2013 Scion xB problems and complaints
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Scion xB. The most-reported areas: Engine (4), Electrical System (4), Air Bags (4).
Key takeaways
- 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 31% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% |
| Structure | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-06-03
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 t...
Engine - filed 2025-02-06
The contact owns a 2013 Scion XB. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagno...
Engine - filed 2023-12-11
This is a known issue with the 2013 Scion xB and several other models that use the same 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine. A number of Scion owners have reported excessive oil consumption, where the vehicle burns off or consumes engine oil faster than it should. This causes low oil levels which may lead to serious engine damage if no...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.