2013 Toyota Prius V engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Toyota Prius V — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle overheated. Many other people have had this issue. So much so that mechanics tell me that this is normal for this engine to overheat after 110-130k miles.”
filed Oct 1, 2024
“Loss of power, engine rattle at start. Toyota dealer inspected and said the head gasket is compromised. We have always take care and regular maintenance on the vehicle. I found out that toyota has a fault egr system that is the source of the compromise. Toyota never notified us.”
filed Mar 15, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Engine problems in other Prius V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Prius V | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 Prius V | 13 | 16% |
| 2012 Prius V | 36 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Toyota Prius V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.