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2016 Toyota Prius: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 182 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.

6recalls
182complaints
14crashes reported
0fires reported
8injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Visibility/Wiper42 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other37 · 20%
  • Electrical System26 · 14%
  • Service Brakes24 · 13%
  • Engine19 · 10%
  • Vehicle Speed Control18 · 10%
  • Power Train15 · 8%
  • Structure12 · 7%
  • Air Bags11 · 6%
  • Tires10 · 5%

What owners report

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Traction Control System

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 place”, “see 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

Service Brakes

My name is [xxx] currently active duty military stationed in san diego. can you please check if my car vin number [xxx] 2016 toyota prius c 103k miles still covered for brake booster malfunction code 1391. i have told they are extended warranty up to 10 yrs less 150k. toyota dealer here seems not seeing any warranty coverage issues. please help me look into this issues thank you. my contact number is [xxx] . in

Service Brakes

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").

Vehicle Speed Control,Service BrakesCrash

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering PRIUS, PRIUS V, PRIUS C. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.