Recalls and federal crash test ratings for the 2015 Toyota Prius.
The 2014 to 2015 Toyota Prius received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, it earned four stars. Side crash protection was rated at five stars. The vehicle received four stars in rollover resistance and four stars in side pole crash testing. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the entire 2014 to 2015 range.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
At a glance
What can fail
Excessive voltage in the inverter's power module may cause the hybrid system to shut down unexpectedly, stalling the vehicle while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the hybrid system software. If the inverter failed, they'll repair or replace it first. All work is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
