Most common 2013 Toyota Yaris problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Yaris complaints by model year
Best Yaris years: 2006, 2016, 2013. Years to avoid: 2008, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012. Compare all years →
2013 Toyota Yaris recalls (1)
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.
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.
What 2013 Toyota Yaris owners say
Air bags
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. The contact mentioned that there was severe damage caused to the front end of the vehicle. A police report was filed. There were two injuries reported that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer's recall for the air bags. The approximate failure mileage was 63,500. The VIN was not available.
Our daughter was driving our 2013 Toyota Yaris on the highway approximately 60-65mph, hit a patch of ice and spun out. It is unclear exactly what happened after that as she has no memory of what occurred from the time the car began to spin and was headed straight toward a guard rail and then her being in the car on the side of the road. It is unclear how long she was there before she regained consciousness. The car has significant damage to the right front, left front, left side and left rear. Our daughter sustained a severe concussion with loss of consciousness and anterograde and retrograde amnesia, injured her neck and has a herniated disc at c5-6, broke a front tooth, and has numerous contusions, including on the left side of her head, left hip, and both knees. The air bags did not deploy. She was wearing her seat belt. …
2013 Toyota Yaris engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 30 / 36 / 33 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 30 / 35 / 32 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Toyota Yaris a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Yaris rates better than average: 63% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Yaris at the same age. It is one of the best Yaris years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Toyota Yaris?
The air bags — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (2) and body & structure (2).
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Yaris have?
There is 1 recall for the 2013 Toyota Yaris, the most recent from March 9, 2015 (structure). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Yaris?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2016 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012. See the full Toyota Yaris years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Toyota Yaris problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.