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2013 Scion TC Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

9/100

#11 most-complained of 12 TC years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Scion TC has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 9 out of 100 — #11 highest of 12 TC model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is brakes (3 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 3 injuries.

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
22.5 city / 30 hwy

Top 2013 Scion TC problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes3 (33%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain3 (33%)
  3. Airbags2 (22%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers2 (22%)
  5. Other1 (11%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (11%)
2013 Scion TC complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2012Oct 2015Apr 2018Mar 2019Jul 2025
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Jul 2025; peak Jul 2015 (3).

2013 Scion TC recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Scion TC fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22.5 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other TC years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Good3629025
2012Best08125
2013Best99025
2014Caution5520026
2015Good4522226

All Scion TC years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Scion TC a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Scion TC ranks #11 of 12 among TC model years (Complaint Index 9/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Scion TC?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (3 complaints), transmission & powertrain (3 complaints), and airbags (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Scion TC have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Scion TC in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Scion TC?
EPA rates the 2013 Scion TC at 25 MPG combined (22.5 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.