2013 Toyota Prius electrical system problems
The 2013 Toyota Prius has 58 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
58
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY ROAD AT 25-30 MPH AT DUSK (5:15PM), AND WITH MY HEADLIGHTS ON. THE FIRST INDICATION OF A PROBLEM WAS THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER WHEN I TURNED ON THE HEATER. ASSUMING THE PROBLEM WAS WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME, I TURNED OFF THE HEATER AND KEPT DRIVING. A MILE LATER,…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA has 58 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Prius electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.