How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2016 Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2016 Prius, which is 10% of the 154 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Prius suspension or tires?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Prius.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 20,000 miles.

What are the most common suspension and tire complaints for the 2016 Prius?

Owners most often describe rear tires going flat unexpectedly, tread separating from the sidewall at highway speed, and a clicking or creaking noise from the rear suspension.

Did these suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Prius shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2016 Toyota Prius Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Toyota Prius, 10% of its 154 total complaints for the year. No related recall exists for this area; the median mileage at failure is 20,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 15; 10% of 154
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe rear tires losing air or going flat overnight with no visible cause, sometimes repeatedly on the same vehicle.
Several report tread separating from the sidewall on rear tires at highway speed, in some cases on both sides of the same tire.
Multiple owners mention a clicking or popping noise from the rear suspension, which some traced to loose support nuts on the rear shocks.
One owner reports the rear suspension feels soft and creaks or pops while driving or entering a driveway.
One owner reports a false low-tire-pressure warning light that stayed on despite dealer inspections finding no fault.
One owner notes the vehicle was sold without a spare tire or jack.

When 2016 Toyota Prius suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 9, 2017, latest Apr 3, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Apr 2023; peak Sep 2017 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Prius model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200517 (2%)
200618 (1%)
200720 (1%)
200819 (1%)
20097 (1%)
201038 (1%)
201111 (2%)
201212 (3%)
201315 (4%)
20143 (1%)
20156 (4%)
201615 (10%)
20176 (7%)
20181 (3%)
20193 (10%)
20203 (21%)
20211 (17%)
20221 (4%)
20234 (21%)
20246 (23%)
20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2016 Toyota Prius have?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2016 Prius, which is 10% of the 154 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Prius suspension or tires?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Prius.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 20,000 miles.
What are the most common suspension and tire complaints for the 2016 Prius?: Owners most often describe rear tires going flat unexpectedly, tread separating from the sidewall at highway speed, and a clicking or creaking noise from the rear suspension.
Did these suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Prius shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.