What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2016 Toyota Prius Recalls: 5 Campaigns, 180 Complaints & Ratings

The 2016 Toyota Prius has 5 safety recall campaigns and 180 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Prius had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Campaign 17V658000 · 18/10/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.

RiskIf the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Campaign 18V579000 · 05/09/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

RiskAn electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign 16V672000 · 16/09/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.

RiskA front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Campaign 18V085000 · 31/01/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.

RiskIf the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.

PARKING BRAKE

Campaign 16V741000 · 14/10/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.

RiskIf the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Toyota Prius owners report most often to federal regulators:

Visibility44

Wiper42

Unknown Or Other37

Electrical System26

Service Brakes23

Engine19

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Toyota Prius has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2016 Toyota Prius owners report?

Owners have filed 180 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota Prius, most often about the visibility, wiper, unknown or other.

How do I check a specific Prius's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2016 Toyota Prius: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

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Safety recalls

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

PARKING BRAKE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

What problems do 2016 Toyota Prius owners report?

How do I check a specific Prius's history?

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2016 Toyota Prius: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

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Safety recalls

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

PARKING BRAKE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

What problems do 2016 Toyota Prius owners report?

How do I check a specific Prius's history?

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