Does the 2013 Toyota Prius have a suspension or wheel recall?

No. NHTSA does not list a related recall for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2013 Prius.

How common are suspension and wheel complaints on the 2013 Prius?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area, which is 4% of the 409 total complaints filed for the 2013 Prius.

At what mileage do these suspension and wheel problems happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 18,519 miles.

Are the 2013 Prius wheel problems dangerous?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes linked to this problem area for the 2013 Prius, with no reported fires or injuries.

2013 Toyota Prius Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Toyota Prius, 4% of the year's 409 total complaints, with 4 crashes and no fires. Owners report rear wheels separating from the vehicle due to rusted or broken frame/sub-frame members, along with wheel stud and tire failures. Median mileage at failure is 18,519, and no related recall is listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 15; 4% of 409
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 18,519 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear wheel separates completely from the vehicle after the rear sub-frame or frame member breaks or rusts through, sometimes while backing out of a driveway or driving on a smooth road.
Wheel lug studs snap or break during routine wheel removal or reinstallation, with dealers declining warranty coverage.
Tire sidewalls split or bulge out, showing cords, well before the tread wear would normally require replacement.
Sudden tire blowouts occur with no apparent cause, forcing drivers off the road to avoid a crash.
Rear wheel drifts inward and contacts the wheel well, accompanied by an abnormally loud noise while reversing.

When 2013 Toyota Prius suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 23, 2013, latest Aug 28, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Prius model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201037 (1%)
201111 (2%)
201212 (3%)
201315 (4%)
20143 (1%)
20156 (4%)
201615 (10%)
20176 (7%)
20181 (3%)
20193 (10%)
20203 (21%)
20211 (17%)
20221 (4%)
20234 (21%)
20246 (23%)
20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Prius have a suspension or wheel recall?: No. NHTSA does not list a related recall for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2013 Prius.
How common are suspension and wheel complaints on the 2013 Prius?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area, which is 4% of the 409 total complaints filed for the 2013 Prius.
At what mileage do these suspension and wheel problems happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 18,519 miles.
Are the 2013 Prius wheel problems dangerous?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes linked to this problem area for the 2013 Prius, with no reported fires or injuries.