Model year
2013 Toyota Prius v
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 125 complaints for the 2013 Toyota Prius v (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (64), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (15), ENGINE (15). NHTSA rated the SW FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 41 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,650, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 218 complaints
- 2013 125 complaints
- 2014 82 complaints
- 2015 24 complaints
- 2016 16 complaints
- 2017 12 complaints
Recalls
18V684000 · Oct 4, 2018
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…
15V449000 · Jul 15, 2015
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…
Complaints
125 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 1, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.136 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius v · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 43 | 39 | 41 | — | — | $1,650 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 Toyota Prius v at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.