Toyota Prius

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Official safety data

NHTSA

Recalls 5

Complaints 179

Owners have filed 179 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2016 Toyota Prius. 0 mention a fire and 13 a crash.

Visibility/wipers 42 Other 37 Electrical system 26 Brakes 23 Engine 19 Speed control 17

“Car was driving fine one day and then while driving down the interstate I had the Pre collision system malfunction error, Brake light came on, Cruise will not operate, ABS light is on. After much research it seems Prius V has a common issue with brake booster faulting.”

NHTSA complaint #11657666 · 2016 model year · Electrical system · Apr 2025

“While driving vehicle on the freeway it stated braking power low, stop in a safe place, antilock brake system malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, lane departure alert malfunction. I was almost in a major scary accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11585005 · 2016 model year · Electrical system · Apr 2024

“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel stopped operating and the vehicle began to shut down. The contact stated that a yellow blinking light and a hybrid system malfunction warning light illuminated the instrument panel.…”

NHTSA complaint #11582151 · 2016 model year · Electrical system · Apr 2024

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