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Scion IQModel year report

2013 Scion IQ Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,800miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
37 mpgcombined, 1.3L 4-cyl FWD · 36 city / 37 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Scion IQ (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2013 Scion IQ. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (100% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and steering (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,800 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 114 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the sensor/control module-inactive and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Excessive oil consumption, starting at 86k miles. Using 7 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles, with a starting capacity of 3.8 quarts. This means I'm doing 2 complete oil changes every 3k miles. Toyota dealership said it was normal for that car to use so much oil. Oil light came on about half way through my last oil change (1700 miles) check the dip stick and it was completely dry.”

NHTSA complaint #11078531, filed 2018-03, 86,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 24,250 and 86,000 miles.

20%0–1020%10–2520%25–500%50–7540%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20142018201922020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Scion IQ version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
iQ FWD1.3L 4-cylCVT363737$1,800
iQ EV FWDElectricCVT138105121 MPGe$650

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Scion IQ → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 114 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 114 bulletins →

Other model years of the Scion IQ

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013540,8001—37—Not enough data
20121730,0001—37—Falling

All Scion IQ model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Scion IQ have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2013 Scion IQ as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Scion IQ is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2013 Scion IQ been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Scion IQ get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Scion IQ (iQ, 1.3L 4-cyl) at 37 mpg combined, 36 city and 37 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Scion IQ reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,800 miles and the middle half falls between 24,250 and 86,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.