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2013 Toyota Tundra: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

6recalls
85complaints
4crashes reported
3fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine23 · 27%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System13 · 15%
  • Electrical System11 · 13%
  • Steering9 · 11%
  • Structure7 · 8%
  • Unknown Or Other6 · 7%
  • Wheels5 · 6%
  • Seat Belts5 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 5%
  • Service Brakes4 · 5%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

I purchased a used vehicle from tajer auto llc (listed as previous owner on my texas certificate of title) with an odometer reading of approximately 138,000 miles. a carfax vehicle history report shows the same vin recorded at 359,812 miles on 03/13/2024, roughly one year before the sale. the vehicle was listed for sale online on 03/10/2025. by the time of an emissions inspection on 04/24/2025 — shortly before my pur

Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the horn failed to operate as needed. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vin related to the failure. the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided the same information as provided by the dealer. the veh

Wheels

My factory stock toyota painted steel wheels rotted and i had a 6 inch long area rusted through inside the rim losing air. i was advised by my tire center ,that i took it to ,that was not safe to drive on. i called my local toyota dealer service manager and was told it was road corrosion and was not under any warranty. what would of happened if i had been on the highway and had a rapid deflation of the tire or

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2013 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for repairs, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was an independent dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 84,00 and upon inspection at a local dealer, it was discovered that the mileage was 175,000.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tundra. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.