Does the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 15, 2017 (Hybrid propulsion system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls

Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA campaign 17V718000 · reported November 15, 2017 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 39,915 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes8
Electrical system3
Power train1
Service brakes, air1
Suspension1
Traction control system1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 20, 2024 · Service brakes
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

May 28, 2024 · Service brakes
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 and brake pump…

May 24, 2024 · Service brakes
Parts failed: accumulator/brake actuator and brake pump […]: I dropped off my car at the Coggin Toyota dealer in Jacksonville, FL to replace all (4) brake pads […]: I picked up my car during lunch and their multipoint inspection passed with no issues […]: Maintenance lights came on the dash during lunch, brakes were…

Jan 16, 2024 · Suspension
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.

Dec 15, 2023 · Service brakes, air · 140,000 miles
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 the vehicle to a…

Prius Plug-IN Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	1	6	2	0
2011	0	1	0	0
2012	2	25	1	1
2013	1	12	3	0
2014	1	13	3	0
2015	1	5	1	0

All Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 15, 2017 (Hybrid propulsion system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?: Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 20, 2024.