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Hybrid propulsion system
Risk. The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power.
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-718 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, air
1Suspension
1Traction control system
1Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Prius Plug-in Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prius Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid safety ratings
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake Actuator Valve WearNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Prius Plug-in Hybrid owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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