Toyota · Yaris · 2013
2013 Toyota Yaris
1
Recall
9
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2013 Toyota Yaris has 1 recall and 9 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Research Context
The 2013 Toyota Yaris page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 3 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2013 Toyota Yaris currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 9 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags (3), steering,suspension (1), visibility/wiper (1).
- Vehicle
- 2013 Toyota Yaris
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 9
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
13.6% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 15V134000March 09, 2015
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. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a roof headliner that does not provide the proper occupant protection in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 201, " Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
9 totalVISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 14, 2022
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. It is also very hard to find sub blades for this and can only purchase 26 inch regular blades.
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 21, 2020
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. IT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY.
AIR BAGS
CRASH2 injuriesSep 4, 2015
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 VEHICL...
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STRUCTURE
May 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR SEALANT WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED WATER TO PENETRATE THE REAR SEATS WHEN IT RAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER TO HAVE AN INSPECTION PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILE...
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AIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryJan 3, 2015
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...
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AIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryJan 3, 2015
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. THE NEXT THING SHE REMEMBERS IS BEING ON THE ...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 3, 2014
I RENTED THIS CAR FOR 1 WEEK, WHEN I WOULD GO TO APPLY THE BRAKE MY FOOT WOULD SLIP OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO ME EVERY 4TH OR 5TH TIME I WENT TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO BE SO CAREFUL IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE EVER DRIVEN, I'M 58 YEARS OLD AND K...
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STEERING,SUSPENSION
Feb 13, 2014
THE CAR TILT TO THE RIGHT, SOMETIMES WOBBLES ON THE ROAD. AT SOME CURBS APPLIES THE ANTILOCK AT THE RIGHT NO MATTER. THIS HAPPEN WHILE IN MONTION ONCE IT REACH BEYOND THE 20 MILES. WHEN DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC IT JUMPS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 11, 2013
RAN OVER SOMETHING ON THE HIGHWAY IN YARIS RENTAL CAR. THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED / OR RUPTURED AS THERE WAS A LONG CRACK IN IT AND FUEL POURED OUT. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF HIGHWAY TO A GAS STATION (~ 1/4 - 1/2 MI) WHERE I PARKED AND WE EXITED CAR. ADDITIONAL FUEL R...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Yaris have?
The 2013 Toyota Yaris has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2013 Toyota Yaris?
NHTSA has received 9 owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Toyota Yaris.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2013 Toyota Yaris?
The 2013 Toyota Yaris received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Yaris?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2013 Toyota Yaris are air bags (3 reports), steering,suspension (1 reports), visibility/wiper (1 reports).
Does the 2013 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2013 Toyota Yaris. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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