2016 Toyota Prius V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius V years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Prius V. That ranks 5th out of 8 Prius V model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 25%), typically at around 37,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Toyota Prius V 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 25% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 25% | 22,651 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 19% | 13,076 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 17,801 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Toyota Prius V recalls (1)
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Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Problem: 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.
Risk: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Toyota Prius V years
← 2015 Prius V · 2017 Prius V →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Prius V | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Prius V | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 16 | 1 |
| 2015 Prius V | 24 | 2 |
| 2014 Prius V | 82 | 4 |
| 2013 Prius V | 125 | 2 |
| 2012 Prius V | 218 | 3 |
| 2011 Prius V | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Prius V?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Toyota Prius V?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Toyota Prius V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius V model years, the 2016 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.