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2016 Toyota Prius C recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2016 Toyota Prius C
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component162
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 41 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 33 | 20 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 12 |
| Engine | 17 | 10 |
| Power train | 14 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 9 |
| Structure | 11 | 7 |
| Tires | 10 | 6 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“My name is [XXX] currently active duty military stationed in San Diego. Can you please check if my car VIN number [XXX] 2016 Toyota Prius C 103k miles still covered for brake booster malfunction code 1391.”
- Tires
“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.”
- Exterior lighting
“The headlights are either too bright or aimed poorly that it blinds oncoming traffic, who frequently flash their high beams at me. This occurs without any load in back and without me using the high beams.”
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2016 Toyota Prius C recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Prius C have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2016 Toyota Prius C. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Toyota Prius C?
Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 41 complaints out of 162 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Toyota Prius C?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.
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