Brakes
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
What Owners Say
"Third time one rear caliper was sticking, causing unusual wear on the rear rotor."
Anonymous, NY (2013 Toyota Prius V Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)""All 4 calipers were warn and needed replacement after 97,250 miles. The rear brake pads needed replacement on average 22,000 miles. The front break pads only needed replacement twice at 60,000 and 90,000 miles.""
Anonymous, NY (2013 Toyota Prius V Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"I got the dreaded BRAKE + READY + ABS + ((!)) lights. The Brake Booster Accumulator Actuator needed replacement. Was coved by Toyota on all Prius until 2023. Now they wanted $5,000!!!! What a rip off! Got it done at independent shop for $3,000."
Anonymous A., VA (2013 Toyota Prius V Five 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)""The pedal was never pressed all the way to the floor but it was a different feeling than normal. It occurred just one time. Parts had to be ordered. Vehicle was at shop for 4 days (M-Th). Dealership repairman broke the windshield which was replaced at their cost. TSB -0089-20 is open and applies to this vehicle, following the TSB, if DTC 1391 is active, require replacement of Brake Booster assembly, pump, and the master cylinder.""
Anonymous A., IN (2013 Toyota Prius V Five 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)""All warning lights came on while highway driving. When applying the brakes it felt odd and different but the brakes did stop the vehicle. Felt safe enough to drive to a Toyota dealer right then but they were closed. left car there and dropped key in night drop box. Dealer ran diagnostic test. DTC C1391 is present. Replaced Brake booster Pump assy, Brake cylinder kit and brake fluid.""
Anonymous A., IN (2013 Toyota Prius V Five 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)""The last upgrade to the car software causes the car to jump forward when applying the brakes and the car hits a pothole, so it needs to be into neutral to brake properly.""
Anonymous, MN (2013 Toyota Prius V Five 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"E-brake was stuck, requiring replacement of the entire cable which my mechanic described as a very laborious task."
Anonymous A., NY (2013 Toyota Prius V Five 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Since 90% of the brakes work is done in the front, there should be almost nowhere on the rear brakes. I have had to replace that rotor three times."
Anonymous, NY (2013 Toyota Prius V Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)""The rear brake pads needed replacement on average 22,000 miles. The front break pads only needed replacement twice at 60,000 and 90,000 miles.""
Anonymous, NY (2013 Toyota Prius V Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
"related to previous post about the break repair work we needed done and Toyota refused to pay for it even though it was covered under a recall until 2023."
Anonymous A., VA (2013 Toyota Prius V Five 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)