CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Toyota Prius V has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (64 reports).
2013 Toyota Prius V recalls
Prius Hybrid System Can Shut Off While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter can cause the hybrid propulsion system to shut down unexpectedly, which may stall the vehicle while it is being driven.
Hybrid Inverter May Overheat and Cause Sudden Power Loss
A component inside the hybrid inverter assembly can overheat.
Most common 2013 Toyota Prius V problems
Problem areas named in the 125 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 64 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 |
What owners report
Airbag light remains on and horn has also stopped working.
My Prius had brake warning lights come on around December 2025. Turns out the brake accumulator had an internal leak. After doing some research, I discovered this was a known brake booster issue that Toyota has not issued a recall on. They do have an extended warranty program, but my vehicle did not qualify. The warning lights did not come on until after the 10 years or 150k miles cutoff for the warranty. Toyota's refusal to issue a recall and limits of their warranty program are clearly a move to avoid paying for repairs incurred as a result of defective manufacturing. Why should I be ineligible for reimbursement just because my vehicle is 13 years old rather than 10? Please make Toyota iss
Suddenly Cars Brakes failed with vehicle almost lunged forward. I had to slam the brakes heavily for it to stop; Took the vehicle to Toyota Service and clearly its a QUALITY issue toyota acknowledged as a know problem with error code C1391. They even had customer support program 20TE07 acknowledging it as their issue; I almost got killed for this. The repair costs are abnormally high at 4900$'s putting me a financial burden also and currently unsafe car; Toyota - they literally KNOW THIS ISSUE and still put me at risk. They are refusing any kind of assistance to help too.
The harness webbing/strap on the Evenflo Revolve360 Slim tore without any known incident or accident causing the damage. The defect was discovered on April 15, 2026 when the seat was temporarily removed from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the harness strap was found to be nearly completely torn through and would likely not have restrained the child occupant in the event of a crash. The seat had been in regular use and had not been involved in any collision. No unusual event or misuse is known to have caused the failure. It is suspected that the rotating mechanism of the seat placed repeated stress on the harness webbing over normal use, causing it to deteriorate and tear. The seat has not yet
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking space at approximately 15 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt spongy, but the vehicle responded as intended. The brake, the ABS, the traction control warning lights, and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The contact scanned the vehicle with a code reader and retrieved diagnostic trouble codes for the brake booster and brake accumulator systems failure. The contact related the failure to the Toyota Customer Satisfaction Program: 20TE07 (Certain 2012 - 2014 Model Year Prius V Coverage for Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies). The manufacturer was contacted an
2013 Toyota Prius V questions
Does the 2013 Toyota Prius V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Toyota Prius V: Prius Hybrid System Can Shut Off While Driving, Raising Crash Risk; Hybrid Inverter May Overheat and Cause Sudden Power Loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Prius V?
Based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (64), Electrical System (16), Engine (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Toyota Prius V has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.