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2016 Toyota Mirai

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Mirai.

The 2016 Toyota Mirai enters the model’s 2016–2025 complaint record with just two owner-reported complaints and zero recalls, placing it among the quieter model years in the Mirai’s documented history. Its top complaint area is the fuel/propulsion system, which accounts for the only notable owner-reported issue category. Against the broader span—where complaints peaked at ten in 2022 and hit a low of one in 2020—the 2016 model’s minimal complaint volume and absence of recalls mark it as a comparatively uneventful debut year in owner-reported terms.

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Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · NS CCAOEM · verified

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Mirai of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.6–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.60 sec — 2016 Fuel Cell Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Fuel Cell Sedan Electric 1.5-kWh8.60 sec16.70 sec151 hpFWD
2016Fuel Cell Sedan Electric 1.5-kWh8.90 sec16.90 sec151 hpFWD
2016Fuel Cell Sedan Electric 1.5-kWh8.90 sec16.90 sec151 hpFWD
2016Fuel Cell Sedan Electric 1.5-kWh9.40 sec17.20 sec151 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Power Steering FluidATF

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 217.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-1.10 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 oil
Oil Capacity4.20-4.80 oz

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementStamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miFuel System (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 200,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Toyota Mirai, the first model year captured in the federal record, logged 2 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations, and 197 technical service bulletins (TSBs). Complaint levels remained low in the following years, fluctuating between 1 and 4 per year through 2021 before rising sharply to 10 in 2022 and 6 in 2023, then falling to 0 in 2024 and 2025. Recalls did not appear until 2021, after which they increased to a peak of 2 in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the 2016 model preceded any recall activity. TSB counts show a steady decline from 197 in 2016 to 37 in 2025, suggesting a reduction in issued service advisories over the generation’s lifespan. Because the data do not specify root causes for complaints or recalls, any assessment of underlying issues must rely solely on these frequencies. Taken together, the 2016 Mirai’s early‑year record of minimal complaints and no recalls, despite a high initial TSB volume, supports it as a relatively sound choice among used Mirai models.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
197
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 197 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Mirai have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.