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2016 Toyota Prius V

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2016 Prius V is a passenger‑car built on Toyota’s hybrid architecture and equipped with an automatic transmission that varies its gear ratios to optimize efficiency. Its EPA rating of 43 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and a combined 41 mpg reflects the platform’s focus on fuel economy, while the model recorded six recalls and 166 owner complaints, most frequently concerning visibility and wiper performance. Within the 20122018 complaint window, the 2016 year sits toward the lower end of reported issues, following a peak of 612 complaints in 2012 and preceding the single‑complaint low of 2018, indicating a relatively stable reliability standing for this generation.

Model year2018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy43/39/41 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S46B24R · 325 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030169011. 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 S46B24R · 325 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFLCYOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/60R16, P215/50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5, 7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030169011 alt 04152YZZA6
Engine air filter1780137021
Spark plug9091901275
Battery2880037092
Front wiper blades8522247040 alt 8521247060
Thermostat1632637020 alt 1603137010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height62.2 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3318 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined43 / 39 / 41 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume34 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.6
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs20 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)950-1050 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.80-1.10 lbs
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group NumberS46B24R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance325 cca

Service checks

Engine Compressionpsi 89.5 / max variation 14.5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 20 /; Front: 25; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 53 /; Front: 79; Rear: 53
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .413
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake 7.120

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (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 Prius V appears within a generation that saw a steep decline in complaints from 612 in 2012 to 138 in 2015, but the 2016 model year itself reverses that trend slightly with 166 complaints and a notable jump to 6 recalls, up from just 2 the prior year. This recall count is the second-highest in the generation, though investigations dropped to zero and TSBs continued to fall. The top complaint area for 2016 is visibility/wiper, with 32 reports, followed by unknown/other and service brakes. With 14 crash complaints and no fire complaints, the data does not specify root causes for these issues. While the 2016 model year represents a minor setback in an otherwise improving arc, it remains a reasonable purchase if the six recalls—particularly any related to the wiper system—have been fully addressed.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
379
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
166
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 166 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper32
Unknown Or Other20
Service Brakes9
Air Bags8
Vehicle Speed Control8
Engine6
Structure6
Tires5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V369000Hybrid Propulsion System: InverterReported 24/06/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 379 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0119-15 Rev22026-02-13EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
T-SB-0009-262026-02-13EngineThis bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…

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 Prius V have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Prius V get?

EPA figures are 43 city / 39 highway / 41 combined mpg.