2016 Toyota Prius
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Toyota Prius is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 20 on record.
2016 Toyota Prius at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2016 Toyota Prius recalls 5
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners…
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2016 Toyota Prius common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Toyota Prius MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2016 Toyota Prius worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 Toyota Prius costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($14,887) with the same model 5 model-years older ($12,300), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2016 Toyota Prius trims & engines on record
2016 Toyota Prius vehicles on record
2016 Toyota Prius One/TwoJTDKBRFU9G3020449
2016 Toyota Prius One/TwoJTDKBRFUXG3515940
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU6G3026907
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU0G3024487
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFUXG3006157
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU2G3011000
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU5G3510017
2016 Toyota Prius One/TwoJTDKBRFU3G3017823
2016 Toyota Prius One/TwoJTDKBRFU9G3521633
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU1G3516462
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU2G3027682
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU0G3525458
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU9G3012452
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU0G3503816
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFUXG3519389
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU2G3016066
2016 Toyota Prius One/TwoJTDKBRFU8G3006977
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU4G3512728
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFU4G3512602
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four TouringJTDKARFUXG3020950
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2016 Toyota Prius — frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Toyota Prius have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Toyota Prius. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Prius?
Based on 178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, service brakes, fuel/propulsion system.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Prius get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Prius at about 52 mpg combined (54 city / 50 highway).
How much is a 2016 Toyota Prius worth?
Comparable 2016 Toyota Prius listings run roughly $10,999–$17,995, typically around $14,887 (from 18 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.