2016 Toyota Prius C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius C years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Prius C. That ranks 5th out of 8 Prius C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1,950 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Toyota Prius C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 33% | 1,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 25% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 17% | 3,531 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 2 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Toyota Prius C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Toyota Prius C.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
P 175/65r15 I was driving on a slight curve on the I-10 in El Paso, TX when the rear bumper exploded. The car started swaying and swerving then I pulled over. I then realized that the tread on the tire was gone floating across the highway. The trie was bare with no tread with the bumper around the…
See attached document for complaint
Prinx HiCITY HH2 175/65R15 84H Bought this tire in November 2022. About 15000 miles into it, on Aug 6, 2024, the passenger front tire just busted. After swapping with the spare tire, and upon inspection, there was no nail nor it hit the curb, but the side wall is busted. This is a manufacturing…
The original windshield has a ârippling distortionâ where the windshield has ripple/bubble from defective glass or installation mistakes, making seeing traffic signs or streets very hard. I just bought this vehicle and noticed the problem. It created poor road vision, especially at night…
Other Toyota Prius C years
← 2015 Prius C · 2017 Prius C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prius C | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Prius C | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 Prius C | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 Prius C | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 Prius C | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 Prius C | 57 | 0 |
| 2012 Prius C | 64 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Prius C?
Owners most often report unknown or other, service brakes, tires problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Toyota Prius C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Toyota Prius C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius C model years, the 2016 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.