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2013 Toyota Prius V Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Prius V, most often about the brakes (54% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Prius V model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2013 Toyota Prius V problems
Brakes
68 complaints · 54%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles.
This is something that's happening occasionally, I'm driving and all of the sudden, the traction control, ABS and brake lights, turn on and the brake pedal feels sluggish and starts to apply at a dangerous low level, the pedal almost hits the floor, then a day may pass, then it starts normal again, for a couple of…
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH in stop-and-go traffic and applying the brake pedal to decrease in speed, the vehicle hesitated to decrease in speed. The contact had to apply an excessive amount of pressure for the vehicle to decrease in speed. The…
Engine
16 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
The engine oil runs low between oil changes and no warning lights are displayed. The car was in motion and shaking and jerking occurred. The car was on a city street. I added the appropriate type and weight of oil. It has happened several times since first time but I check it regularly. I know one other Prius V 5 2013…
I was driving and pulling out into the road and upon accelerating the car jumped and then suddenly stalled - luckily I was able to move it to the side of the road. After restart the car is running slowly as far as pickup and all the yellow lights are on. It seems this was a recall in oct. 2018 and I think now my…
Electrical
16 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
This vehicle has a push start and keyless remote fob. The engine was started properly with the keyless remote inside of the vehicle. I stepped out of the vehicle and the key was left outside of the vehicle. I drove away and the engine was still running. There is no safety feature that notifies you that the key is…
Toyota imp as I went to accelerate onto one of the most dangerous entrances to the 110 parkway in los angeles, my car stalled. The car worked very slowly for a couple of minutes, then it would not even go into drive. There was still power and air conditioning. After having it towed off the highway to the dealership…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles.
Although our vehicle is not identified for a recall the symptoms are exactly the same description as the NHTSA campaign [VIN]. Dealer says everything is normal but we are concerned about driving the vehicle with the whole family which includes children. Concerned about Toyota not responding to our claims and the risk…
Car began to display incoherent dash icon and alerts. We parked and had a tow service deliver our vehicle to town & country Toyota, south blvd, charlotte nc. There they told US it needed alternately a $1,500 repair, a $350 repair and finally a $100 repair, none of which the service salesman could describe or explain.…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
Today, 9/11/2019. I was driving on highway 405, my car was going at highway speed around 65. Suddenly there was a beep sound and my engine light turn on. My vehicle went into the "limp home" mode, the car would not accelerate. Then the car red light was on, and the speedometer went off and the engine shuts off.…
I have just received a recall notice from Toyota regarding an update to the hybrid system on my car. This is the 3rd such recall for the same problem since 2014!! Apparently 2 previous updates to this system have not solved the problems associated with this issue. The recall states that a recall fix is not currently…
Transmission
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 87,500 miles. Parts named most often: axle assembly.
I was driving and pulling out into the road and upon accelerating the car jumped and then suddenly stalled - luckily I was able to move it to the side of the road. After restart the car is running slowly as far as pickup and all the yellow lights are on. It seems this was a recall in oct. 2018 and I think now my…
The engine oil runs low between oil changes and no warning lights are displayed. The car was in motion and shaking and jerking occurred. The car was on a city street. I added the appropriate type and weight of oil. It has happened several times since first time but I check it regularly. I know one other Prius V 5 2013…
Lights
7 complaints · 6%After the original light bulbs for the headlights burned out we bought high-quality replacements only to have them burn out rather quickly. It's now been a year-and-a-half and the light bulbs are burning out an average of every two months at most. We've since discovered that there has been a wiring harness recall for…
Speed control
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
My car has a problem with the radar control. It has failed multiply times on the freeway when I had it in cruise. The problem is that a "beep beep goes off and then the car slows down for no apparent reason. This has happened mostly in wet weather but has failed many times. With no one in from of me. I had it in to…
Today, 9/11/2019. I was driving on highway 405, my car was going at highway speed around 65. Suddenly there was a beep sound and my engine light turn on. My vehicle went into the "limp home" mode, the car would not accelerate. Then the car red light was on, and the speedometer went off and the engine shuts off.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Toyota Prius V recalls
Hybrid system: hybrid propulsion system
Risk: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ecu) and the hybrid control ecu as necessary, free of charge. The recall began january 22, 2019. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is j0v. Note: the software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14v-053 or 15v-449.
Full defect summary
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.
Hybrid system: inverter
Risk: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ecu) and the hybrid control ecu, free of charge. The recall began on july 30, 2015. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Toyota Prius V
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Prius V?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (68 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); electrical (16 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Prius V have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 4, 2018 (hybrid system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Toyota Prius V?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Prius V model year since 2000, with 125 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.