Is transmission hesitation and delayed acceleration a known issue with the 2013 Toyota Corolla?

6 NHTSA complaints have been filed about transmission hesitation and delayed acceleration on the 2013 Toyota Corolla (2014-12 → 2019-10). Reported component: POWER TRAIN. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11181587): "WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING" Source: NHTSA.

Is takata recall notices and repair delays a known issue with the 2013 Toyota Corolla?

31 NHTSA complaints have been filed about takata recall notices and repair delays on the 2013 Toyota Corolla (2014-10 → 2025-02). Reported component: AIR BAGS. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11640478): "The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) and 19V005000 (AIR BAGS) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list" Source: NHTSA.

2013 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

Q: Is brake pedal failure and premature wear a known issue with the 2013 Toyota Corolla?

11 NHTSA complaints have been filed about brake pedal failure and premature wear on the 2013 Toyota Corolla (2014-01 → 2018-12). Reported component: SERVICE BRAKES. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11131692): "THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE LEAK BEHIND THE MASTER CYLINDER" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is airbag non-deployment in crashes a known issue with the 2013 Toyota Corolla?

22 NHTSA complaints have been filed about airbag non-deployment in crashes on the 2013 Toyota Corolla (2013-06 → 2020-07). Reported component: AIR BAGS. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11109687): "WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V024000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH, BACK PAINS, AND HEADACHES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is steering wander and loss of control a known issue with the 2013 Toyota Corolla?

29 NHTSA complaints have been filed about steering wander and loss of control on the 2013 Toyota Corolla (2013-01 → 2022-08). Reported component: STEERING. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11481742): "The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became loose while making left and right turns. As a result, the vehicle overturned without warning No warning lights were illuminated" Source: NHTSA.

Q: Is unintended acceleration a known issue with the 2013 Toyota Corolla?

10 NHTSA complaints have been filed about unintended acceleration on the 2013 Toyota Corolla (2013-04 → 2016-04). Reported component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #10854353): "THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING HIGH WHILE AT A STOP OR IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WITH FORCE TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SURGE FORWARD" Source: NHTSA.

The 2013 Toyota Corolla carries 5 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering inflator module. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Brake Pedal Failure and Premature Wear.” Toyota's owner's manual splits service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1 because it covers short trips, extreme temperatures, dusty roads, or heavy idling. The intervals below reflect Schedule 1 — the schedule Toyota recommends for typical real-world use.

5 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign #19V005000 · Sep 1, 2019

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign #19V741000 · Oct 17, 2019

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign #18V024000 · Sep 1, 2018

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Campaign #13V014000 · Jan 16, 2013

Issue: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Campaign #20V024000 · Jan 17, 2020

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

Recall data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2013 Toyota Corolla.

1 active NHTSA investigation

Source: NHTSA

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Action #EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 200…
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Reported to NHTSA

Brake Pedal Failure and Premature Wear

SERVICE BRAKES

11 NHTSA complaints · 2014-01 → 2018-12

“THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE LEAK BEHIND THE MASTER CYLINDER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11131692

“PURCHASED VEHICLE SEPTEMBER 2015 WITH 59,000 MILES. 8 MONTHS LATER THE MASTER CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONS. BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND MAKES A WEIRD NOISE, LIKE A CREAKING NOISE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10970609

“THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10561130

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Transmission Hesitation and Delayed Acceleration

POWER TRAIN

6 NHTSA complaints · 2014-12 → 2019-10

“WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11181587

“CAR DOES NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR WHEN FIRST STARTED AND PLACED IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. IT REMAINS IN NEUTRAL (EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE POSITION), THEN GRADUALLY SLIDES INTO GEAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10715464

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10667767

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Airbag Non-Deployment in Crashes

AIR BAGS

22 NHTSA complaints · 2013-06 → 2020-07

“WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V024000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH, BACK PAINS, AND HEADACHES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11109687

“WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS INDICATED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V024000 (AIR BAGS)”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11094007

“VEHICLE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER IMPACT AT 55 MPH IN A 3 VEHICLE PILE UP ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN BEFORE FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL AND REPAIRED. NEITHER ONE DEPLOYED INCLUDING THE SIDE DOORS, PASSENGER AND DRIVER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11229821

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Takata Recall Notices and Repair Delays

AIR BAGS

31 NHTSA complaints · 2014-10 → 2025-02

“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) and 19V005000 (AIR BAGS) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11640478

“THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11322962

“TAKATA RECALL: ON 2-28-18 AFTER I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, 6565 HEADQUARTERS DRIVE, PLANO, TX 75024 I CONTACTED MY USUAL SERVICE CENTER WHICH IS STERLING MCCALL TOYOTA (HOUSTON, TX) & TOLD THEM MY VEHICLE NEEDED AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE LETTER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11111154

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Steering Wander and Loss of Control

STEERING

29 NHTSA complaints · 2013-01 → 2022-08

“The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became loose while making left and right turns. As a result, the vehicle overturned without warning No warning lights were illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11481742

“WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER LEFT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND TRAVELED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11132879

“WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10617587

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Unintended Acceleration

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

10 NHTSA complaints · 2013-04 → 2016-04

“THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING HIGH WHILE AT A STOP OR IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WITH FORCE TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SURGE FORWARD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10854353

“WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, BUT NO FAILURES COULD BE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10821030

“THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE WALL OF A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURES TO THE RIGHT LEG”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10507434

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Note: NHTSA also opened 1 defect investigation(s) on this vehicle that closed without action.

Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 11, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 11, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace 0W-20 full-synthetic oil and filter every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1, or 10,000 miles under Schedule 2. Toyota covers the first 2 oil changes through ToyotaCare.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Toyota recommends rotation at every oil change to maximize tire life on FWD and AWD models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 5,000 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 5,000 miles. Toyota recommends measuring pad thickness at each service.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 36 months. Critical for the integrity of the ABS, VSC, and brake assist systems.

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace the cabin air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner in dusty climates. Located behind the glove box on most Toyota and Lexus models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Serpentine / Drive Belt Inspection

Every 60,000 mi

Inspect the serpentine belt and tensioner every 60,000 miles. Toyota uses long-life EPDM belts that rarely fail before 100,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Timing Chain — No Replacement

On condition / lifetime

Toyota's 2AR-FE, 2GR-FKS, A25A-FKS, and most Toyota engines built since 2010 use a timing chain rated for the life of the engine. No scheduled replacement.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Pro only

Timing chains are normally lifetime. Listen for rattle on cold start — that's the actionable signal. Replacement is major work, quote separately.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

241 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

complaints mentioning a crash

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2013 Toyota Corolla reflects Toyota's published service intervals and the Maintenance Required Light system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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