2016 TOYOTA PRIUS Safety Overview
The 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Air bags:side/window
- Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA PRIUS owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
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An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 18V579000: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V085000: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles.
If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V658000: If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius...
If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V741000: If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota P...
A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Recall 16V672000: A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.