Saturday, August 8, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Toyota Prius 2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin T-SB-0193-17 · NHTSA communication 10131740 · issued Mar 2, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2016
model years
1
vehicle entries

Official summary

TSB: Some 2016 model year Prius vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a buzzing noise from the LH side under the dash while driving. The pin that secures the center section of the HVAC duct together may be loose, making a buzzing noise. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.

Vehicles covered

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.