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Toyota Prius Plug-In HybridModel year report

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
88,900miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
50 mpgcombined (gas only), 1.8L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid FWD · 51 city / 49 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (75% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and other or unknown (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 88,900 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 77 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “I was involved in an accident with my 2013 Toyota prius driving on the highway with the flow of traffic. The car in front of me suddenly came to a stop and I immediately slammed on my brakes. There was ample distance to stop safely but I ended up rear ending the car ahead of me without any noticeable slowdown. The brake pedal felt spongy and the brakes did not apply. The car would typically jerk if the anti lock brakes were working but this did not occur. The front steering wheel and knee airbags deployed. The seat belt did not tighten up either. …”

NHTSA complaint #11339629, filed 2020-07, 186,000 miles

Electrical system: “Got a 2014 plug in.. I smell some elctrical burn under the hood... It feel like come from the invter I see a 2nd recalled on the 2018 but I never got a recalled letter.”

NHTSA complaint #11323099, filed 2020-05, 800 miles

Other or unknown: “The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In-Hybrid. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After the failure, the contact became aware that the brake pedal needed an excessive amount of force to be depressed while bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. The brake and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11560372, filed 2023-12, 140,000 miles

Suspension: “The rear axle broke and the drivers side wheel sat sideways making the car undriveable. The car has been serviced by the dealer regularly in fact the rear wheel bearings were replaced recently.”

NHTSA complaint #11565886, filed 2024-01

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 47,000 and 133,000 miles.

14%0–100%10–2529%25–500%50–7514%75–10029%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 88,900 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20162017201820192020202320244
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Prius Plug-In Hybrid · hatchback FWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 12.4% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Prius Plug-in Hybrid FWD1.8L 4-cyl · plug-in hybridCVT514950 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 77 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 77 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015560,0001—50—Not enough data
20141370,0681—50—Not enough data
20131288,9001450—Not enough data
20122589,0002—50Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20106110,0001———Not enough data

All Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (75% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (Prius Plug-in Hybrid, 1.8L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 50 mpg combined, 51 city and 49 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 88,900 miles and the middle half falls between 47,000 and 133,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.