2013 Toyota Yaris recalls and problems

The 2013 Toyota Yaris has 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 0

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Toyota Yaris vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Toyota Yaris recalls

Recall 15V-134: Structure

Reported Mar 9, 2015 · 16,582 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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."

Risk: If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact requirements, there is an increased risk of occupantl injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2013 Toyota Yaris problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	3
Service Brakes	2
Structure	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Steering	1
Suspension	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Door — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 35,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Toyota Yaris complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper · reported Mar 19, 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 · reported Jul 22, 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.

Steering · at 59,000 miles · reported Oct 27, 2015

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.

Air Bags · at 63,500 miles · reported Sep 8, 2015

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.…

Structure · at 11,000 miles · reported Jul 20, 2015

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 mileage was 11,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Toyota Yaris: 15V-134 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Toyota Yaris?

Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 35,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.