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2013 Toyota Prius Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Toyota Prius has 178 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Toyota Prius

Brakes
178
Other
53
Electrical
43
Airbags
18
Speed Control
16
Engine
15
Powertrain
13
Lights
10
Structure
8
Steering
8
Visibility
7
Seat Belts
4
Suspension
3
Wheels
3
Tires
3
Seats
3

178

Complaints

0

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 6, 2026SERVICE BRAKESMy 2013 Prius brake booster aassembly with aster cylinder had to be replaced for the sum $3996.75. ...
Feb 28, 2026SERVICE BRAKESThis vehicle qualifies for a repair under T-SB-0024-19. However, this TSB expired in 2023 but the d...
Feb 21, 2026SERVICE BRAKESWhile driving my 2013 Toyota Prius (110,691 miles), multiple warning lights suddenly illuminated on ...
Feb 10, 2026SERVICE BRAKESThis is the 3rd time I have had to address this issue. The ABS system fails, resulting in increased...
Jan 26, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake peda...
Jan 15, 2026SERVICE BRAKESABS warning light illuminated and the system failed while driving, causing longer braking distance a...
Jan 10, 2026SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe brake actuator/ABS hydraulic system on my 2013 Toyota Prius failed. The component is available f...
Jan 10, 2026SERVICE BRAKESI was driving on Saturday January 10th, 2026, when out of nowhere all of my dash warning lights came...
Dec 11, 2025SERVICE BRAKESRed brake light came on, traction control light came on, ABS light came on, Toyota says my brake pum...
Nov 25, 2025SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEOn [XXX], we were driving from Coalinga, CA to Phoenix, AZ for Thanksgiving. As we began to descend...
Nov 6, 2025SERVICE BRAKESbrakes had no stopping power. Normally when braking it was smooth. All the lights went on. Toyota de...
Nov 4, 2025SERVICE BRAKESMy daughter was driving the 2013 Toyota Prius on the interstate in Chattanooga, TN. The brakes did ...
Nov 3, 2025SERVICE BRAKESBrake actuator went out on 2013 Toyota Prius Gen 5. The part is very expensive and in my opinion i...
Nov 1, 2025SERVICE BRAKESMy 2013 Prius Plug-In Hybrid with 131k miles on it showed the ABS, Brake, and Traction Control light...
Oct 29, 2025SERVICE BRAKESThe brake booster fail and I'm at like 140k. It was very scary when it happen to me today. I press o...
Oct 29, 2025SERVICE BRAKESLast night, the brakes stopped responding, warning lights came on (ABS warning light, brake system w...
Oct 21, 2025SERVICE BRAKESI had my car serviced Oct 21 and when I picked it up the vehicle brakes made a whooshing noise and f...
Oct 18, 2025SERVICE BRAKESABS, BRAKE AND Stability lights came on, i have to press all the way down the brake pedal for car to...
Oct 18, 2025SERVICE BRAKESwhile driving the 2013 Prius hybrid , the ABS , brake light, and traction control lights came on. Th...
Sep 26, 2025SERVICE BRAKESFull brake actuator assembly failed. Brakes started responding differently and we became uncomfortab...

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