2013 Toyota Yaris Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2013 Toyota Yaris has a complaint index of 36, ranking 10th out of 15 model years, and carries a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 9 complaints, 1 recall, 3 crashes, and 4 injuries for this year, with airbags as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 36/100
- #10 of 15 Yaris years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 32.5
- 30 city / 35.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2013 Toyota Yaris problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags3 (33%)
- Brakes2 (22%)
- Structure & Body2 (22%)
- Fuel System1 (11%)
- Steering1 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a collision with deer at 50 mph, causing severe front-end damage and two injuries requiring medical attention.
- A driver spun out on ice at highway speed and lost control, with the crash outcome unclear from the report.
- The brake pedal was described as small and positioned so the driver's foot could slip off during stops.
- A fuel tank reportedly cracked and leaked after driving over road debris, prompting the driver to pull over.
- Rear door sealant reportedly let water into the rear seats during rain at 11,000 miles.
- Steering reportedly caused the car to tilt or wobble at low speeds and jump when antilock braking engaged.
2013 Toyota Yaris recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V134000Mar 9, 2015Structure & Body16,582 vehicles
Structure
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.
Remedy: 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.
2013 Toyota Yaris fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 35.5 MPG
- Combined
- 32.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,000
- 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 Yaris years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Toyota Yaris reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2013 Yaris a complaint index of 36 and a Good verdict compared to other Yaris model years, with 9 complaints and 1 recall on file.
- What is the top problem area for the 2013 Toyota Yaris?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 33% of complaints, including reports of airbags not deploying in a crash.
- Does the 2013 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 15V134000) covering headliner replacement for vehicles sold or registered in Puerto Rico.
- How does the 2013 Yaris compare to other bad Yaris years?
- The 2013 Yaris ranks 10th worst out of 15 model years, well below the higher-complaint 2007 and 2008 model years, which both carry an Avoid verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Toyota Yaris?
- EPA rates the 2013 Yaris at 32.5 mpg combined (30 city / 35.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,000.