2020
Owner notification
July 24, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
266,638 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS, PRIUS V

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V369000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V718000Manufacturer no. H0R

Hybrid Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA
November 15, 2017
Owner notification
January 11, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
39,915 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
July 20, 2011 – January 8, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V718000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V514000Manufacturer no. SET15E

Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Report received by NHTSA
August 13, 2015
Owner notification
September 15, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
949 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
April 20, 2015 – June 30, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS C

Defect summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Safety risk

If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail. Sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate the TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15E.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V514000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V013000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
January 16, 2015
Owner notification
February 12, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,971 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
November 7, 2013 – January 7, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS V

Defect summary

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 vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V013000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 24, 2020.