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2013 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2013 Toyota Corolla, 13% of its 201 total complaints for the year. Five crashes and four injuries were reported, with a median failure mileage of 36,603 miles. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
27
13% of 201
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
36,603 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal failing to stop the car at low speeds, including one case where the vehicle rear-ended another car after repeated pumping of the pedal.
  • Several drivers describe the accelerator or brake pedal trapping the edge of a shoe underneath it, making it impossible to press the brake in an emergency.
  • One owner reported the ABS system not working, diagnosed by a Toyota dealer, tied to a Takata-related repair discussion.
  • Some owners describe loud squeaking when braking at low speed, later diagnosed as needing brake replacement.
  • One report describes the car spinning out of control on a highway after the driver pumped the brakes to try to regain control.
  • A separate complaint describes repeated front and rear wheel bearing failures diagnosed alongside brake wear.

When 2013 Toyota Corolla brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2014, latest Sep 18, 2024.

2013 Toyota Corolla brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2014Oct 2014Dec 2016Jul 2017Aug 2018Mar 2019Sep 2021
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Sep 2024; peak Mar 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200549 (6%)
  2. 200641 (5%)
  3. 200753 (6%)
  4. 200831 (10%)
  5. 2009139 (10%)
  6. 2010189 (15%)
  7. 201123 (4%)
  8. 201213 (3%)
  9. 201327 (13%)
  10. 201422 (8%)
  11. 201520 (9%)
  12. 201632 (15%)
  13. 201730 (17%)
  14. 201811 (8%)
  15. 201916 (8%)
  16. 202025 (8%)
  17. 20219 (5%)
  18. 202216 (16%)
  19. 20237 (10%)
  20. 202410 (16%)
  21. 20258 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2013 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 27 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Corolla, which is 13% of the 201 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Toyota Corolla brakes?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake issues reported on the 2013 Corolla.
At what mileage do 2013 Corolla brake problems usually start?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 Corolla is 36,603 miles.
Did the 2013 Corolla brake issues cause crashes?
NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 4 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2013 Corolla.
How does the 2013 Corolla compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2013 Corolla's brake complaints made up 13% of its year's total, similar to 2016 (15%) and 2017 (17%), but higher than 2012 (3%) and 2011 (4%).

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.