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2013 Toyota Prius C electrical system problems

The 2013 Toyota Prius C has 25 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

25

Electrical System complaints

28%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Prius C electrical system complaints by model year25 complaints2012: 18 complaints2013: 25 complaints2014: 7 complaints2015: 4 complaints2016: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints
Prius C electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE SWITCHED OUT OF READY MODE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT SWITCH BACK INTO READY MODE. BODY DAMAGE INCURRED DURING EMERGENCY STOP, DUE TO VEHICLE GOING AT ABOUT 35MPH WHEN THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED ON A SURFACE STREET.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 26, 2020 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Toyota Prius C have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Prius C electrical system — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.