Model year
2016 Toyota Prius v
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 16 complaints for the 2016 Toyota Prius v (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 41 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,650, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 218 complaints
- 2013 125 complaints
- 2014 82 complaints
- 2015 24 complaints
- 2016 16 complaints
- 2017 12 complaints
Recalls
20V369000 · Jun 24, 2020
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
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…
Complaints
16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.136 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius v · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 43 | 39 | 41 | — | — | $1,650 |
Open this model year in the fuel-cost calculator. The calculator starts with no fuel price filled in.
Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Toyota Prius v at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.