2013 Toyota Prius MPG
48–50 mpg combined across 2 EPA-rated versions. Best: Prius Plug-in Hybrid (FWD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 51 city / 49 hwy / 50 combined; lowest: Prius (1.8L 4-cyl, CVT) at 48. Includes 1 plug-in/electric version.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius Plug-in Hybrid (Plug-in Hybrid) | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 51 | 49 | 50 · 95 MPGe · 540 mi range | $1,350 |
| Prius (Hybrid) | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 49 | 46 | 48 | $1,400 |
How it compares
- 2013 Midsize Cars: class average 25 mpg over 180 versions; best Prius +25.0.
- 2012: 50 mpg best (no change).
- 2014: 50 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,350–$1,400 a year ($50 difference).
- 2027 model: 55 mpg best (+5).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 12.1% risk |
606 owner complaints: Service Brakes 335, Electrical System 94, Unknown Or Other 64, Engine 59. Crashes 59, fires 5, injuries 34.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 335 | 55% |
| Electrical System | 94 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 64 | 11% |
| Engine | 59 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 28 | 5% |
| Power Train | 26 | 4% |
Recent owner reports: Service Brakes
“While driving our 2013 Toyota Prius, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe loss of braking effectiveness while the vehicle was in motion. This created an immediate safety risk because the vehicle did not respond to braking as expected. After the incident, the vehicle displayed the red BRAKE warning light, ABS warning light, brake-system warning light, and an audible warning.”
“While driving, my brake pedal would randomly lose power assist. The pedal would get hard and I couldn't press it down normally, and I had to push as hard as I could just to get the car to slow down. This happened more than once while driving and I almost crashed because I couldn't stop the car in time. A scan later showed codes C1252 (brake booster pump motor on-time abnormally long), C1253 (pump motor relay fault),”
“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. Minutes later, the vehicle started to brake and lurch forward with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle spun out and crashed into the median. The contact’s chest struck the steering wheel, causing bruising and chest pain.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2020 | Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter | 20V369000 |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Hybrid Propulsion System | 18V684000 |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Hybrid Propulsion System | 17V718000 |
| Jul 15, 2015 | Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter | 15V449000 |
| Feb 12, 2014 | Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter | 14V053000 |
| Dec 12, 2013 | Exterior Lighting › tail Lights | 13E070000 |