2013 Toyota Corolla
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 201
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 201 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 134 |
| 1994 | 184 |
| 1995 | 176 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 135 |
| 1998 | 225 |
| 1999 | 155 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 720 |
| 2004 | 477 |
| 2005 | 853 |
| 2006 | 840 |
| 2007 | 836 |
| 2008 | 314 |
| 2009 | 1,459 |
| 2010 | 1,244 |
| 2011 | 584 |
| 2012 | 446 |
| 2013 | 201 |
| 2014 | 268 |
| 2015 | 220 |
| 2016 | 214 |
| 2017 | 178 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2019 | 203 |
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2021 | 186 |
| 2022 | 99 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 64 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
36% · 73 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module and inflator module.
Show complaint excerpts
My wife had a collision and my Corolla became total but airbag never inflate
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-04
Sunday, February 4 at about 7 pm, it had been a rainy day with a lot of humidity, leaving my parents' house a block before the traffic lights I do not understand how the air bags were activated and as a result of that I lost control of my vehicle...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-17
I rear ended a a chevy tahoe, at aound 20-35 MPH, the vehicle received heavy damage in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was declared total loss. I the driver received a concussion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-13
Steering
19% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
Service brakes
12% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
9% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while at a stop with the brakes depressed, the vehicle accelerated and the contact crashed into the wall of a private residence.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-08
Engine
8% · 16 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may…
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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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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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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.
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2020-03-16Air bags20V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 73 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
- Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2013 Toyota Corolla reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Toyota Corolla is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Corolla?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Corolla have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.