The 2013 Toyota Prius C's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 403 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

403

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2013 Toyota Prius C has accumulated 403 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes147

02Unknown Or Other25

03Electrical System16

04Air Bags14

05Exterior Lighting14

403 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 2013 Toyota Prius C

32States

33%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 20% of listings are there. But with 32 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

2620%

FLFlorida

97%

NCNorth Carolina

86%

DCWashington DC

75%

ILIllinois

65%

TXTexas

65%

MNMinnesota

54%

NHNew Hampshire

54%

WAWashington

54%

GAGeorgia

54%

OROregon

54%

HIHawaii

43%

DEDelaware

43%

PAPennsylvania

43%

MDMaryland

32%

UTUtah

32%

OHOhio

32%

NYNew York

32%

OKOklahoma

32%

MA2

NJ2

CO2

ME1

ID1

MO1

IN1

VA1

AZ1

NV1

SC1

KY1

LA1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Toyota Prius C?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Toyota Prius C a good car to buy?

The 2013 Toyota Prius C has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report service brakes as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What are common problems with the 2013 Toyota Prius C?

Out of 403 owner complaints, service brakes issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.