2016 Toyota Prius Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2016 Toyota Prius, 5% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,950 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.
“While driving on hwy 14 at approximately 1100 am, my son's vehicle left rear tire blew off. He summoned assistance to aaa who came and put the spare tire in, he subsequently drove the car to sierra Toyota in lancaster ca and chanin yescas service dept mgr assisted with having the car check. I am concerned with this vehicle it is the 2nd incident with have had with the vehicle within a week. Please assist asap.”
NHTSA complaint #10955451, filed 2017-02, 3,875 miles“If the tire pressure is decreased by the slightest amount the light will go on and stay on. If the temperature is cool the light will go on and stay on. I've brought it back to service 4 times during november and december of 2016. Their scan shows no fault. I purchased the Prius in february 2016 and didn't have this problem until november. The light may come on while driving or sometimes when the car is first started.”
NHTSA complaint #10943978, filed 2017-01, 3,000 miles“We purchased a new 2016 Prius from longo Toyota in march 2016. Everything has been fine until march 2018 when we have had two incidents where the next morning a tire was completely flat when it was perfectly fine the night before. The oe tires are toyo nanoenergy a29 p195/65r15. Now it has happened a third time, april 15, 2018. It is parked in my garage overnight so its impossible to be tampered with. All three instances have been exactly the same. The cause has been a small hole in the outside sidewall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11085102, filed 2018-04, 30,508 miles“At highway speed tire tread separated completely from sidewall on both sides of right rear tire. Vehicle: 2016 Toyota Prius two eco. Tires - manufacturer: toyo - model: nanoenergy a29 - DOT code: n39n size:195/6515 tire - date of manufacture: 1216 (december 2016)”
NHTSA complaint #11031356, filed 2017-10, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Prius equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Mastercraft, Tire Size: 195/65/15, DOT Number: (Not Available). The contacted stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle began to violently shake and vibrated. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the passenger’s side rear tire had experienced sidewall steel belt separation. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11515151, filed 2023-04, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10131759Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10129977Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 11 | 11% |
| 2002 | 18 | 11% |
| 2001 | 27 | 16% |
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 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Prius
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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