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Scion XBModel year report

2013 Scion XB Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
41,500miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns 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
24 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 27 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2013 Scion XB. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and electrical system (4). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 41,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 163 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 6 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: “The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Scion XB. The contact stated while her daughter was driving or idling, the driver noticed an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was parked at the residence. The failure mileage was approximately 41,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11741808, filed 2026-06, 41,500 miles

Air bags: “Earlier today I was involved in a car accident on my 2013 Scion XB. My car's front bumper and hood are completely damage, along with the side fenders, the radiator is also broken and out of place, even the frame is a bit bent. The brakes too a bit longer than usual to kick-in and the person in front of me made a sudden stop 'causing a rear collision on the person in front of me (whom by the way took off before I even got out of the car). …”

NHTSA complaint #10627300, filed 2014-08, 10,500 miles

Electrical system: “Drivers door air bag harness has an open code. Part # 82152-12l23. Same problem thst toyota has with recalled venza. Toyota wants over $1,000 to fix. Air bag light on all of the time.”

NHTSA complaint #11415634, filed 2021-05, 175,000 miles

Brakes: “This is not a complaint!! I just wanted to inform you that the recall notice for this Scion and VIN doesn't apply to this model. Can this recall (18e091) notice be taken off please?”

NHTSA complaint #11397707, filed 2021-02

Mileage when problems were reported

56% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,500 and 82,502 miles.

22%0–1011%10–2522%25–5011%50–7511%75–10011%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 41,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2014201720182019202132022202320252026
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 XB version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
xB FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual222724$2,800
xB FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic222724$2,800

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 XB → · 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. 163 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 163 bulletins →

Other model years of the Scion XB

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015623,4282—24—Not enough data
2014959,5002—24—Not enough data
20131441,5002—24—Not enough data
20124590,0003—240 · FewerStable
20115463,2485—2415 · FewerRising
20105548,0197—2450 · TypicalFalling
200914075,00010—2490 · MoreFalling
200833951,0008—24100 · MoreRising
200625328,5005—28Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20059259,0001—29Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20043765,4550—29Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Scion XB model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Scion XB have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2013 Scion XB as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.

Has the 2013 Scion XB been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Scion XB get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Scion XB (xB, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 22 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 41,500 miles and the middle half falls between 10,500 and 82,502 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.