Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Toyota Prius V has 203 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
203
Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Spontaneous failure of brake actuator system. |
| Jan 19, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The brake actuator and compressor is having repeated problems and causing the brakes to lock up comp... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Upon a hard (but not emergency) brake, my ABS and brake warning lights came on and my car began whir... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS brake actuator in my 2013 Prius V failed at just over 91,000 miles in December 2025, making ... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Upon acceleration, several brake related warning lights came on along with a consistent chime. When ... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake actuator went out on 2013 Toyota Prius Gen 5. The part is very expensive and in my opinion i... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My 2013 Prius Plug-In Hybrid with 131k miles on it showed the ABS, Brake, and Traction Control light... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The brakes suddenly failed in our 2013 Prius V while she was driving with our two young children. It... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Returning from a trip, several brake and skid related dashboard light illuminated. I pulled over and... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I had my car serviced Oct 21 and when I picked it up the vehicle brakes made a whooshing noise and f... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving on the highway, all the Brake-Related Warning Lights appeared on the dashboard. This w... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am experiencing the issue described in the BRAKE BOOSTER AND BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP ASSEMBLIES recall ... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | There has always been this ringing sound when releasing the brakes. I had it looked at and was told... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | For last 4 years i have been noticing a hissing sound when brake pedal is pressed. At first it was u... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake accumulator has failed on our 2013 Prius at 170K miles. The brakes are unresponsive and a... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Break booster issue. Car only has 63,465 miles. Toyota has received reports about certain internal m... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS system has failed, and I have to pony up $3000 + for repair, since the warranty extension fr... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Prior to issue, noticed a buzzing sound from engine compartment, later known to be the ABS accumulat... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | 6/12/25 I'm driving my 2013 Prius w 123K m through a construction zone. The road became bumpy and wh... |
| Jun 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving at normal highway speed, all of a sudden, my dashboard lights (4) lit up. Warning ligh... |