Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Toyota Prius V has 3 recalls, 466 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
466
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V684000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltag...
15V449000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30,...
13E070000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Genera Corporation (Genera) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement tail lights, model 11-6468-00 (driver-side), and model 11-6467-00 (passenger-...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Toyota Prius V SW FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Spontaneous failure of brake actuator system. |
| Jan 19, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The brake actuator and compressor is having repeated problems and causing the brakes to lock up comp... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Upon a hard (but not emergency) brake, my ABS and brake warning lights came on and my car began whir... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS brake actuator in my 2013 Prius V failed at just over 91,000 miles in December 2025, making ... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Upon acceleration, several brake related warning lights came on along with a consistent chime. When ... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Brake actuator failure requires actuator and master cylinder replacement. All dash lights came on w... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake actuator went out on 2013 Toyota Prius Gen 5. The part is very expensive and in my opinion i... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My 2013 Prius Plug-In Hybrid with 131k miles on it showed the ABS, Brake, and Traction Control light... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The brakes suddenly failed in our 2013 Prius V while she was driving with our two young children. It... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Returning from a trip, several brake and skid related dashboard light illuminated. I pulled over and... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I had my car serviced Oct 21 and when I picked it up the vehicle brakes made a whooshing noise and f... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS and brake lights suddenly turned on and brake pedal effectiveness changed dramatically. When pr... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | 2013 toyota prius V. 64,000 miles and ABS Light is on also VSC warning light and brake light. There ... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving on the highway, all the Brake-Related Warning Lights appeared on the dashboard. This w... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am experiencing the issue described in the BRAKE BOOSTER AND BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP ASSEMBLIES recall ... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | There has always been this ringing sound when releasing the brakes. I had it looked at and was told... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | For last 4 years i have been noticing a hissing sound when brake pedal is pressed. At first it was u... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake accumulator has failed on our 2013 Prius at 170K miles. The brakes are unresponsive and a... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2013 toyota prius v has 3 recalls for the same issues but my vin # says there isn't any recalls asso... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Pulled out of the driveway drove about a 100 ft heard large clunking sound front end dropped down as... |