2013 Toyota Tundra Problems and Recalls (83 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2013 Toyota Tundra is Engine (25% of 83 owner reports). There are 6 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2013 Toyota Tundra?
21 of 83 filings named Engine (25% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Fuel system (12 reports).
There are 6 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Airbags, Wheels, and Steering. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2012 has 153 reports on file; this year has 83. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 4
- Fires 3
- Injuries 3
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine (ENGINE) | 21 | 25.3% | 0 crashes · 3 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 12 | 14.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 9 | 10.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 8 | 9.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) | 5 | 6.0% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Wheels (WHEELS) | 5 | 6.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 4 | 4.8% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 3 | 3.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) | 3 | 3.6% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 15 | 18.1% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 17V311000 was reported 333 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 21V920000 was reported 3,029 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 21E103000 was reported 3,059 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2013-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 13V014000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 13V123000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V429000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V311000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V920000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21E103000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA19001 |
Safety Recalls (6)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Airbags, Wheels, and Steering.
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Recall campaign 13V014000
Airbags
- Report date
- Component:
- Airbags (AIR BAGS)
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 13V123000
Safety recall 13V123000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 14V429000
Wheels
- Report date
- Component:
- Wheels (WHEELS)
- Consequence:
- If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 17V311000
Wheels
- Report date
- Component:
- Wheels (WHEELS)
- Consequence:
- Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 21E103000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- Consequence:
- An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 21V920000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- Consequence:
- An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Toyota Tundra?
Owners named Engine most often — 21 of 83 reports (25%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2013 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Airbags, Wheels, and Steering. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2013 Toyota Tundra?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.