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2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid recalls & problems

The 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints12filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Hybrid propulsion systemNov 15, 2017

Hybrid propulsion system

Recall 17V71800039,915 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk12.4%
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Prius Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid

50mpg combined
City / highway51 / 49 mpg
Electric range11 mi
On electricity95 MPGe · 29 kWh/100 mi
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes830090,000 mi
Electrical system310025,000 mi
Power train1100—
Vehicle speed control1100—
Service brakes, airAntilock › Abs warning light1000—
Traction control system1000—
Suspension1000—
Wheels1000—
Unknown or other1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations