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2016 Toyota Prius

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

4.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,395

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021723 · manufacturer campaign SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2

24 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: 570 2008, 2011, 2013–2017 · CT 200 2012–2013, 2015–2017 · Es 300 2013–2014, 2016–2018 · Es 350 2007–2018 · and 48 more

What is wrong

This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903

Why it matters

Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.

55,683 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018477 · manufacturer campaign SRC R63

5 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: Prius 2016–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the hybrid vehicle Power Control Unit connector cover could come into contact with the wiring harness and could cause wear on the wiring insulation. If bare wires become exposed, an electrical short circuit could occur, which could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and, as necessary, install protective tape or replace the wire harness assembly with a new one, which includes a protective sleeve.

7,200 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018061 · manufacturer campaign SRC R54 / SRC R54/R61

31 January 2018

Transport Canada lists: NX 200 2015–2016 · NX 300 2015–2016 · RX 350 2016 · RX 450 2016 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the airbag system pressure sensors and/or acceleration sensors used to detect vehicle impact may contain manufacturing defects. As a result, the airbag warning light may illuminate and the side/curtain shield airbags and/or front airbags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace the defective sensors as necessary. Note: This will not affect the front airbags of the Prius model.

4,571 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2017363 · manufacturer campaign SRC R39/R40/R47/R48

20 July 2017

Transport Canada lists: 570 2017 · CT 200 2016–2017 · Es 300 2016–2017 · Es 350 2016–2017 · and 30 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.

39,189 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2016501 · manufacturer campaign SRC R27

12 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: Prius 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the parking brake cables may disengage from the crank lever at the rear caliper. This could cause the parking brake to become inoperative. If this occurs and the transmission is left in a gear other than ‘Park’ while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging from the rear brake caliper crank lever.

2,780 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016449 · manufacturer campaign SRC R26

14 September 2016

Transport Canada lists: Prius 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the passenger airbag inflator could cause stored compressed gas to be released into the airbag. This would cause an unwarranted partial inflation of the airbag. If this were to occur while the vehicle is being driven, it could startle the driver, potentially leading to a crash, or the airbag could contact a passenger seated in the front passenger seat. These issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front passenger airbag assembly.

185 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 98% of 193 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
104 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2016 Toyota Prius. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Toyota Prius get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Toyota Prius at 4.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 104 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Toyota Prius for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,395 in fuel, producing roughly 2,079 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.