2016 TOYOTA Prius Recalls

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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.

NHTSA 17V658000

Report Date

18/10/2017

Component

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Consequence: If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

NHTSA 18V579000

Report Date

05/09/2018

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.

NHTSA 16V672000

Report Date

16/09/2016

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Consequence: A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.

NHTSA 18V085000

Report Date

31/01/2018

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Consequence: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.

NHTSA 16V741000

Report Date

14/10/2016

Component

PARKING BRAKE

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Consequence: If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.

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Where to Find VIN for Recall Check

To check for recalls on your 2016 TOYOTA Prius, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

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Each character in your 2016 TOYOTA Prius 17-digit VIN helps identify specific recalls affecting your vehicle. Learn how the VIN structure works for accurate recall lookup.

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How to Check 2016 TOYOTA Prius Recalls in 3 Steps

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2016 TOYOTA Prius have?

The 2016 TOYOTA Prius currently has 5 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2016 TOYOTA Prius recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2016 TOYOTA Prius vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2016 TOYOTA Prius has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.

Where can I find my 2016 TOYOTA Prius VIN number?

Your 2016 TOYOTA Prius VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

What should I do if my 2016 TOYOTA Prius has a recall?

Contact your nearest TOYOTA dealership immediately to schedule a free recall repair. Bring your vehicle registration or VIN number. All safety recalls must be fixed free of charge by the manufacturer, regardless of vehicle age or mileage.

Are NHTSA recalls mandatory to fix on 2016 TOYOTA Prius?

While not legally required for vehicle owners to fix recalls, it's strongly recommended for safety. However, dealerships and manufacturers must offer free repairs for all official NHTSA recalls on 2016 TOYOTA Prius vehicles.