This page covers 1 recall, 12 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In.
50 mpg combined
4.7 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Brake system complaints dominate what 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In owners report, making up half the complaint set. Across multiple reports, owners describe warning lights for ABS, traction control, and brakes illuminating together, accompanied by a hard or unresponsive brake pedal. Several owners report being diagnosed with a failed brake actuator and brake pump, with fault code C1391 appearing in more than one case. In a few instances the brake failure occurred shortly after dealer service, including brake pad replacement. The electrical system accounts for the next largest group, though the narratives there are less detailed. One isolated report describes a rear axle failure that left a wheel sitting at an angle and the car undriveable.
12
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The electric vehicle fuse in the hybrid battery may crack after repeated high-load driving, such as climbing long hills.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the EV fuse at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
