2013 Scion IQ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IQ years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Scion IQ. That ranks 2nd out of 4 IQ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 100%), typically at around 40,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Scion IQ problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 100% | 40,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 1,758 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 1,758 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 1,758 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Scion IQ recalls (1)
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Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.
Risk: If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rough idle and engine shutting off while driving. Vehicle is at toyota dealer and diagnostic has been performed. Dealer has determined the cause to be internal carbon deposit in the combustion chambers. Toyota is refusing to cover the repair in their warranty enhancement program zg8 because my vin…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SCION IQ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN 2016 BY ADVANTAGE TOYOTA OF RIVER OAKS (1970 RIVER OAKS DR, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409, [redacted]). THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER FOR AN OIL…
Recalled for possibility of a valve spring breaking potentially causing the engine to stop working while under driving conditions. Recall notice indicated that the time for repairs was approximately 2 days and this was confirmed by the service department at valdosta toyota when the vehicle was…
Excessive oil consumption, starting at 86k miles. Using 7 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles, with a starting capacity of 3.8 quarts. This means i'm doing 2 complete oil changes every 3k miles. Toyota dealership said it was normal for that car to use so much oil. Oil light came on about half way…
(see seattle police) inc.# [xxx]) i was crossing dexter ave. N. To make a left turn at crockett st. Immediately i struck a ford explorer going n/b on dexter which had just pulled from the curb about 100' away. My car sustained front end damage and was declared a total wreck. The right front of the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Scion IQ?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Scion IQ?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Scion IQ a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IQ model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.