2016 Toyota Prius problems and complaints
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Prius. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (42), Unknown Or Other (37), Electrical System (26).
Key takeaways
- 179 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 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 13% |
| Engine | 19 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 9% |
| Power Train | 15 | 8% |
| Structure | 12 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 6% |
| Tires | 9 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 3% |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
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 ...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-05-12
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").
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-04-21
The car has a very strong gas smell, especially when full.
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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.