2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 159,141miles
- 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, 1% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 159,141 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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. 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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hybrid battery was low and there was a failure of the engine wiring harness. The hybrid battery was able to recharge but the dealer stated that the electric wiring harness needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11582151, filed 2024-04, 159,141 milesRelated recalls
- 17V658000Oct 18, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly…Covers: Toyota Prius 2016
Related 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 ?…
Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 30 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Prius
41 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Prius
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology