The ABS failed while driving on the highway. There was no accident, but it was substantially harder to brake when needed.
2015 toyota Prius brakes problems
severe 68 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
The vehicle has 95k miles on it and both brake actuator assembly and booster pump have gone bad. This is a defective issue, I called toyota and was told too bad since the program that fixed this ended 02/25. The car met the mileage requirement, but being 10 months out of the date gives toyota the right to wash their hands on a defective part. The part is over $1500 just in parts to replace! This i…
This vehicle has 95k miles, now the vehicle has a brake problem which can cause deadly problems. The parts that have gone bad on this car are defective parts that toyota knows about. The warranty they extended for this ended in 02/2015. They had 150k miles or 10 years limit on that warranty. We are well under the mileage and 10 months over according to toyota. Can’t believe they will dismiss somet…
On the morning of December 11th, 2024, the brake system warning light (ABS, yellow) illuminated on the dashboard along with the red BRAKE indicator and the yellow Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system light. I consulted a mechanic who performed a computer diagnostic and informed me that the ABS module booster had failed. He said that will order the part to change it but meanwhile he advised me to…
The brake accumulator went out thanksgiving day on my way home nearly causing an accident. I also missed dinner due to the issue creating a clearly unsafe driving condition where I was barely able to use my brakes. This is a known issue by Toyota, whom extended the warranty to 10 years. Of course, my warranty was 3 days past the 10 years even though it is under the mileage requirement. This shoul…
There is a known brake booster issue with the Toyota Prius. They extended the coverage to 150,000 miles. My car is at 127,000 miles and they said the repair isn't under warranty and will cost over $3,000 to fix. There was no pre-warning lights or information received about this repair notice. I only noticed this when the lights came on and our ABS lights went out. When I took it in they said I mis…
I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES SOMETIMES DO NOT APPEAR TO WORK PROPERLY, AND ONCE I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE. ONCE I QUICKLY TRANSITIONED FROM THROTTLE TO FULL BRAKING AND THE CAR DIDN'T SEEM LIKE IT WAS APPLYING FULL BRAKING. IT DIDN'T SEEM TO DECELERATE LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE. I REAR ENDED A VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE. ANOTHER TIME I HAD TO…
WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN I CAR ABRUPTLY CHANGED LANES IN FRONT OF ME. I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED ON THE BREAKS BUT THE CAR DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT KEPT GOING FORWARDS AND WAS NOT DECELERATING FAST ENOUGH. TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT, WHICH IMMEDIATELY CAUSED THE ESC TO TURN OFF AND MY CAR KEPT SWERVING.
Hi, I am reporting a brake system failure on my 2015 Toyota Prius. In July 2025, the ABS and brake warning lights suddenly appeared, and a Toyota service center confirmed it is the known Prius brake system defect. The repair estimate ranges from $4,502 to $27,814, but Toyota declined coverage because the vehicle is just past the 10-year warranty limit. This issue poses a safety risk due to reduced…
The Brake Booster system failed two weeks after the Toyota Customer Confidence Program for that condition ended and they will not reimburse me for a $3000 repair. I knew there was a problem because all the dash lights came on at once while we were driving on a highway. I had it towed away to be repaired and it was found that the brake booster system was failing. Had I ignored it or not acted as im…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2015 toyota Prius?
It's a meaningful issue. 68 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.