2016 Toyota Prius engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Toyota Prius — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Water pump failed without warning and caused irreparable damage to the engine ("blown" engine requiring replacement). Vehicle began to stall and not respond to attempted acceleration while traveling on 4 lane divided highway, 55 mph speed limit. One "Maintenance Required" message was received the…”
filed Mar 13, 2025
“My car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road with message "Hybrid system stopped steering power low". Safety concern to this happen on the middle of road during rain or cold.”
filed Jan 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Engine problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Prius | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 Prius | 5 | 17% |
| 2018 Prius | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Prius | 12 | 13% |
| 2015 Prius | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 Prius | 17 | 8% |
| 2013 Prius | 37 | 9% |
| 2012 Prius | 31 | 7% |
| 2011 Prius | 46 | 9% |
| 2010 Prius | 140 | 5% |
| 2009 Prius | 19 | 4% |
| 2008 Prius | 49 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.