2013 Toyota Prius C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius C years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Prius C. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Prius C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (23 complaints, 40%), typically at around 68,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 57owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Toyota Prius C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 40% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 28% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 12% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 9% | 10,742 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 5 | 9% | 75,421 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 9% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% | 67,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 7% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | 115,859 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 7% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | 66,333 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 44,700 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 4,346 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Toyota Prius C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Toyota Prius C.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to cold-start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle was started; however, the instrument cluster and other electrical devices failed to operate…
Brake master cylinder failure.
Car suddenly needed a jump start and again after a day or two of non-use. On the third day Brakes, ABS and traction control warnings were lighted up and remains. Brakes are mostly ineffective. My own scan returns the code C1252 and C1256 that says brake booster system failing. Took it to the dealer…
Warning lamps for ABS and others and the chiming dings came on while pulling away from the bank drive through and parking for a second. I shut the engine off and turned back on with no success. I was barely able to park in a spot because of difficulties braking. My car had been making an electric…
Other Toyota Prius C years
← 2012 Prius C · 2014 Prius C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prius C | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Prius C | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 Prius C | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Prius C | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 Prius C | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 Prius C | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 | 57 | 0 |
| 2012 Prius C | 64 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Prius C?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Toyota Prius C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Toyota Prius C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius C model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.