The 2013 Toyota Prius runs one powertrain across the entire range — a 1.8L four-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE), naturally aspirated — so what separates a Two from a Three, Four, Five or Plug-in is equipment rather than the engine under the hood. This factory service and repair manual works to the clearances, torque values and diagnostic sequences Toyota published for the 2013 car, not figures carried over from an adjacent model year.
Engines
- 1.8L 1800CC l4 HYBRID Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Five
- Four
- Plug-in
- Three
- Two
Known issues on the 2013 Prius. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it lands on the hybrid propulsion system inverter. Under recall 20V369000, Toyota called back certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684, citing excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module; an unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 529 complaints for the year, and Toyota has issued 215 technical service bulletins.
Because every 2013 Prius shares that single 1.8L hybrid drivetrain, a specification written against a Two holds for a Five as well. The Plug-in is the one variant that adds hardware on top of it — a larger battery and onboard charging — rather than changing the engine itself.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltag
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inve
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could al
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control u
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684.
An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experie
This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing a rescue charge
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Showing the 8 most recent of 465 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRA
APRIL 01,2021, OUR 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS
ON MONDAY JAN, 27, 2020, I WAS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT WITH MY 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY WITH REGULA
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CITY ROAD WITH THE FLOW OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AT ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, A TACOMA TRUCK CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE
Showing the 5 most serious of 407 complaints filed with NHTSA.
