2015 Toyota prius v
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Toyota prius v is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2015 Toyota prius v at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2015 Toyota prius v recalls 2
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 …
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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 wi…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2015 Toyota prius v common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2015 Toyota prius v MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2015 Toyota prius v costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
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2015 Toyota prius v — frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Toyota prius v have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Toyota prius v. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota prius v?
Based on 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, forward collision avoidance.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota prius v get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Toyota prius v at about 41 mpg combined (43 city / 39 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.