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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2013 Toyota Prius V Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 125 total for the year
Median mileage
77,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2013 Toyota Prius V, 2% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“I was attempting to pass a semi truck. When I pressed on the accelerator, there was no power. The car acted like it had been shut off. The stability control, tire pressure and check engine lights came on. I turned on the hazard lights and attempted to restart the car. The warning lights remained illuminated and the car acted like it was straining or lugging. I discovered if I backed off the accelerator and then accelerated, I was able to drive the vehicle. I had to repeat the process of backing off the accelerator at every traffic light . I took the car to the dealer who sold it to me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11092558, filed 2018-05, 77,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15v449000 (hybrid propulsion system) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10807143, filed 2015-11, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius V. While making a u-turn and depressing the accelerator pedal at 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost traction. The vsc, engine, and hybrid system malfunction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a malfunctioning hybrid system and battery. The contact was unaware of the repairs that were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v449000 (hybrid propulsion system). …”

NHTSA complaint #10971699, filed 2017-04, 128,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201411%
201332%
201231%

Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Prius V

Brakes
68 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Prius V

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology