2013 Toyota Prius V Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 09/08/2026

64Service Brakes complaints

51.6%Of all 124 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 BRAKES64 · 51.6%

ENGINE15 · 12.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 11.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 · 7.3%

Unspecified / other8 · 6.5%

Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Toyota Prius V overview page.

What owners report

“My Prius had brake warning lights come on around December 2025. Turns out the brake accumulator had an internal leak. After doing some research, I…”NHTSA complaint 11751147 — filed 07/17/2026

“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

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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: 64 of 124 complaints on file (51.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. 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 09/08/2026.