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2013 Toyota Tundra recalls & problems

The 2013 Toyota Tundra has 6 safety recalls and 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (23 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints85filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 3reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2013 Toyota Tundra in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SteeringDec 23, 2021

Rack and pinion

Recall 21E103000151 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Components: Steering › Rack and pinion; Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

SteeringNov 23, 2021

Hydraulic power assist system

Recall 21V92000022,462 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.

Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist system; Steering › Rack and pinion

WheelsMay 11, 2017

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 17V3110001,325 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
WheelsJul 16, 2014

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 14V42900016,249 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
EquipmentApr 9, 2013

Other › Labels

Recall 13V1230007,525 vehicles

Problem
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."
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.
SeatsJan 16, 2013

Seats

Recall 13V0140003,235 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.

Components: Seats; Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2013 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2013 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

2013 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2013 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

2013 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2013 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%
2013 Toyota Tundra NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2013 Toyota Tundra NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Tundra 2WD

17mpg combined
City / highway16 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Tundra 2WD

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 19 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Tundra 2WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 17 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD FFV FFV

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine2303062,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1300074,734 mi
Electrical systemInstrument panel › Speedometer/odometer; Horn1101066,000 mi
Steering1000012,125 mi
StructureBody710011,450 mi
Unknown or other610074,734 mi
Air bagsFrontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette530372,120 mi
Seat belts510261,060 mi
Wheels5000—
Service brakes41005,125 mi
Vehicle speed control41018,750 mi
SuspensionRear300034,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations