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2013 Autocar XspotterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 Autocar Xspotter. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-451 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 3, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Autocar Xspotter has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2013 Autocar Xspotter recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

2%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 25V-451 · Jul 3, 2025 · 195 vehicles · 3 repaired

Risk. Incorrect tire inflation information can result in under inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

22%repaired · 2024 Q4

Parking brake

Recall 23V-023 · Jan 23, 2023 · 11,353 vehicles · 2,472 repaired

Risk. The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

64%repaired · 2015 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 14V-131 · Mar 19, 2014 · 11 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Autocar.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Xspotter year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Xspotter median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Autocar Xspotter, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Delayed Throttle ResponsePE13011 · closed Dec 9, 2013
    No recall
  2. Vehicle Roll AwayPE20003 · closed Jan 10, 2024
    Led to recall 21V-953

Own a 2013 Xspotter?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.