2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Prius Plug-IN Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints, 67%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
_Plug-in_Hybrid_IMG_9905.jpg){kind=link}
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 67% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 25% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 8% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 8% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
Risk: The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
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.
- Brake Actuator Valve Wear (DP19004) — opened Sep 30, 2019, closed Jan 21, 2021.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brakes stopped functioning fully when i was driving and car started throwing ABS and Brake warning signs. I could not brake my car properly and had to stop the car and get it towed. The dealer said its a brake actuator failure. The error code is C1391.Its costing me around 2000 to get it fixed
On 5/23/24, the ABS, Traction, and Brakes lights came on the dash and the brakes were not responding. My car was picked up from the Toyota dealer on 5/22/24 afternoon. It passed their multipoint inspection after they replaced all 4 brake pads on 5/21/24. Code C1391 internal leak. The brake actuator…
Parts failed: accumulator/brake actuator and brake pump [XXX]: I dropped off my car at the Coggin Toyota dealer in Jacksonville, FL to replace all (4) brake pads [XXX]: I picked up my car during lunch and their multipoint inspection passed with no issues [XXX]: Maintenance lights came on the dash…
The rear axle broke and the drivers side wheel sat sideways making the car undriveable. The car has been serviced by the dealer regularly in fact the rear wheel bearings were replaced recently.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In-Hybrid. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After the failure, the contact became aware that the brake pedal needed an excessive amount of force to be depressed while bringing…
Other Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid years
← 2012 Prius Plug-IN Hybrid · 2014 Prius Plug-IN Hybrid →
See all Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid problems by year, every Toyota model, or the Toyota VIN decoder.
Similar Toyota models
Embed this 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius Plug-IN Hybrid 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.