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2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In HybridProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 18 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
18
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
77
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 18 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

8 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 47K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

5
0–30K
1
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
3
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (5 reports) • Median: 47K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes8 (44%)
Electrical3 (17%)
Drivetrain1 (6%)
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light1 (6%)
Suspension1 (6%)
Traction Control System1 (6%)
Other1 (6%)
Speed Control1 (6%)

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 44% of all reports filed for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 47K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light Issues

Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
16
1
17
1
18
1
19
2
20
3
23
6
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

17V718000Jan 2018

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

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2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP19004ClosedOpened Sep 2019 · closed Jan 2021

Brake Actuator Valve Wear

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

18

Class avg

358

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 18 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is related to the brakes, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid reliable?
The 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has 18 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
NHTSA rates the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems start?
Based on 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 47,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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