2016 Toyota Prius v recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Toyota Prius v; the most frequently affected component is hybrid propulsion system — inverter. Owners filed 166 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints166

Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Hybrid propulsion system — InverterCampaign 20V369000 · 24 Jun 2020

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Vehicle speed control3 · 38%

Service brakes2 · 25%

Air bags2 · 25%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 12%

Structure1 · 12%

Electrical system1 · 12%

Power train1 · 12%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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 car finally came to a stop. My speed…
Vehicle speed control · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Driving on the freeway the car stalled and was unable to accelerate. The issue seems identical to the 2020 recall. 2020-06-23 Recall no. 20V369000 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…
Fuel/propulsion system · Jul 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Airbags failed to deploy upon impact with guardrail. Drivers side front corner hit the guardrail at approx. 45% angle at 50-60mph. The vehicle was inspected by an insurance rep. and was deemed a total loss. The car is available for inspection.
Air bags · May 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

While traveling on NHS CA 99 about 80 miles before taking exit 97, there were pieces of tire debri on the center lane. It couldn’t be spotted and my vehicle drove over it making a big thud sound. It shaked my vehicle and left my family scared. It could have been really dangerous if there was a vehicle right ahead or…
Structure · May 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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