CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Toyota Prius V has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (4 reports).
2016 Toyota Prius V recalls
Hybrid system may shut down while driving, raising crash risk
Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module within the hybrid inverter can cause the hybrid power system to shut down, which may make the vehicle stall while it is being driven.
Most common 2016 Toyota Prius V problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
On [XXX] at [XXX] I was backing out of a driveway when my 2016 Prius V5 accelerated on its own. When I applied the brakes, nothing happened. I hit a curb, which flattened the front passenger tire. In order to get the car to stop, I took it out of gear and put it in neutral. The car finally came to a stop. My speed while backing out of the driveway was less than 5 mph. It accelerated to about 15 mph. I was told that because the tire flattened due to the force of impact with the curb, Toyota considered it an accident. Toyota had me complete an "Unintended Acceleration" form so they could investigate the situation. A case number ([XXX]) was assigned. I was also told that I needed to contact To
Car was driving fine one day and then while driving down the interstate I had the Pre collision system malfunction error, Brake light came on, Cruise will not operate, ABS light is on. After much research it seems Prius V has a common issue with brake booster faulting.
Driving on the freeway the car stalled and was unable to accelerate. The issue seems identical to the 2020 recall. 2020-06-23 Recall no. 20V369000 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. I was told by the service center that my car is not on the recall list so they are unable to work it as a recall.
While traveling on NHS CA 99 about 80 miles before taking exit 97, there were pieces of tire debri on the center lane. It couldnât be spotted and my vehicle drove over it making a big thud sound. It shaked my vehicle and left my family scared. It could have been really dangerous if there was a vehicle right ahead or behind my car. This incident broke the front bumper and caused big dent on my right door. This is a big monetary hole in my pocket. This is big concern and should be immediately addressed to avoid incidents further. Kindly let me know if there is a way to file a claim with NHST
Driving on freeway my prius V started shaking violently from what appeared to be overheating of water pump failure or the coolant invertor pump. I believe this to be a known issue Toyota is aware of when I took my Prius into Camelback Toyota in Phoenix they said they could not recreate the issues. I know this was powertrain failure that could have caused me to crash on the freeway.
2016 Toyota Prius V questions
Does the 2016 Toyota Prius V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Toyota Prius V: Hybrid system may shut down while driving, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Prius V?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (4), Electrical System (4), Air Bags (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Toyota Prius V has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.