CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Toyota Prius has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (40 reports).
2016 Toyota Prius recalls
Wiring Wear Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk
The engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit can rub against its cover at this connection and wear through over time.
Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles may have air bag pressure sensors or acceleration sensors that can fail.
Hybrid System May Shut Down, Causing Loss of Power
A capacitor inside the hybrid propulsion system of certain 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
Parking Brake Cable May Disconnect, Allowing Rollaway
The parking brake cable on certain vehicles built between August 2015 and October 2016 may disengage from its mechanism.
Passenger Front Airbag May Partially Inflate Unexpectedly
A manufacturing error in the front passenger airbag inflator can cause the airbag to partially inflate on its own.
Most common 2016 Toyota Prius problems
Problem areas named in the 155 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 40 |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Tires | 7 |
What owners report
I turned on my car in a flat parking lot, reversed out of my spot, and drove up to a traffic light to exit the parking lot. When the light turned green, I took my foot off the brake and tried to accelerate, but nothing happened. After a few seconds, my car lurched forward with a sudden jerk, and I was able to exit, but this behavior (no movement, then sudden jerk) continued to happen. I was scared that I would get into an accident, so I pulled over and turned the car off and on. The behavior continued. I drove to a safe location, and parked the car. I noticed the engine kept revving up and down, even though I was parked, and the hybrid battery indicator showed no charge. I turned off the c
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on and running, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the messages "Braking Power Low - Stop in a Safe Placeâ, âSee Owner's Manual", "Braking Power Low - Visit the Dealer", and "ABS Malfunction - See Dealer" were displayed. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was firm. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and DTC: C14B6 was retrieved, indicating that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the code was cleared. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the
Second time !!!! during ownership of car that brakes fail. Same problem as before Brake Actuator/Booster Failures: Multiple reports indicate issues with the ABS actuator or brake booster pump, leading to warning lights ("Braking power low", "ABS system malfunction").
The car has a very strong gas smell, especially when full.
Found coolant leak from heat exchanger into exhaust pipe. Looks like, T-SB-0135-19.
2016 Toyota Prius questions
Does the 2016 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Toyota Prius: Wiring Wear Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk; Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash; Hybrid System May Shut Down, Causing Loss of Power; Parking Brake Cable May Disconnect, Allowing Rollaway; Passenger Front Airbag May Partially Inflate Unexpectedly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Prius?
Based on 155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (40), Unknown Or Other (30), Electrical System (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Toyota Prius 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.