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ProblemsByVin Index / 2013-TOYOTA-COROLLA / COMPLAINTS
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2013 Toyota Corolla owner complaints

201 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 5 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 7 complaints shown

66 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/28/2016 64,996 mi Crash ODI #10937779.0

I had a wreck and I ran into another car going about 25 MPH and my air bag did not deploy. I hit someone from behind, I thought I hit the brake but it did not stop and acted like I had the accelerator on. So I am asking about air bag & brake problems

12/10/2016 72,000 mi ODI #10934403.0

Takata recall this recall came out in may, and I cannot even have anyone sit in the front seat, as there is a risk if there is a front impact that metal shards will go into the occupants face from the airbag.

12/06/2016 51,000 mi Crash ODI #10930209.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota corolla. While driving 55 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the guardrail. The vehicle rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. Minor injuries were sustained, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a yard and was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the air bag failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

12/05/2013 19,651 mi Crash ODI #10554935.0

I stopped on a slow going traffic on a highway.suddenly, a Ford explorer hit me on the back trunk and rear glass damaged suddenly and pushed my car to hit the car in front of me. It damaged the front badly. If I have passengers in the back, it will hurt them badly or sudden death because of the back is not strong which cause the glasses to break and bend the trunk and sun roof. The air bag did not pop up. It is not safe!! My head, neck, back, spinal cord were painful. There were no damage on the Ford explorer. Toyota was easily damage and rolled/pushed to the front car. Please tested the back/trunk/bumper/airbag. Recently about 5 months ago, my 2006 corolla was hit behind from a Honda accord that was going 5mph after making a stop at a stoplight. My car was badly damaged at the bumper an

12/03/2018 ODI #11155635.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Toyota corolla. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v024000 (air bags). When the dealer (Toyota south atlanta, 6865 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260, (770) 961-0225) was contacted, they stated that an email would be sent from reception to schedule the recall repair. After waiting for months, the contact had not yet received a response from the dealer. There was no mention of a loaner vehicle option. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11/29/2014 10,500 mi Crash ODI #10661297.0

My 2013 Toyota corolla was involved in a collision on 10/07/14, in which my son was driving the vehicle. The other driver made a illegal left turn in front of my son. The vehicle sustained massive front end damage. Majority of the front end was caved in, yet the airbag did not deploy. My son sustained some injuries and sought medical attention. ..updated 12/11/14 *bf updated 06/2/2015 *js

11/28/2017 36,327 mi ODI #11050937.0

Takata recall--car make and model are listed on recall list--local Toyota dealer says no--but don't trust that statement. Checked with colonial Toyota, indiana pa 15701--was repeatedly told no.

other 2 complaints shown

12/29/2025 ODI #11707640.0

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 2008–2017 Corollas and issued a Warranty Enhancement Program to address it. My vehicle’s 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 Toyota’s refusal to assist despite prior acknowledgment.

12/12/2017 93,000 mi 1 injury ODI #11054107.0

My daughter has the 2013 Toyota corolla and she was in a serious situation. She was followed by 3 people and when she stopped and parked her car the doors automatically unlocked and before she knew it someone opened her door and dragged her out of the car and she was jumped on by 3 people. Because her doors automatically unlocked my daughter was seriously injured. If the doors did not automatically unlock when you put the car in park she could have been safe. I have two corollas. One I drive 2016 and one my daughter drives 2013 and they both have the same issue. I think their should be a recall because this is a serious issue. My daughter could have been beaten to death because her doors automatically unlocked but she was seriously injured. I will be filling more complaints until this is r

seatbelts 2 complaints shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $500 · see seatbelts cluster analysis →
12/15/2014 ODI #10664410.0

Rear driver side seat belt buckle clicker incorrectly installed clicker part was installed reverse in rear seat causing middle and rear driver side passenger for the potential of seat belts become in tangled... Problem taken care of by dealer at our complaint.... *tr

12/14/2014 26,000 mi ODI #10664154.0

Our seat belt is coming apart on our back seat belts, where it retracks into the car., it is freying. *tr

brakes 2 complaints shown

12 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/07/2018 20,700 mi ODI #11156907.0

There's a high pitched metal grinding noise that has been coming and going on it's own when applying the brakes. This noise happens at slow or high speeds. My brake pads still have meat on them and the rotor is not warped as well. I've even checked for brake dust which I don't have any so I'm not sure what's going on. My friend's 2012 corolla makes the same metal grinding noise when braking and there has even been complaints on carcomplaints.com and see people having the same issue. I bought this car over two years ago and it still has been making the same noise since then. Please look into this because this could be a serious issue due to a problem with the most important part of a car..the braking system! Thank you, NHTSA. *tr

11/24/2015 ODI #10806543.0

I leased my car in june 2013 and about a year and half later the mechanic told me that my brakes are getting low. I was confused I thought brakes lasted a least three years brand new out the dealership. He said no it depends how I drive and how many times I stop. So I said really you have cars coming in a year and half later that have low brakes already it sounds like you guys put in cheap brakes. He said no that their brakes are top quality brakes. So I said ok but I will wait six months. So here we are now 2 years into my lease and about 19500 miles into my car they said I needed brakes. I called pep boys, midas, and other shops they said my brakes shouldn't die that fast. I said I thought so too but the Toyota insist that their brakes are excellent and that it is normal for brake

engine 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/30/2015 21,500 mi ODI #10817109.0

Dec 27 2015 around reno nv. It happened three times that day. I was breaking gently to come to a stop (because of a stop sign). The shifter was in "d". When the car speed decreased to around 10mph, the engine suddenly accelerated and the car lurched forward. I applied maximum pressure on the brake pedal to stop the car. The car stopped, the engine was idling after the stop. After the stop, everything went back to normal, till it happened the 2 other times this day (same scenario). Dec 29 2015 in south lake tahoe ca. I was driving at around 10mph in heavy traffic in downtown. Shifter was in "d". The car in front of me stopped. I depressed the brake pedal to stop. At that point the engine suddenly accelerated in full force. The car lurched forward. I applied full force on the brake pedal

powertrain 1 complaint shown

8 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/22/2014 5,000 mi ODI #10667767.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.

electrical 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/08/2015 50,000 mi ODI #10808950.0

When we go to remove the key from the ignition switch it won't turn completely to allow removal at times and you have to start the car several times to move it and it can affect the shifting of the transmission out of park. The vehicle was stationary at the time. This of course can be a safety problem.

visibility 1 complaint shown

5 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
11/19/2025 ODI #11700452.0

Wiper blades only going fast. Fuse and moter are fine however wiper blades goes real fast.

steering 1 complaint shown

39 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
11/19/2020 36,603 mi ODI #11375471.0

On 11/19/20 the car accelerated and brakes stuck when turning right at about 5-10 miles to the parking space at jalapenos restaurant, 450 e 1st st tustin ca 92780. Car stopped because the bar on the ground prevented the car from moving forward! It scared the hell out of me, it left me shacking!

Showing 300 of 201 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Toyota/Corolla#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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