NHTSA Safety Recalls
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Recalls
The 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA 17V718000- The defect
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
- The risk
- The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.