How do I know if my 2016 Toyota Prius has a recall?

To know if your 2016 Toyota Prius has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2016 Toyota Prius VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2016 Toyota Prius has an open recall?

If your 2016 Toyota Prius is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2016 Toyota Prius does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2016 Toyota Prius are taken care of by Toyota at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

2016 Toyota Prius

6 Recalls

NHTSA 20V-369 · OEM 20TB10 / 20TA10

Vehicle Stalls Due To Power Module Issue

266,638 Potential Units Affected

An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Toyota Prius, 2014 Toyota Prius and 7 others

NHTSA 18V-579 · OEM J0T

Electrical Short At The Wiring To The Hybrid Power Control Unit Causes Fire Hazard

192,347 Potential Units Affected

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Toyota Prius, 2016 Toyota Prius and 1 other

NHTSA 18V-085 · OEM JLA, J0F

Air Bags Do Not Deploy In A Crash

48,672 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Toyota Prius, 2015 Lexus NX300h and 4 others

NHTSA 17V-658 · OEM H0U

Hybrid System Shuts Down Halting Motive Power

6 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Toyota Prius

NHTSA 16V-741 · OEM G01

Parking Brake Cable Fails

91,585 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Toyota Prius, 2016 Toyota Prius

NHTSA 16V-672 · OEM G0W

Passenger Air Bag Partially Deploys While Driving

7,817 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Toyota Prius

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Recall FAQs

If your 2016 Toyota Prius is affected by a new safety recall, Toyota will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2016 Toyota Prius has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2016 Toyota Prius for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2016 Toyota Prius is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2016 Toyota Prius for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2016 Toyota Prius for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2016 Toyota Prius will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2016 Toyota Prius by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2016 Toyota Prius that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2016 Toyota Prius, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2016 Toyota Prius VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Toyota Prius Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 6 recalls that may affect your 2016 Toyota Prius.

Check your Toyota Prius for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Toyota dealership near you.

2016 Toyota Prius

6 Recalls

NHTSA 20V-369 · OEM 20TB10 / 20TA10

Vehicle Stalls Due To Power Module Issue

266,638 Potential Units Affected

An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Toyota Prius, 2014 Toyota Prius and 7 others

NHTSA 18V-579 · OEM J0T

Electrical Short At The Wiring To The Hybrid Power Control Unit Causes Fire Hazard

192,347 Potential Units Affected

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Toyota Prius, 2016 Toyota Prius and 1 other

NHTSA 18V-085 · OEM JLA, J0F

Air Bags Do Not Deploy In A Crash

48,672 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Toyota Prius, 2015 Lexus NX300h and 4 others

NHTSA 17V-658 · OEM H0U

Hybrid System Shuts Down Halting Motive Power

6 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Toyota Prius

NHTSA 16V-741 · OEM G01

Parking Brake Cable Fails

91,585 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Toyota Prius, 2016 Toyota Prius

NHTSA 16V-672 · OEM G0W

Passenger Air Bag Partially Deploys While Driving

7,817 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Toyota Prius