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2013 Toyota Prius V engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 2013 Toyota Prius V, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 10% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
100,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2013 Toyota Prius V Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 100,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 1 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 1 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 2 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 2 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 100,000 miles
Based on 13 complaints that include mileage. 15% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles1
20k to 40k miles1
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles2
80k to 100k miles2
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

While driving it seemed the car just stopped loud bang in rear and quickly moved again took to dealer and they cannot find anything wrong don't feel safe in care this is second time it has happened. Thank you

Reported at 7,500 miles, May 2014

The engine oil runs low between oil changes and no warning lights are displayed. The car was in motion and shaking and jerking occurred. The car was on a city street. I added the appropriate type and weight of oil. It has happened several times since first time but I check it regularly. I know one other prius v 5 2013 owner who has the same issue.

Reported at 100,000 miles, July 2018

Other problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Prius V

Engine problems in other years

  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012

Engine problems across all Toyota models