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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2013 Toyota Prius C 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.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2013 Toyota Prius C
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component400
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 195 | 49 |
| Electrical system | 69 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 50 | 13 |
| Engine | 42 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 6 |
| Air bags | 21 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 21 | 5 |
| Power train | 17 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 4 |
| Structure | 15 | 4 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 13 | 3 |
| Steering | 11 | 3 |
| Wheels | 9 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 2 |
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.
Latest reports
- Power train
“While I was driving on the freeway the dash lit up with multiple lights. Simultaneously, I lost power to the car and could not accelerate and only break. The steering was tight and I could not steer correctly.”
- Hybrid propulsion system
“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to cold-start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start.”
- Electrical system
“Brake master cylinder failure.”
Other Toyota Prius C model years
- 20160 recalls12 complaints
- 20151 recall17 complaints
- 20140 recalls33 complaints
- 20130 recalls57 complaints
- 20120 recalls64 complaints
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- 2013 Camry2 recalls301 complaints
- 2013 Prius4 recalls424 complaints
- 2013 Corolla5 recalls201 complaints
- 2013 RAV45 recalls262 complaints
- 2013 Sienna6 recalls183 complaints
- 2013 Tundra5 recalls85 complaints
- 2013 Tacoma6 recalls125 complaints
- 2013 Highlander3 recalls212 complaints
- 2013 4Runner6 recalls36 complaints
- 2013 Sequoia2 recalls12 complaints
- 2013 Avalon4 recalls160 complaints
- 2013 Matrix3 recalls1 complaint
2013 Toyota Prius C recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Prius C have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Toyota Prius C. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Toyota Prius C?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 195 complaints out of 400 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 43 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Toyota Prius C?
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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