2013 Scion Xb Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2013 Scion Xb, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2013 Scion Xb
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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…
Remedy: 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…
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Scion Xb have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,931 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Scion XB. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, requiring approximately 5 quarts of oil to be added every 1,000 miles. The low”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2026 · 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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Scion xB. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22 / 27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S4); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Scion Xb model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Scion Xb model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Scion Xb | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Scion Xb | 0 | 37 |
| 2005 Scion Xb | 1 | 92 |
| 2006 Scion Xb | 5 | 253 |
| 2007 Scion Xb | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 Scion Xb | 8 | 339 |
| 2009 Scion Xb | 10 | 140 |
| 2010 Scion Xb | 7 | 55 |
| 2011 Scion Xb | 5 | 54 |
| 2012 Scion Xb | 3 | 45 |
| 2013 Scion Xb | 2 | 14 |
| 2014 Scion Xb | 2 | 9 |
| 2015 Scion Xb | 2 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2013 Scion Xb
How do I know if my 2013 Scion Xb has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2013 Scion Xb; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Scion dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V024000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Scion models
- Tc693 complaints
- Fr-S201 complaints
- Xa125 complaints
- Xd117 complaints
- Iq24 complaints
- Ia23 complaints
- Im12 complaints
- Scion3 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.