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2016 Toyota Prius Two

The 2016 Toyota Prius Two is a 95-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with an electronically controlled cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,200 MSRP and is rated at 52 mpg combined.

It makes 95 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 54 mpg city and 50 mpg highway (52 mpg combined).

The Prius measures 178.7 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,075 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeLiftback
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$24,200 ($32,771 *)
MSRP with Destination$25,085 ($33,969 *)
Destination Charge$885
Engine
Engine Type2ZR-FXE 1.8L Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Inline-4 Hybrid
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower95 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, VVT-i
Bore and Stroke80.5 x 88.3
Compression Ratio13.0:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
TransmissionElectronically Controlled CVT (eCVT)
Fuel Economy
City54 MPG
Highway50 MPG
Combined52 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded (87 octane)
Tank Capacity11.3 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone with stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer BarStandard
Rear Stabilizer BarStandard
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 10.0 in rotor
Rear Brake DiscSolid disc, 10.2 in rotor (regenerative)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-in. (6.5J x 15) 5-spoke alloy
Wheels Rear15-in. (6.5J x 15) 5-spoke alloy
Tires FrontP195/65R15
Tires RearP195/65R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length178.7 in
Width69.3 in
Height58.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Front Track60.2 in
Rear Track60.6 in
Ground Clearance5.1 in
Cargo Volume24.6 ft³
Curb Weight3,075 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.4 in
Headroom Rear37.4 in
Legroom Front43.2 in
Legroom Rear33.4 in
Shoulder Room Front55 in
Shoulder Room Rear53 in
Hip Room Front53.4 in
Hip Room Rear51.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Toyota Prius 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

180 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota PRIUS

Owner Complaints

180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota PRIUS (13 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Visibility/Wiper42
Unknown Or Other37
Electrical System26
Service Brakes23
Engine19
Vehicle Speed Control18
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 6, 2026 · Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I turned on my car in a flat parking lot, reversed out of my spot, and drove up to a traffic light to exit the parking lot. When the light turned green, I took my foot off the brake and tried to…”
Jun 29, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Traction Control System
“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on and running, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the messages "Braking Power Low - Stop…”
May 12, 2026 · Service Brakes
“Second time !!!! during ownership of car that brakes fail. Same problem as before Brake Actuator/Booster Failures: Multiple reports indicate issues with the ABS actuator or brake booster pump, leading…”
Apr 21, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“The car has a very strong gas smell, especially when full.”
Aug 4, 2025 · Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Found coolant leak from heat exchanger into exhaust pipe. Looks like, T-SB-0135-19.”

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. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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