2016 Toyota Prius V Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Prius V.

20152017
Complaints
24
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2016 Toyota Prius V Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:3
#24 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Toyota Prius V.

Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2016 Toyota Prius V

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~266,638 vehicles.

20V369000Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
~266,638 affected

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.

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2016 Toyota Prius V — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Toyota Prius V reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Toyota Prius V has 24 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Toyota Prius V?
Top reported problems: Airbags (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Toyota Prius V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Toyota Prius V include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Toyota Prius V have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 266,638 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Toyota Prius V?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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