2016 Toyota Prius V recalls and problems

The 2016 Toyota Prius V has 1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

How the 2016 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 8 Prius V model years — 5th most.

1recalls

16complaints

6crashes

0fires

2injuries

27,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Hybrid Propulsion System

Jun 24, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V369000 · 266,638 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags4

Electrical System4

Vehicle Speed Control4

Unknown or other3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016 vs. other Toyota Prius V years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Prius V have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Toyota Prius V, the latest from Jun 24, 2020 (hybrid propulsion system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Prius V?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (4), electrical system (4), vehicle speed control (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.