2013 Toyota Prius C Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,742miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Toyota Prius C, 9% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,742 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Prius C has 110,000 miles and already experience the check hybrid system light twice, the first time I just disconnect all the wiring to the hybrid battery and it sat for about 4 months, than reconnected the wires and operated normal 2 months went by after a normal drive, parked the car but when I went and started the car the check hybrid system light comes back on again.”
NHTSA complaint #11309262, filed 2020-02, 10,000 miles“While driving my Prius C 2013, with 11,484 miles, for 5 minute, the message panel indicate immiediate stop at safe place with all precautions. Habrid system not fucntioning.. 6 or 7 warning lights appear on display panel. And motor becomes unstable of its RPM's. And starts hesitation. Car in dealers shop for 3 days with no idea of reasons for this occurrence.fortunetly I wasn't on highway or turnpike, I was 3 minutes from my home.. Toyota does not provide roadside assittence even if you bought car new within 36,000 miles or 3 year warrenty.??????”
NHTSA complaint #10822479, filed 2016-01, 11,484 miles“I was going on my way to work on the freeway at approximately 65 miles per hour, suddenly I felt as if my car shut off will driving and I lost power. I pressed on the gas Pedal as I was pulled into the emergency lane to the right of the freeway, the gas pedal did not work. I pulled to the side and I shut the car off. I waited about 20 minutes and I turned the car back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11539026, filed 2023-08“So, long story short: for months now, the engine light goes on and off. Whenever it goes on, I go to Autozone or O'Reilly's to get the codes read. It's always the same code: P261B. So I got the coolant pump replaced. The same thing happens! I'd bet there is nothing wrong with the pump, so why am I getting that same code? I'll be happy to send it to you if you want to test it....”
NHTSA complaint #11459903, filed 2022-04“Without warning my 2013 prius C stalled on the freeway with a hybrid battery warning. When the car was shut off it had intermittent problems with starting. After jumping the car battery , it ran normally again for some time before the stalling problem persisted. The hybrid battery stopped running and I received a warning light. Diagnostics at my repair shop said it was an inverter issue.I see that toyota has recalled several models for similar issues with the inverter. When the car is jumped it seems to work for a short time before stalling out again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11444160, filed 2021-12Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Prius C
23 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Prius C
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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