2015 Toyota Prius vs 2016 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Toyota Prius | 2016 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 165 | 154 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 324 | 302 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 48 | 52 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,070 mi | 20,050 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Prius | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 88 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 20 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 40 |
| Power Train | 13 | 14 |
| Engine | 8 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 13 |
| Structure | 6 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 8 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.