CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Toyota Corolla has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 201 complaints with NHTSA, including 46 crashes, 1 fire, 51 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (73 reports).
2013 Toyota Corolla recalls
Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) in certain vehicles may malfunction during some crashes.
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger airbag inflators in these vehicles can degrade over time when exposed to long-term high humidity, high temperature, and temperature cycling.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2013 Toyota Corolla problems
Problem areas named in the 201 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 73 |
| Steering | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Seat Belts | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Power Train | 9 |
What owners report
UNKNOWN
The paint on my 2013 Toyota Corolla, Super White (040), is peeling extensively down to the primer on the roof, hood, trunk, and door frames and pillar areas. Toyota previously acknowledged this issue as a manufacturing defect affecting 2008â2017 Corollas and issued a Warranty Enhancement Program to address it. My vehicleâs claim for assistance was denied solely due to the program expiration, even though the defect persists. The peeling is widespread, severe, and not consistent with normal wear or environmental exposure. The metal surfaces are exposed, increasing the risk of corrosion. I am submitting this complaint to document the defect and Toyotaâs refusal to assist despite prior
Wiper blades only going fast. Fuse and moter are fine however wiper blades goes real fast.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 71,509 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 197,151.
Blue color paint on hood and trunk of vehicle peeling off.The vehicle only has 29,000 miles and is parked in garage. Toyota needs to repaint car and absorb the cost.
2013 Toyota Corolla questions
Does the 2013 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Toyota Corolla: Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Corolla?
Based on 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (73), Steering (39), Service Brakes (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Toyota Corolla has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.