The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2013 Toyota Prius, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Pedestrian alert sounds

    NHTSA #DP22005

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Brake Actuator Valve Wear

    NHTSA #DP23005

    Status:
    PENDING

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  4. INVESTIGATION: Brake Actuator Valve Wear

    NHTSA #DP19004

    Status:
    CLOSED

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