Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V718000 Electric Vehicle Fuse May Fracture Limiting Power NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 8 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Traction Control System 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 3 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid demonstrates solid reliability with only a few key areas of concern, mainly related to the hybrid propulsion system recall. The majority of complaints are about the braking system, suggesting routine maintenance can resolve most issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| hybrid battery fuse | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Brake pad inspection every 10,000 miles
- Inspect hybrid system annually
- Rotate tires every 6 months
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Dashboard warning lights
- Loss of power in EV mode
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.