2016 Toyota Prius problems and complaints
Owners have filed 181 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Prius. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (42), Unknown Or Other (37), Electrical System (26).
Key takeaways
- 181 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 42 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 13% |
| Engine | 20 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 10% |
| Power Train | 16 | 9% |
| Structure | 12 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 6% |
| Tires | 9 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 4% |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-30
The front exhaust pipe assembly (heat exchanger) on my 2016 Toyota Prius leaked engine coolant internally into the exhaust system. Toyota has documented this condition in Technical Service Bulletin T-SB-0135-19 ("Low Coolant, MIL ON DTC P148F00, and/or Poor Heater Performance") for 2016-2019 Prius vehicles and released...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-06
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...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,traction Control System - filed 2026-06-29
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 ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.