KnownCarProblems2013 Toyota Tundra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Tundra, most often about the engine (28% of complaints, typically around 64,000 miles). It is 20th of 27 Tundra model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2013 Toyota Tundra problems
Engine
24 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle in for inspection, the vehicle failed the inspection. The contact was informed that a failure with the air injection pump had been detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or…
Oil leak around cams. This is a common problem noted all over the internet - both 4.6 and 5.7 liter motors. Toyota refuses to cover if you are not notified of this problem after 60k miles or 5 years. Oil leaks on both sides of the motor on to the exhaust. The date I noted below, is only when the dealership told me. I…
Fuel system
13 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles.
My 2013 Toyota Tundra truck ( 74,734 miles) suddenly had engine failure while driving down an incline at 48 MPH. I lost power steering and power brakes. After eventually pulling the wheel with much effort and using the emergency brake I was able to get the truck off to the side of the road. I turned the key and the…
Hard to start just cranks usually starts after 3 tries I tried turning the key on and waiting a few seconds and then it fires up when driving has no power when accelerating
Electrical
11 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, horn.
Initially driver side lock actuator would not unlock door via remote. This last approximately 10-days. The problem resolved it self. Approximately 2-weeks later the front passenger door exhibited the same problem. The passenger door lock actuator problem lasted approximately 7-days. This has been randomly happening…
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tundra. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, there were flames coming from the fuel lines, the engine compartment, and under the vehicle near the rear windows. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The…
Steering
10 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles.
I was pulling into a parking spot when my power steering went out. I checked the fluid and the fluid level was low. I called Toyota customer care and they sent a tow truck to pick up my vehicle and deliver it to the nearest dealership. While loading the truck, a seal popped on the steering arm and fluid started…
On march 6 of 2014 I had brought my 2013 Toyota Tundra in for a very bad vibration issue coming from the bottom it turns out when they inspected the truck that driveshaft had to be repacked I was in a rental car for two inconvenience me for those two days with no truck that I bought to have and use finally got the…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body.
On 08/22/14, I had been to the local Toyota dealership to have my oil changed. I asked them to look at the brakes because there was a terrible vibration and the brakes have not stopped well since I bought the truck. They said the truck needed new brakes, rotors and pads all the way around. I was supposed to take it…
Vibration in gas pedal,steering wheel and floor board every time the accelerator is engaged. Have carried to the dealer four times. Was told today 11/26/2014 that it is harmonic vibrations.I asked where was it coming from but was not provided any answers.I am concerned because it involves the gas pedal and the fact…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tundra equipped with bridgestone dueler h/t 684 II tires, size: p255/70/r18 (na). While having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician informed the contact that the front tires needed to be replaced due to wear on the treads of the tires. The tires were not replaced.…
2013 Tundra with michelin lt285/65r (dot b713) with less than 10,000 miles on them had inner side wall split and tire blow out at 60 miles per hour. Almost caused very serious accident. Event occurred 2/16/16. Tires purchased 6/20/15.
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 7%Vehicle surges/jumps forward when the gas pedal is barely touched from the stationary/stop position while in drive. I was moving the vehicle about 2ft.this problem caused property damage this morning. This vehicle has had this problem from date of purchase. I reported this to Toyota in 2013. (2nd problem,) this…
Horn does not work when a road hazard was presented attempted to utilize horn nothing happened when I took to Toyota they said it is the wiring harness from the airbag around the steering column and is not covered under warranty and is not a recall but when I look up online many people for years have had issues with…
Seat belts
5 complaints · 6%I have only 34,800 miles on my 2013 Toyota Tundra. The drivers seat belt is already showing severe wear (with fraying) on the belt, and the seat belt latch is also lose at it's mounting point on the drivers seat frame. The whole latch assembly "clunks" when I pull on it, or every time I stop the car.
The contact owned a 2013 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle had run a red light and crashed into the front grill assembly of the contact's vehicle then the other vehicle spun and crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's front driver…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Toyota Tundra recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 21, 2022. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21tb10 and 21ta10.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 sequoia and 2007-2021 tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began june 23, 2017. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set17a.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 toyota tundra and sequoia vehicles accessorized with southeast toyota accessory 20-inch rockstar wheels installed by southeast toyota or a southeast toyota dealer. The rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk: If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gst will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in august 2014. Owners may contact gst customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota, inc. (gst) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 toyota tundra vehicles modified by gst as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.
Equipment: labels
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Fix: Southeast toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on may 28, 2013. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 toyota tundra, 2010-2012 rav4, 2012 toyota sequoia, 2010-2011 toyota corolla, 2010-2011 toyota camry and camry hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota fj cruiser, 2011 toyota land cruiser, 2010-2013 toyota venza, 2010-2011 toyota 4runner, 2010-2013 toyota tacoma, 2011-2012 toyota sienna, 2012 toyota prius, 2013 scion fr-s, 2011 scion xd, 2011 scion xb, and 2012 scion tc vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Seats
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Southeast toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on march 21, 2013. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 tacoma, 4runner, camry, camry hybrid, prius, and rav4; model year 2009-2010 avalon, fj cruiser, and highlander hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year corolla, sienna and tundra; model year 2009-2013 highlander and venza; model year 2012 prius v; and model year 2010-2012 sequoia. During modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electrical overstress
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.â during the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (acu) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) manufactured by zf-trw. â the ecu receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with m
Questions about the 2013 Toyota Tundra
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Tundra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (24 complaints, typically around 64,000 miles); fuel system (13 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); electrical (11 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Tundra have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 23, 2021 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Toyota Tundra?
- It is 20th of 27 Tundra model years by number of complaints, with 85 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.