2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C
The 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (4 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
P 175/65r15 I was driving on a slight curve on the I-10 in El Paso, TX when the rear bumper exploded. The car started swaying and swerving then I pulled over. I then realized that the tread on the tire was gone floating across the highway. The trie was bare with no tread with the bumper around the tire was gone. The explosion also caused the tail light to break.
See attached document for complaint
Prinx HiCITY HH2 175/65R15 84H Bought this tire in November 2022. About 15000 miles into it, on Aug 6, 2024, the passenger front tire just busted. After swapping with the spare tire, and upon inspection, there was no nail nor it hit the curb, but the side wall is busted. This is a manufacturing quality issue.
The original windshield has a “rippling distortion” where the windshield has ripple/bubble from defective glass or installation mistakes, making seeing traffic signs or streets very hard. I just bought this vehicle and noticed the problem. It created poor road vision, especially at night. Toyota needs to recall and replace all these windshields before it causes more accidents due to poor visibility looking through the glass.
WHEN I AM IN THE PROCESS OF BRAKING AND HIT A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD SUCH AS A POTHOLE, I ESSENTIALLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR FOR A SPLIT SECOND. IT FEELS JERKY LIKE IT LURCHES FORWARD OR SHAKES SIDE TO SIDE. ITS NOT VERY PRONOUNCED BUT ENOUGH TO MAKE ME FEEL UNSAFE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I AM BRAKING AND RUN OVER POTHOLES, SO ITS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT THAT ONLY HAPPENED ON ONE DAY, AND IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW HARD I'M BRAKING OR HOW FAST I'M GOING UNLESS I'M BARELY MOVING (THEN IT DOESN'T JERK).
Safety Rating for the 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C
The 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
H0D_Dealer Email — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Dealer Email: The Certification Labels on the involved vehicles were printed with an incorrect date of manufacture.
H0D Dealer Packa — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Dealer Package: The Certification Labels on the involved vehicles were printed with an incorrect date of manufacture.
T-SB-0044-16_Rev — STRUCTURE:BODY
TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 07, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is NOT necessary). The stain...
T-SB-0198-11 REV — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
TSB: FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE USED UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE HV BATTERY COOLING FAN MAY EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST, LINT, OR OTHER DEBRIS THAT CAN REDUCE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE HV BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM. HV BATTERY COOLING FAN MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SHOULD BE PERFORMED TO ADDRESS...
T-TT-0397-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A MIL ON WITH A P0A80 DTC. IN THESE CASES, THE HV BATTERY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALONG WITH THE HV BATTERY REPLACEMENT, THE COOLING SYSTEM FILTER WILL NEED EITHER CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT. THIS TT PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE HV BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM...
T-TT-0395-16 — EQUIPMENT
TT: HV BATTERIES HAVE LIQUID FILLED CELL MODULES, TO PREVENT LEAKAGE FROM CELLS, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CONFIRM THE PROPER ORIENTATION MARK OF THE DRC.
T-SB-0122-15 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
"TSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING YOUR DEALERSHIP¡¦S NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: H CAREFUL INSPECTION FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND BODY DENTS/DINGS. H PROPER OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES (INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHT, CLOCK, AND RADIO RESET). H...
T-SB-0122-15 — EQUIPMENT
"TSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING YOUR DEALERSHIP¡¦S NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: H CAREFUL INSPECTION FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND BODY DENTS/DINGS. H PROPER OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES (INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHT, CLOCK, AND RADIO RESET). H...
T-SB-0122-15 — STRUCTURE
TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?...
T-SB-0122-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PRIUS C
- 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 87 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 88 complaints
- 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 52 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 24 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C (current)
- 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 3 complaints
- 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 9 complaints
- 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 0 complaints
- 2020 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 0 complaints
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