2015 Toyota Prius
The 2015 Toyota Prius is a compact car, rated at 50 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 50
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $28,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | Prius |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 53 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 46 |
| Combined MPG | 50 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 178 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1250 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Prius | 48 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Prius c | 50 MPG combined |
| Prius Plug-in Hybrid | 50 MPG combined |
| Prius v | 41 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 53 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 46 MPG |
| Combined | 50 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 58% more efficient than the Prius's class average.
- Amount financed
- $25,200
- Total interest
- $4,384
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (1)
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER20V369000 · 2020-06-24
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2015 Toyota Prius?
The 2015 Toyota Prius is EPA-rated at 50 MPG combined (53 city / 46 highway).
Is the 2015 Toyota Prius reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota Prius. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Prius?
The 2015 Toyota Prius earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Toyota Prius?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Toyota Prius costs roughly $804 per year to fuel, or about $4,020 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2015 Toyota Prius?
The 2015 Toyota Prius is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC