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2013 Toyota Prius recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 424
Latest campaign: Jun 24, 2020

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Hybrid propulsion system	4	Jun 24, 2020	20V369000 18V684000 17V718000 14V053000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 24, 2020Latest campaign


Jun 24, 202020V369000	Hybrid propulsion system: inverter An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V369000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. 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. Risk An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10. Filed under Prius Campaign NHTSA 20V369000 · Jun 24, 2020
Oct 4, 201818V684000	Hybrid propulsion system If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V684000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Prius Campaign NHTSA 18V684000 · Oct 4, 2018
Nov 15, 201717V718000	Hybrid propulsion system The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V718000 What's wrong 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. Risk The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash. 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 recall is H0R. Filed under Prius Plug-In Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 17V718000 · Nov 15, 2017
Feb 12, 201414V053000	Hybrid propulsion system: inverter The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V053000 What's wrong Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance. Risk 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 both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Prius Campaign NHTSA 14V053000 · Feb 12, 2014

Merged from NHTSA model names: Prius, Prius Plug-In Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component424

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424Complaints filed

42Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

24Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	250	59	21	0	10
Electrical system	55	13	1	2	1
Unknown or other	50	12	4	3	2
Engine	37	9	1	2	0
Vehicle speed control	23	5	10	0	2
Air bags	18	4	12	0	12
Fuel/propulsion system	16	4	2	0	0
Power train	15	4	1	0	1
Structure	13	3	3	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	12	3	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	12	3	0	0	0
Wheels	10	2	3	0	0
Hydraulic	8	2	1	0	1
Steering	8	2	0	0	0
Hybrid propulsion system	8	2	0	0	0

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Prius, Prius Plug-In Hybrid.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“While driving our 2013 Toyota Prius, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe loss of braking effectiveness while the vehicle was in motion.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770551
Service brakes
“While driving, my brake pedal would randomly lose power assist. The pedal would get hard and I couldn't press it down normally, and I had to push as hard as I could just to get the car to slow down.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769470
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving and pulling into a parking lot, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767457

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2013 Toyota Prius recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Prius. The most recent, 20V369000 (reported June 24, 2020), concerns hybrid propulsion system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Toyota Prius recalls for?

The largest group is hybrid propulsion system, with 4 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Toyota Prius?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 250 complaints out of 424 filed with NHTSA (59%). Across all complaints, owners reported 42 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Toyota Prius?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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