2013 Toyota Prius Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Toyota Prius, 5% of the year's 409 total complaints, with 4 crashes and 1 fire reported. There are no related recalls, and the median mileage at failure was 19,000 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 19
- 5% of 409
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 19,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report the windshield pillar creating a blind spot when making left turns, contributing to collisions with medians and other obstacles.
- Some drivers describe a sunroof shattering or exploding while driving at highway speed with no impact from an outside object.
- Rear bumpers reported hanging loose or sagging on one side, with mounting clips visibly separated.
- The front skid plate, described as thin molded plastic held by a few screws, has come loose and detached at highway speed, striking the bumper and creating a road hazard.
- Head restraints are described as pushing the head forward, restricting visibility and neck movement while driving.
- A shadow reportedly appears on the upper windshield when low-beam headlights are on, reducing visibility at night.
When 2013 Toyota Prius body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 18, 2012, latest Jul 27, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Toyota Prius
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Prius model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Toyota Prius have?
- NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Prius, making up 5% of the 409 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Prius Structure & Body issues?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Prius.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 19,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- Yes, NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 1 injury among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Prius, along with 1 fire.
- How does the 2013 Prius compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2013 Prius had 19 Structure & Body complaints (5% share), lower in share than 2018 (17%) and 2023 (32%), but higher in count than several later model years.