2013 Scion xB
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 253 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 339 |
| 2009 | 140 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 13 total reports mention: engine.
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Clutch, 2013, wagon, xB, tanaka, humid, smoking, melting, smell, fluids. When I drove this lemon off the lot it had 17 miles. 2013 Scion, xB, clutch, wagon, 4 door, silver, limited edition??????
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-07
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Scion XB. The contact stated while her daughter was driving or idling, the driver noticed an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-03
The contact owns a 2013 Scion XB. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-06
Electrical system
4 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
4 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.
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Earlier today I was involved in a car accident on my 2013 Scion xB. My car's front bumper and hood are completely damage, along with the side fenders, the radiator is also broken and out of place, even the frame is a bit bent.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-21
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes.
Structure
1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Scion xB. The contact stated that the trunk failed to latch properly. The contact also mentioned that water had entered the headlight housing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-04
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2018-01-29Air bags18V024000 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,...
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.
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2018-11-16Service brakes, hydraulic18E091000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016...
Remedy: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed.
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2019-02-15Air bags19V005000 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...
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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Scion xB — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
- Recall 18E091000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2013 Scion xB reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Scion xB?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Scion xB have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-27 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.