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2016 Toyota Prius V problems

The 2016 Toyota Prius V has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 1 owner complaint in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

The 2016 Toyota Prius V has 1 NHTSA owner complaint and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Toyota Prius V owner complaints by model year
Model year	Owner complaints	Recalls
2013 Prius V	124	3
2014 Prius V	81	4
2015 Prius V	23	2
2016 Prius V (this page)	1	1
2017 Prius V	12	1

Reliability score

Not rated

Limited NHTSA data — only 1 complaint on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2016 Prius V?

Not enough data for a verdict

Only 1 NHTSA complaint on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

NHTSA crash-test safety ratings

Rollover ★★★★★ 4/5

Driver-assist features on the tested model: Electronic stability control: Standard · Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program — tested configuration: 2016 Toyota Prius V SW FWD. Stars rate crash protection in NHTSA's tests, not overall reliability — see the owner-complaint data below for what actually goes wrong.

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Buyer's checklist

Going to look at one? Use the pre-purchase inspection list.

Generated from this 2016 Prius V's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2016 Prius V · cruise control Crash

On [XXX] at [XXX] I was backing out of a driveway when my 2016 Prius V5 accelerated on its own. When I applied the brakes, nothing happened. I hit a curb, which flattened the front passenger tire. In order to get the car to stop, I took it out of gear and put it in neutral. The…

12/13/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11704813.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 20V369000 June 24, 2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684

An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2016 Toyota Prius V reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 1 owner complaint has been filed for the 2016 Toyota Prius V, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2016 Toyota Prius V?

Only 1 NHTSA complaint on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2016 Toyota Prius V without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2016 Toyota Prius V?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2016 Toyota Prius V to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2016 Toyota Prius V a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 1 owner complaint has been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2016 Toyota Prius V?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Toyota Prius V has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2016 Toyota Prius V?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 1 complaint on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Toyota/Prius V. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.