2013 Toyota Prius C: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Brakes · TX

November 2, 2026 approximately 1:37pm I was coming to a stop intending to take a left turn onto a Highway. As I applied the brake the car suddenly lunged forward almost throwing me into oncoming traffic at very high speeds. I was far too close to colliding or being thrown in front of a car that was traveling in the nearest lane. They took a lane change that was thankfully clear for them to do. This specific part of the highway had a fatality crash just 3 days prior. Suddenly, lights show up on the dashboard including ABS, brake, traction control and the warning light. The brake actuator assembly failed. From what I’ve seen this is a known issue that Toyota has acknowledged with a specialized warranty that my vehicle has aged out of. However the most crucial is I am well under the mileage for the part to have failed due to ware and tear. This was a manufactures fault. Tomorrow I will have the car inspected and confirmed that the failure occurred.

Filed Jan 2, 2026 · Brakes · CA

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 who charged $290 again to scan and came up with failed brake booster and pump assembly. The dealers is quoting total $4000 to fix. Toyota Customer Support Program Bulletin dated 8/2018 and revised on 8/2019 extends the warranty on for this issue (for Toyota Prius C 2013) for 10 years or 150000 miles. I was never informed by Toyota or the seller (Stevens Creek Toyota, San Jose CA) about this defect under warranty that I could have gotten repaired well before the dead line of 10 years. Now Both Toyota or the dealer's service department refuse to bear the repair cost.

Filed Dec 20, 2025 · Brakes · FL

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 noise every 15 seconds or so previously, at different times when parked, but I thought it was the hybrid engine. Now I think it was the brake pump trying to build up pressure due to a faulty, leaking brake actuator.

Filed Apr 3, 2025 · Airbags, Driver assistance · MI · crash

There was a driver side collision and the airbags did not deploy. Brakes do not slowly apply they slam down causing vehicle to slide/skid in emergency braking, ABS does not function properly. The dealership recently did an appraisal (4/2/25) on the vehicle that states “Lost communication with side airbag sensor LH, Side airbag sensor LH initialization incomplete, front speed sensor RH & LH circuit, and D- Door Motor ECU communication stop”. Insurance company inspected vehicle after crash, and there was a police report filed. There were no warning indicators prior to incident or after.

Filed Dec 23, 2024 · Brakes · OH

the vehicle exhibits several warning lights on the dash including ABS, VSC brake and handbrake. Diagnosed code as C1391 which toyota had released a bulletin to admit this issue, but they don’t make a recall instead of only repair it when occurred within their limited time line. now my vehicle falls in their bulletin scope but out of their “warranty “ scope. and quoted for thousands of repair. as a matter of fact, this put me at a great risk in driving it. and toyota didn’t make a public recall to solve this problem.

Filed Sep 14, 2024 · Brakes · FL

Driving on the highway at 70mph my warning lights for my ABS, traction control, and other brake related warning lights came on. My brakes became soft and hard to stop the car. Immediately brought to dealer who said that my booster accumulator was leaking and needed to replace both the accumulator and pump for over $3,500. This is a know. Issue with Toyota because they have a service bulletin that they wouldn’t honor because my car is more than 10 years old. This is a serious issue and someone is going to get badly hurt.

Filed Aug 12, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 133,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and pulling out of the driveway, while attempting to depress the brake pedal, excessive amount of force was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended, and the vehicle was jerking while stopping. The contact stated that the ABS, Brakes, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the hydraulic brake booster pump actuator and accumulator had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program under the federal safety agency ID Number: 10181735 (Equipment Adaptive/Mobility, Equipment, Service Brakes) however the vehicle was no longer covered for the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the Customer Service Program. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2022 · Brakes · TX

The break master cylinder is lighted up on the dashboard and the ABS system is not working which makes me sliding when I'm trying to use brakes. Too much noise coming when starting the engine for like a minute then it cool down The front chairs are not good for diver and passenger nick as it is one piece chairs with build in head stand and now I'm reviewing chiropractor for my nick frequently since I used this car

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 44,700 miles · MD

While driving on the highway, with less than 45,000 miles and regular maintenance meticulously performed on the car, the brake system warning, ABS warning, and slip indicator warning lights all illuminated - indicating, "have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer immediately." took car to toyota dealer and service technician discovered engine electrical wire harness was completely chewed through by rodents, which he said has become increasingly common now that toyota is using soy-based wire coverings, and that the car was unsafe to drive until the wire harness is completely replaced. The estimated cost of repair is $3,843.83. Toyota will not cover the cost of their design defect, which not only causes a major financial setback, but also a serious safety hazard for anyone driving a toyota.