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Model year 2016 · Toyota

2016 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime). The most recent was reported on June 24, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: PRIUS, PRIUS V.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime), newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V369000June 24, 2020Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter
18V579000September 5, 2018Electrical System › Wiring
18V085000January 31, 2018Air Bags › Frontal
17V658000October 18, 2017Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter
16V741000October 14, 2016Parking Brake
16V672000September 16, 2016Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Hybrid Propulsion System (2) · Electrical System (1) · Parking Brake (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V369000Manufacturer no. 20TB10 / 20TA10

Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2020
Owner notification
July 24, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
266,638 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS V

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V369000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V579000Manufacturer no. J0T

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
September 5, 2018
Owner notification
October 30, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
192,347 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
June 22, 2015 – May 15, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V579000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V085000Manufacturer no. JLA, J0F

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
January 31, 2018
Owner notification
March 30, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
48,672 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
June 9, 2015 – December 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags › Side/Window

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V085000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V658000Manufacturer no. H0U

Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter

Report received by NHTSA
October 18, 2017
Owner notification
December 15, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
December 9, 2015 – June 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V658000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V741000Manufacturer no. G01

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA
October 14, 2016
Owner notification
November 10, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
91,585 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
August 6, 2015 – October 3, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V741000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V672000Manufacturer no. G0W

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
September 16, 2016
Owner notification
November 10, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7,817 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
November 30, 2016 – June 14, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V672000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 24, 2020.