How many engine complaints does the 2013 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 32 engine-area complaints for the 2013 Corolla, which is 16% of the 201 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Corolla engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problem area on the 2013 Corolla.

At what mileage do engine problems show up on the 2013 Corolla?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 30,032 miles.

Did the 2013 Corolla engine complaints involve crashes?

Yes, 10 of the 32 engine-area complaints involved a crash and 10 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.

2013 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 32 engine-area complaints for the 2013 Toyota Corolla, 16% of all 201 complaints filed for the year. Ten of those involved crashes and ten involved injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 30,032. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Engine complaints: 32; 16% of 201
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 10
Median mileage: 30,033 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe the vehicle surging or accelerating on its own at low speed, such as while parking or backing out of a driveway, even with the brake pedal applied.
Several complaints describe the car failing to stop when the brake was pressed, leading to collisions with walls, curbs, or other vehicles.
One owner reported sudden deceleration on highway upgrades near 65 mph in a manual-transmission car, saying a dealer acknowledged similar reports but had no fix.
A later complaint describes engine misfire codes (P219A and P0302) with shaking, jerking, and loss of power when the accelerator was pressed past a certain point.
Another owner reported the engine consuming excessive oil over time with no visible leaks or stains, alongside a gradual loss of power.

When 2013 Toyota Corolla engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 8, 2013, latest Jul 17, 2024.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Jul 2024; peak Apr 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Corolla model year

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

2010228 (19%)
201162 (11%)
201220 (4%)
201332 (16%)
201446 (17%)
201532 (15%)
201633 (15%)
201738 (21%)
201824 (18%)
201950 (25%)
2020113 (37%)
202146 (25%)
202216 (16%)
202314 (19%)
20248 (13%)
20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Toyota Corolla have?: NHTSA lists 32 engine-area complaints for the 2013 Corolla, which is 16% of the 201 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Corolla engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problem area on the 2013 Corolla.
At what mileage do engine problems show up on the 2013 Corolla?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 30,032 miles.
Did the 2013 Corolla engine complaints involve crashes?: Yes, 10 of the 32 engine-area complaints involved a crash and 10 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.