Is the 2013 Scion XB a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Scion XB ranks #8 of 11 among XB model years (Complaint Index 30/100, verdict: Good). It has 13 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Scion XB?

The most reported problem areas are electrical system (5 complaints), airbags (4 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 40,250 miles.

Does the 2013 Scion XB have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2013 Scion XB, most recently reported 2019, covering airbags.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Scion XB?

EPA rates the 2013 Scion XB at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2013 Scion XB Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

30/100

#8 most-complained of 11 XB years

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

The 2013 Scion XB has 13 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 30 out of 100 — #8 highest of 11 XB model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury.

Complaints: 13
Recalls: 2
Crashes / fires: 2 / 2
Injuries / deaths: 1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 24; 22 city / 27 hwy

2013 Scion XB recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

NHTSA 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Airbags1,299,448 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
NHTSA 18V024000Jan 9, 2018Airbags628,018 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

2013 Scion XB fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 22 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Combined: 24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,700; 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 XB years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2011	Caution	50	54	5	24
2012	Good	40	45	3	24
2013	Good	30	13	2	24
2014	Best	0	9	2	24
2015	Best	20	6	2	24

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Scion XB a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Scion XB ranks #8 of 11 among XB model years (Complaint Index 30/100, verdict: Good). It has 13 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Scion XB?: The most reported problem areas are electrical system (5 complaints), airbags (4 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 40,250 miles.
Does the 2013 Scion XB have any recalls?: Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2013 Scion XB, most recently reported 2019, covering airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Scion XB?: EPA rates the 2013 Scion XB at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.