2016 Toyota Prius C: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
162
Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
6
Injuries
49.4
Severity index
Severity index 49.4 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Toyota Prius C ranks 90 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 36% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 41 | 25.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 | 20.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 13.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 20 | 12.3% |
| ENGINE | 17 | 10.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | 8.6% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 8.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 11 | 6.8% |
The single most-reported system is VISIBILITY/WIPER, cited in 41 of 162 complaints (25.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.