2016 Toyota Prius
US · Midsize Cars
The 2016 Toyota Prius is listed in the US market with hybrid power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cylinder
- Power
- Not available
- Torque
- Not available
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Seating
- Not available
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Not available from our sources: Gears.
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 56 mpg (4.2 L/100 km) to 52 mpg (4.5 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 58 mpg (4.1 L/100 km) to 54 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) to 50 mpg (4.7 L/100 km) |
Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.
Trims and configurations
2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.
18V579000: 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.
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…
Reported September 5, 2018. View on NHTSA
18V085000: 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.
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.…
Reported January 31, 2018. View on NHTSA
17V658000: 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.
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…
Reported October 18, 2017. View on NHTSA
16V741000: 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.
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…
Reported October 14, 2016. View on NHTSA
16V672000: 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.
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…
Reported September 16, 2016. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 13, 2026
Data verified: October 13, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2015 Toyota Prius
Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder (PHEV) · FWD
48 mpg (4.9 L/100 km) - 2017 Toyota Prius
Hybrid
1.8L 4-cylinder · FWD
56 mpg (4.2 L/100 km) to 52 mpg (4.5 L/100 km)
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2016 Toyota Prius have?
1.8L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Toyota Prius?
Combined fuel economy is 56 mpg (4.2 L/100 km) to 52 mpg (4.5 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2016 Toyota Prius front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2016 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.