Model year 2016 · Compact Cars

2016 Toyota Prius c: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Prius c at 50 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

50

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Toyota Prius c recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Toyota Prius c, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Toyota Prius c in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Toyota Prius c fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Toyota Prius c EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Prius c1.5L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular53/46/50 mpg$1,350178

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Toyota Prius c crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Toyota Prius c NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 stars4 stars4 stars4 stars11.8%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Toyota Prius c owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Prius c, most recently on Jun 3, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Toyota Prius c complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other4
Service brakes3
Electrical system2
Exterior lighting1
Hybrid propulsion system1
Tires1
Tires: Sidewall1
Tires: Tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Prius c model years

Toyota Prius c by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 Prius c46 mpg104/5
2018 Prius c46 mpg264/5
2017 Prius c46 mpg124/5
2015 Prius c50 mpg1174/5

All Toyota Prius c years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Toyota models

2016 Toyota 4Runner2016 Toyota Avalon2016 Toyota Camry2016 Toyota Corolla2016 Toyota Highlander2016 Toyota Land Cruiser2016 Toyota Mirai2016 Toyota Prius2016 Toyota Prius v2016 Toyota RAV42016 Toyota Sequoia2016 Toyota Sienna2016 Toyota Tacoma2016 Toyota Tundra2016 Toyota Yaris

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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