2013 Toyota Corolla MPG
The 2013 Toyota Corolla gets 26–27 mpg in the city and 33 on the highway (29 combined), across the 2 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 29 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2012 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular · 311 g CO₂/mi |
| Corolla | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 33 | 29 | Regular · 301 g CO₂/mi |
2013 Toyota Corolla fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2013 Toyota Corolla costs about $2,250 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (29 mpg combined), or roughly 15 cents a mile.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2013 Toyota Corolla specs
The EPA lists one engine for the 2013 Toyota Corolla: a 1.8 L 4-cyl. It came with automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a compact car.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L | 4 | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2013 Toyota Corolla problems
Owners have filed 201 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Corolla with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Air bags are the most-reported area (27% of component mentions), followed by steering (14%) and service brakes (9%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 14 complaints a year: fewer than the 2012 (30 a year) and the 2014 (21 a year).
It has the fewest complaints per year on sale of any Toyota Corolla model year from 2008 to 2024.
Of the 201, 46 mention a crash, 1 a fire and 34 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 73 | 27% |
| Steering | 39 | 14% |
| Service brakes | 23 | 9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 7% |
| Engine | 16 | 6% |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 6% |
| Seat belts | 12 | 4% |
| Electrical system | 11 | 4% |
| Structure | 10 | 4% |
| Power train | 9 | 3% |
| Suspension | 7 | 3% |
| Tires | 5 | 2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 4 | 1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1% |
| Seats | 3 | 1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% |
| Lane departure | 2 | <1% |
| Visibility | 2 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 1 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 1 | <1% |
| Traction control system | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) and 19V005000 (AIR BAGS) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became loose while making left and right turns. …
ABS and Traction Control not functioning. Indicator light on. Air bag recall due to metal possibly killing driver or passenger is more likely to happen because the ABS and Traction control not working.
2013 Toyota Corolla recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Corolla.
The most recent, campaign 20V024000 from January 2020, concerns air bags.
All 5 campaigns concern air bags.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Corolla years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V024000 | January 17, 2020 | Air bags | 2011–2019 |
| 19V741000 | October 17, 2019 | Air bags | 2008–2013 |
| 19V005000 | January 9, 2019 | Air bags | 2010–2013 |
| 18V024000 | January 9, 2018 | Air bags | 2009–2010, 2013 |
| 13V014000 | January 16, 2013 | Seats, Air bags | 2010–2013 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 1 version of the 2013 Toyota Corolla; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-door FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Toyota Corollas can be compared fairly. Among other 2013 models in the EPA's compact cars class, the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (32 mpg) and 2013 Honda Civic (33 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 | 1,244 | 73 | 17 |
| 2011 | 30 | 584 | 36 | 9 |
| 2012 | 29 | 446 | 30 | 5 |
| 2013 | 29 | 201 | 14 | 5 |
| 2014 | 34 | 269 | 21 | 2 |
| 2015 | 34 | 220 | 18 | 1 |
| 2016 | 34 | 215 | 19 | 1 |
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Corolla a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2013 Toyota Corolla has 14 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (the fewest of its 17 model years), 5 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 29 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2013 Corolla problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are air bags (73), steering (39) and service brakes (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2013 Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Corolla get?
The EPA rates the versions at 29 mpg combined (26–27 city, 33 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Corolla per year?
About $2,250 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).