Tire Related Problems of the 2016 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 2016 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (three problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Toyota Prius


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2016 Toyota Prius

The Tire problem

P 175/65r15 I was driving on a slight curve on the I-10 in el paso, TX when the rear bumper exploded. The car started swaying and swerving then I pulled over. I then realized that the tread on the tire was gone floating across the highway.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Prinx hicity hh2 175/65r15 84h bought this tire in November 2022. About 15000 miles into it, on Aug 6, 2024, the passenger front tire just busted. After swapping with the spare tire, and upon inspection, there was no nail nor it hit the curb, but the side wall is busted.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

See attached document for complaint   Read details...


Tire related problems in other Toyota Prius model year vehicles:



Prius Service Bulletins
Prius Safety Recalls
Prius Defect Investigations