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2013 Scion XB Air bags Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
29%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
39,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Scion XB, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“Hi, Air bag light started intermittently flashing in January. Toyota could not diagnose until it was on all the time. Charged me $89.95. Air bag light stays on all the time 04-25-21. Take it to Toyota and diagnose intermittent open in driver side front door harness in circuit to left front door air bag sensor. $272.88. Want an additional $739.78 to replace harness. This is same problem that has been recalled on Toyota Venza and Avalon to the best of my knowledge. Harness is too short and rubs on door frame, causing open circuit. I believe this is an overall Toyota/Scion problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11418123, filed 2021-05

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015117%
2014333%
2013429%
20122760%
20114176%
20102749%
20097453%
200813239%
200673%
20051516%
2004719%

Other parts of the 2013 Scion XB

Engine
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Scion XB

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology