2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hybrid propulsion system
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.
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…
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 88,671 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Brakes stopped functioning fully when i was driving and car started throwing ABS and Brake warning signs. I could not brake my car properly and had to stop the car and get it towed. The dealer said it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 20, 2024 · Service brakes
“On 5/23/24, the ABS, Traction, and Brakes lights came on the dash and the brakes were not responding. My car was picked up from the Toyota dealer on 5/22/24 afternoon. It passed their multipoint inspe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 28, 2024 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Toyota Prius (Prius Plug-in Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 48–50 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 49–51 / 46–49 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 1 | 6 |
| 2011 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2 | 25 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 1 | 12 |
| 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 1 | 13 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 1 | 5 |
| 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
How do I know if my 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V718000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.