Recalls ·2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is hybrid propulsion system. Owners filed 355 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints355
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Hybrid propulsion systemCampaign 17V718000 · 15 Nov 2017

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.

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 78 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes70 · 90%
Unknown or other8 · 10%
Forward collision avoidance6 · 8%
Hydraulic5 · 6%
Electrical system5 · 6%
Suspension2 · 3%
Engine2 · 3%
Vehicle speed control1 · 1%

When complaints were filed

202545
202633

From owner complaints

Red brake light came on, traction control light came on, ABS light came on, Toyota says my brake pump needs replaced. That my brake will fail.

Service brakes · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

On [XXX], we were driving from Coalinga, CA to Phoenix, AZ for Thanksgiving. As we began to descend into Los Angeles on [XXX], three warning indicators suddenly went on: the ABS warning light, the traction control light and the brake warning light. The brakes still worked but the brake assist was weakened. We pulled…

Service brakes · Jun 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly have failed. They have caused the following warning lights to go on: ABS, Brake System waring light, Slip Indicator Light, and the Electric Power Steering light.

Service brakes · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

brakes had no stopping power. Normally when braking it was smooth. All the lights went on. Toyota dealer confirmed that the brake booster Pump Assembly and Brake Master Assembly needs to be replaced.

Service brakes · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20122
20131
20141
20151

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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