Worst 2013 Toyota Prius Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Prius.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 212 | 17 | — | 72,563 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 47 | — | 1 | 65,028 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 37 | 1 | 2 | 79,531 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | 8 | — | 26,577 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 12 | — | 42,001 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | 2 | — | 41,785 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 62,697 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | — | 77,359 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 2 | 1 | 58,989 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 53,561 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 2 | — | 23,416 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 65,922 mi | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 7 | — | — | 77,859 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 2 | — | 42,362 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 4,894 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Toyota Prius
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,772,424 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. 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 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 is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
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2013 Toyota Prius — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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