Seven problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2013 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
We hare recently started experiencing excessive oil consumption without dash warning. Our car burned 2 quarts of oil in 150 miles with no warning. Toyota has issued an internal service bulletin (t-sb-0169-16) that covers our VIN number, but since we are beyond warranty they made no offer to help (we were not notified while the vehicle was under warranty). Essentially our car was in motion at highway speeds with little or no oil, but no warning that there was no oil. I think we got very lucky that our drive ended before the engine failed.
Toyota dealership refused on recall based on defected steering shaft which was bought by me and fixed by mechanic. It was critical issue and recall in other models as well. Also, Toyota does not fix defective piston rings based on excessive oil consumption -https://attachments. Priuschat. Com/attachment-files/2019/04/165269_t-sb-0169-16. Pdf. Please help me at least recover some money for the part and finally let them be responsible for burned oil in engine!.
Unknown squeaking at the back, none of the mechanics was able identify the sound on the back seat . . . Oil burning, bulbs burning so often.
Engine is starting to burn oil after 120000 miles. Appears engine has an inherent design flaw as the solution to this problem per Toyota is to replace rings and pistons at a $4500 cost to the owner. Spoke to Toyota customer care and they say they haven't heard anything yet I took my car to a Toyota dealership and the service advisor said that Toyota knows all about the problem so someone is not telling the truth. I believe that Toyota should step up and repair this defect now that they know they have it at their cost. I had a 100000 warranty on the vehicle and have always serviced it every 5000 miles. That's how I found out that I had the problem. The next problem is that the owners are going to sell their vehicles to an unsuspecting owner who will inherent this problem. Also, the value of my car will diminish as a result of this defect. Toyota just wants this problem to go away and that's not right that they don't make an accommodation to help the consumer who has trusted them over the many years. I have purchased 3 other Toyota s over the years and they all lived up to the quality that Toyota sells to the consumer. This time they have an inherent design issue that they want to sweep under the rug.
Excessive motor oil burning at a rate of 2 quarts every 5000 miles. Dealer claims is normal wear and tear. Dealer confirms that there is no leakage.
1st - excessive oil consumption. . . Bought the vehicle new in 2013, never had to refill engine oil in between oil changes of every 10,000 miles (synthetic oil 0w 20). At appx a little over 100,000 miles, check engine light came on and when I checked the dipstick, no oil is registering. Went to a gas station and purchased 1 qt of mobil 1 0w20 and after pouring it in, still not showing any oil in the dipstick. Purchased another quart and finally showed closed to half on the dipstick. I am now averaging appx 1 qt of add on oil every 1200 miles or so, again using 0w20. 2nd - poor mpg. . . From brand new till appx 70,000 miles or so, was averaging 40 - 42 mpg. Took the car in 2015 for a software recall and immediately, mpg went to 35 - 36 mpg. Dealer claims nothing to do with the recall and blames it on my newly purchased all season pirelli tires. Was told mpg will improve once tires has maybe 1000 miles or so on it. Its been appx 60,000 miles now and mpg has not improved at all. Always on eco mode and gently drives the car just like when it was brand new in pretty much same places / condition - southern California. It sounds like rpm is too high. . . . Its always on drive and not on lower gear (b) and no heavy load or trailer besides usual passenger of appx 2 to 3 (kids + adult).
Excessive oil burning.