Worst 2013 Toyota Prius V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Prius V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 62 | 3 | — | 70,531 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | — | 108,283 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 1 | — | 79,335 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | 2 | — | 73,029 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 55,670 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | 1 | — | 83,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 66,417 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 55,300 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Toyota Prius V
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~915,953 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. 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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.
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2013 Toyota Prius V — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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