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2016 Toyota Prius v maintenance schedule

The 2016 Prius v is part of the XW40 generation (2012-2017), sold as a wagon. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2016 Prius v needs, and when

All 10 of these items come from Toyota's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Toyota's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (2ZR-FXE)

5,000 for severe duty

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter (2ZR-FXE)30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter (2ZR-FXE)15,000 mi / 18 monthsManufacturer
Tire rotation (2ZR-FXE)5,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Brake fluid (2ZR-FXE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Engine coolant (2ZR-FXE)100,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid (2ZR-FXE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Spark plugs (2ZR-FXE)120,000 mi / 12 yearsManufacturer
Serpentine belt (2ZR-FXE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
12V battery (2ZR-FXE)Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20, 4.4 qt
Coolant
SLLC
Transmission fluid
ATF WS

Powertrains in this generation

  • 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid (2ZR-FXE), 134 hp, eCVT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2016 Toyota Prius v

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Toyota dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA 20V369000

June 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 inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.

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 related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$437

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Prius v model years

XW40 (2012-2017)

2014201520162017

Shopping new? The Toyota Prius v guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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