2013 Toyota Prius V: raw data

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vehicle	2013 / toyota / prius-v
known issues	5 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-05)
complaints	467 on file (2012-12-18 → 2026-07-17)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	not identifiable in FARS
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Brake booster and ABS accumulator failureSERVICE BRAKES167 complaints2022-11 → 2026-07prius-v-2013-brake-booster-accumulator-failure

11751147 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
11731817 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
11717869 Spontaneous failure of brake actuator system

Rear axle and frame corrosion leading to wheel detachmentSUSPENSION3 complaints2024-01 → 2025-04prius-v-2013-rear-axle-frame-corrosion

11731045 The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear driver’s side tire became flat. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear axle had fractured due to rusting and corrosion, and had punctured the rear passenger’s side tire
11582976 Vehicle was in for routine service at dealer. Dealer reported "Rear axle beam starting to have heavy rust build up metal is getting thin. Will need replacement in the future, approx $3,000.00 depending on what is needed at that time."
11565553 The rear right wheel broke off when going in reverse, leaving driveway (low speed). Towed to a garage. Was told that the rear frame member had rusted through

Low-beam headlight failure and dimmingEXTERIOR LIGHTING4 complaints2022-10 → 2024-04prius-v-2013-headlight-failure-dimming

11582210 The left low-beam headlight repeatedly fails, even with new bulbs. If it were just me, I'd assume a fluke, but there are lots of complaints about Prius V (and 3rd gen regular prius) lights, and they're all about the low beams
11558603 Repeated failures of the low-beam headlight bulb. Bulbs failing 2-3 times per year. Happens at either passenger or driver side. It's a safety issue because it can mean that the car is driven without both headlights working
11564300 Headlights lenses progressively cloudy. Tail light lenses are perfectly clear. Problem progressive over past 5 years

Air bag non-deployment in frontal crashAIR BAGS2 complaints2024-07 → 2025-03prius-v-2013-airbag-non-deployment

11649711 The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The air bags did not deploy
11602955 Traveling approximately 15mph I collided with a full size truck the front end of my car totaled. I was wearing my seat belt and air bags did not deploy causing me to hit the steering wheel with enough force to fracture my sternum

Hybrid system malfunction and loss of powerUNKNOWN OR OTHER5 complaints2023-05 → 2025-06prius-v-2013-hybrid-system-malfunction

11666693 my 2013, Toyota Prius recently suffered a sudden hybrid system failure with DTC space P0A0F and a check hybrid system warning. This matches the symptoms described in NHTS a safety recall 20V369000
11663684 Hybrid System fail safe. I was driving on the highway and the car started to slow down on its own. There were no warning signs. I was able to pull over in time
11555751 Check hybrid system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. About 90,000 miles 2013 Prius bought brand new and regular all dealer maintenance completed. Lost power on the road and very slow pickup

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
467	2012-12-18	2026-07-17	44	4	SERVICE BRAKES:246; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:61; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:53; ENGINE:50; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:26

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
18V684000	04/10/2018	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.	If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
15V449000	15/07/2015	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, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.	The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
13E070000	12/12/2013	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-side), sold for use on 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V vehicles. The brake light and tail light circuits are switched causing the brake lights to be illuminated continuously until the brake pedal is pressed, when the brake lights will go out.	The reversed tail lamp function reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.	Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Genera at 1-888-963-9888. This recall is being conducted by Genera Corporation, not by Toyota Motor Corporation.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2013 Toyota Prius V vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/toyota/prius-v

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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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