2013 Toyota Corolla: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2013 Toyota Corolla, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.
Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.
Safety recalls
5 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Complaints by area
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Is 2013 the bad year? Complaints by model year
Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Corolla years we track (click a year for its full report):
Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Corolla have?
The 2013 Toyota Corolla has 5 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.
How reliable is the 2013 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA has 201 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported issues are airbag warnings / non-deployment, stalling / loss of power while driving, paint peeling / rust. Compare it against nearby model years above.
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