2013 Toyota Prius V Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

63Service Brakes complaints

51.2%Of all 123 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES63 · 51.2%

ENGINE15 · 12.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 11.4%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 · 7.3%

Unspecified / other8 · 6.5%

Share of the 123 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Toyota Prius V overview page.

What owners report

“When I'm in the car, the brake booster keeps recharging with out touching the brake pedal. Also, the car has problems when I apply the…”NHTSA complaint 11729269 — filed 04/05/2026

“Upon a hard (but not emergency) brake, my ABS and brake warning lights came on and my car began whirring once every few seconds. I…”NHTSA complaint 11713700 — filed 01/27/2026

“The brake actuator and compressor is having repeated problems and causing the brakes to lock up completely while driving both in city and ON THE…”NHTSA complaint 11712245 — filed 01/20/2026

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Prius V have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Toyota Prius V: 63 of 123 complaints on file (51.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Toyota Prius V have in total?

123 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.