2013 Toyota Yaris
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 258 |
| 2008 | 218 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 90 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Yaris. While driving approximately 50 MPH, three deer jumped in front of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle struck the deer and the air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-08
My daughter was driving on the highway, thinks that she must have hit a patch of ice because the car suddenly felt out of control. The last thing she remembers is heading straight toward a guardrail and turning to avoid a collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-17
Our daughter was driving our 2013 Toyota Yaris on the highway approximately 60-65MPH, hit a patch of ice and spun out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-05
Service brakes
2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Sometimes wobbles on the road. When brakes are apply in a quick stop, it feels like it will not stop. It makes a noise. Brakes were inspected but could not find an answer. Happen while in montion once it reach beyond the 20 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-22
Also filed under Structure
Structure
2 of 9 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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The single blade windshield wiper was hitting below the windshield and then it completely stopped working today. I have made an appointment to get it serviced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-19
Suspension
1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-06-22Structure15V134000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Toyota Yaris — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V134000 · Structure
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Yaris have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.