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2013 Toyota Prius V
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 125
- Received Jan 2014 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal12 complaints · 9.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up8 complaints · 6.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Headlights dim or fail at night7 complaints · 5.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #18V684000Toyota 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.
- Recall #15V449000Toyota 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedalFirst signal: Dec 2023
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock upFirst signal: Aug 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 1 fire, 8 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
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Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
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Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 11 |
| Total | 125 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 12 | 9.6% | 10.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Dec 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.3% |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 8 | 6.4% | 11.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.4% |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 7 | 5.6% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 5.6% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 5 | 4.0% | 42.5× | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 5 | 4.0% | 30.9× | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 4 | 3.2% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 4 | 3.2% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 3 | 2.4% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 3 | 2.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #18V684000October 4, 2018807,329 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #15V449000July 15, 2015108,624 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2013 Toyota Prius V.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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