2016 Toyota Prius V
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
4 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
On [XXX] at [XXX] I was backing out of a driveway when my 2016 Prius V5 accelerated on its own. When I applied the brakes, nothing happened. I hit a curb, which flattened the front passenger tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-13
Also filed under Service brakes
While parking my vehicle and slowing down to enter a parking space, I eased off the brake to pull into the space when I heard the engine rev loudly and then the car accelerated and continued to accelerate despite attempts to pump the brakes, release...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-26
Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes
Electrical system
4 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
4 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.
Service brakes
3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.
Engine
2 of 16 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-07-24Hybrid propulsion system20V369000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Toyota Prius V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V369000 · Hybrid propulsion system
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Toyota Prius V reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Prius V?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Prius V have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.