2016 Toyota Prius C Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2016 Toyota Prius C, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Prius C. While driving various speeds, a rubber odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was determined. Several days later, the hybrid coolant system needs service warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed as a safety hazard. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unable to be driven and that the battery compartment filter system needed cleaning to prevent the batteries from overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10935533, filed 2016-12, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129204Jan 5, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 05, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2012 ? 2017 Camry HV and Prius C, 2015 ? 2017 Prius V, 2006 ? 2017 Highlander HV, 2010 ?…
- 10087882Jul 7, 2016Tsb: for vehicles that are used under certain severe operating conditions, the hv battery cooling fan may experience an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or other debris that can…
- 10086292Jul 7, 2016Tsb: for vehicles that are used under certain severe operating conditions, the hv battery cooling fan may experience an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or other debris that can…
- 10096908May 24, 2016Tt: some customers may complain about a mil on with a p0a80 dtc. In these cases, the hv battery would need to be replaced. Along with the hv battery replacement, the cooling…
Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Prius C
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Prius C
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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