2013 Toyota Prius Service Brakes Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 15 records
- traction control · 6 records
- brakes failed · 6 records
- cruise control · 4 records
- stop sign · 4 records
- control brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Today, april 11, 2014 around 6pm pst, my dad could have been killed because of your toyota prius 2013 failed at breaking and malfunctioned and accelerated out of control. I am very very concerned and angry about this. You should understand. My father almost got killed by toyota. Because you failed at making sure that the system does not have any issue. My father today was parking the car after the dropping my mother…
ODI 10579305
Body · Service Brakes · Wheels
While the car was going down the ramp to the parking basement, the brake in our prius didn't function even though the driver slammed on it and the car continued to picked up acceleration. None of the airbags deployed either, amazingly. The driver was able to make a right turn and missed the wall/concrete pillar, but the driver hit a parked car and that's what stopped the prius from moving further. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10573591
Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving on the freeway at approximately 55 mph. The steering began to veer back and forth. I thought it might be due to an uneven road. I switched lanes and experienced the same problem. It became very apparent that it was not due to an uneven road. As i began to apply the brakes due to a traffic jam, the brakes were weak and had to eventually slam on the brakes to stop on time. I have to begin applying the…
ODI 10564010
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
2013 prius c two, bought brand new with 15 miles on it 5 weeks ago. A few times when driving, i noticed the brakes seemed weak, like they weren't stopping the car very well even at low speeds. My driving is mostly in town on residential streets, so i'm rarely going over 35 mph. Even so, i'd have to really mash the pedal all the way to the floor to get the car to come to a complete stop, otherwise it would keep…
Crash reported
ODI 10556587
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle accelerated abnormally, traveled over a sidewalk and then over the steps of the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The contact stated that the acceleration failure was recurring. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10556533
Service Brakes
Recurring problem. When braking the vehicle will occasionally "slide" rather than brake when the car goes over different road surfaces. This happens for about the length of the car or less (probably the length of the different surface) and then the braking continues once the road is consistent again. I have spoken with the dealer and they indicate this is a known symptom of the car's degenerative braking system…
ODI 10766475
Service Brakes
Abs, brake and traction control warning lights came on while driving on posted limits on highway under dry conditions. At same time, brake pedal suddenly required more pressure to stop car. Warning lights stayed on, and returned after car was turned off and on again. Dealer stated it was brake stroke sensor malfunction and replaced part. Car was purchased new and had only driven it for a few weeks. Exact same thing…
ODI 10734049
Service Brakes
When i apply break at any speed (maybe above 20mph) the break system doesn't work properly. I have to press the brake paddle really hard down to the floor. Some time i even have to release the paddle and then re-brake. This is dangerous, not safe at all. Break acting like this way since i brought it brand new. I notify dealer twice to check (1st year of service and then second year of service), they came back and…
ODI 10926577
Seat Belts · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a new 2013 toyota prius v-5. While on the freeway taking an interchange. I had cruise control set at 65 mph, disengaging it as i approached the interchange that slows to 35 mph due to the curve. I was coasting when the car suddenly brake, internal warning light flashing, alarm beeping and seat belt locked up. I was alone in the car (thank god) with no cars behind me or in front of me. It was an extremely windy…
ODI 10520768
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl * the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius. While driving 40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle resumed to 40 mph once the brake pedal was depressed again. The contact depressed the brake pedal again and the vehicle accelerated. A crash occurred. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The failure recurred on three separate occasions. The manufacturer was…
Crash reported
ODI 10592400
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Toyota Prius.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.