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2016 Toyota Prius c Two

The 2016 Toyota Prius c Two is a 73-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with an electronically controlled cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,360 MSRP and is rated at 50 mpg combined.

It makes 73 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 82 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 53 mpg city and 46 mpg highway (50 mpg combined).

The Prius c measures 157.3 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,500 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$20,360 ($27,571 *)
MSRP with Destination$21,245 ($28,769 *)
Destination Charge$885
Engine
Engine Type1.5L (1NZ-FXE) Atkinson-cycle DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Inline-4 Hybrid
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower73 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque82 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, VVT-i
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
TransmissionElectronically Controlled CVT (eCVT)
Fuel Economy
City53 MPG
Highway46 MPG
Combined50 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded (87 octane)
Tank Capacity9.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionTorsion beam
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 10.0 in. rotor
Rear Brake DiscDrum, 9.0 in.
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-in. alloy
Wheels Rear15-in. alloy
Tires FrontP175/65R15
Tires RearP175/65R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length157.3 in
Width66.7 in
Height56.9 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Cargo Volume17.1 ft³
Curb Weight2,500 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.6 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41.7 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front52.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear51.7 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear50.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (11.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota PRIUS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 5, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.

NHTSA campaign 18V579000

Jan 31, 2018 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.

Consequence: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.

NHTSA campaign 18V085000

Oct 18, 2017 · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.

Consequence: If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.

NHTSA campaign 17V658000

Oct 14, 2016 · PARKING BRAKE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.

Consequence: If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.

NHTSA campaign 16V741000

Sep 16, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.

Consequence: A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.

NHTSA campaign 16V672000

162 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota PRIUS C

Owner Complaints

162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota PRIUS C (8 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Visibility/Wiper41
Unknown Or Other33
Electrical System22
Service Brakes20
Engine17
Power Train14
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 3, 2026 · Service Brakes
“My name is [XXX] currently active duty military stationed in San Diego. Can you please check if my car VIN number [XXX] 2016 Toyota Prius C 103k miles still covered for brake booster malfunction code…”
Aug 16, 2025 · Tires
“P 175/65r15 I was driving on a slight curve on the I-10 in El Paso, TX when the rear bumper exploded. The car started swaying and swerving then I pulled over. I then realized that the tread on the…”
Apr 11, 2025 · Exterior Lighting
“The headlights are either too bright or aimed poorly that it blinds oncoming traffic, who frequently flash their high beams at me. This occurs without any load in back and without me using the high…”
Mar 13, 2025 · Engine
“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…”
Jan 25, 2025 · Engine
“Refer to TSB 0135-19 dealer denied repairing under the California emissions defect and performance warranty.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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