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2013 Toyota Prius: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 602 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.

6recalls
602complaints
59crashes reported
4fires reported
33injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Service Brakes317 · 53%
  • Electrical System90 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other63 · 10%
  • Engine59 · 10%
  • Vehicle Speed Control33 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System30 · 5%
  • Power Train26 · 4%
  • Air Bags25 · 4%
  • Exterior Lighting23 · 4%
  • Structure19 · 3%

What owners report

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

The contact owns a 2013 toyota prius. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the abs warning light illuminated. minutes later, the vehicle started to brake and lurch forward with the accelerator pedal depressed. the contact stated that the vehicle spun out and crashed into the median. the contact’s chest struck the steering wheel, causing bruising and chest pain. the contact was managing the pain with analgesi

Suspension,Unknown Or Other

My 2013 prius has 86,500 miles on it. it has been regularly maintained. a routine state inspection revealed a severely rusted rear axle beam and a front axle that is heading in that direction. other prius' in [xxx] have had this issue, and in some cases, the wheels have detached from the axle while the car is in motion. that is documented. that is a major safety concern, as who would expect to see an axle issue,

Power Train,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control

While i was driving on the freeway the dash lit up with multiple lights. simultaneously, i lost power to the car and could not accelerate and only break. the steering was tight and i could not steer correctly. then a message that said, check hybrid system stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. the was slowing down and i had to pull over on the side of the freeway. there were no fluids leaking from the car.the

Service Brakes

The break pump for my 2013 prius is going out and is a known issue with toyota. i contacted toyota and they have stated because it is past the extended warranty they can not repair it and aren't liable for it. i bought the car used and was unaware that it has been a known issue for years. the previous owner did not have it replaced as they were probably unaware as well. it is a highly unsafe issue and has caused my b

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering PRIUS, PRIUS C, PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID, PRIUS V. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.