2013 Toyota Prius C service brakes problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Toyota Prius C — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car suddenly needed a jump start and again after a day or two of non-use. On the third day Brakes, ABS and traction control warnings were lighted up and remains. Brakes are mostly ineffective. My own scan returns the code C1252 and C1256 that says brake booster system failing. Took it to the dealer…”
filed Jan 2, 2026
“Warning lamps for ABS and others and the chiming dings came on while pulling away from the bank drive through and parking for a second. I shut the engine off and turned back on with no success. I was barely able to park in a spot because of difficulties braking. My car had been making an electric…”
filed Dec 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Prius C years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Prius C | 8 | 25% |
| 2012 Prius C | 26 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Toyota Prius C
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.