2013 Toyota Yaris Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yaris years
- Not enough data 11th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Yaris. That ranks 11th out of 15 Yaris model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 63,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 33% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 22% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 28,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Toyota Yaris recalls (1)
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Structure
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 31, 2011, to February 9, 2015, and sold or registered in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a roof headliner that does not provide the proper occupant protection in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 201, " Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact requirements, there is an increased risk of occupantl injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service 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.
The single blade windshield wiper was hitting below the windshield and then it completely stopped working today. I have made an appointment to get it serviced. It is also very hard to find sub blades for this and can only purchase 26 inch regular blades.
Sometimes wobbles on the road. When brakes are apply in a quick stop, it feels like it will not stop. It makes a noise. Brakes were inspected but could not find an answer. Happen while in montion once it reach beyond the 20 miles. It happens frequently.
The car tilt to the right, sometimes wobbles on the road. At some curbs applies the antilock at the right no matter. This happen while in montion once it reach beyond the 20 miles. When driving in slow traffic it jumps.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota yaris. While driving approximately 50 mph, three deer jumped in front of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle struck the deer and the air bags did not deploy. The contact mentioned that there was severe damage caused to the front end of the vehicle. A police report…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota yaris. The contact stated that the rear door sealant was defective and caused water to penetrate the rear seats when it rained. The vehicle was not taken to dealer to have an inspection performed. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 11,000.
Other Toyota Yaris years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Yaris | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 Yaris | 26 | 3 |
| 2018 Yaris | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Yaris | 15 | 3 |
| 2016 Yaris | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Yaris | 15 | 4 |
| 2014 Yaris | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 Yaris | 35 | 5 |
| 2011 Yaris | 25 | 3 |
| 2010 Yaris | 90 | 9 |
| 2009 Yaris | 92 | 10 |
| 2008 Yaris | 218 | 10 |
| 2007 Yaris | 258 | 10 |
| 2006 Yaris | 5 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Yaris?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Toyota Yaris?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Toyota Yaris a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yaris model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.