2016 Toyota PRIUS Recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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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.
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.
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.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
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.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2016 Toyota PRIUS Recalls
The 2016 Toyota PRIUS has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, PARKING BRAKE. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Toyota dealership.
If you own a 2016 Toyota PRIUS, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Toyota. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2016 Toyota PRIUS recall repaired, contact your nearest Toyota dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Toyota PRIUS has a total of 42 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Toyota PRIUS recalls →
2016 Toyota PRIUS Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota PRIUS have?
The 2016 Toyota PRIUS has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2016 Toyota PRIUS recalls?
The 2016 Toyota PRIUS recalls affect the following components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, PARKING BRAKE.
Are 2016 Toyota PRIUS recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Toyota dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2016 Toyota PRIUS has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.