Is the 2013 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Toyota Tundra is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Tundra?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Tundra have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

2013 Toyota Tundra

▲ Better than typical

2013 Toyota Tundra
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 85
Recalls: 6
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2013: 85 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1999	1
2000	1,011
2001	415
2002	482
2003	399
2004	465
2005	377
2006	545
2007	390
2008	327
2009	38
2010	163
2011	134
2012	154
2013	85
2014	93
2015	50
2016	119
2017	78
2018	100
2019	74
2020	47
2021	24
2022	426
2023	408
2024	343
2025	140
2026	34

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

27% · 23 reports

FIRE

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tundra. The contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The contact checked under the hood and noticed that the cam shaft tower seal was leaking onto the exhaust.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-19

Mechanic stated that the secondary air injection system is a common problem in this generation of Tundra..

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-29

Fuel/propulsion system

15% · 13 reports

Electrical system

13% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and horn.

FIRE

Steering

12% · 10 reports

Structure

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASH

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 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…

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…

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2013-05-28Equipment13V123000 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…

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…

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2014-08-29Wheels14V429000 Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

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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2017-06-23Wheels17V311000 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.

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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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2022-01-21Steering21V920000 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.

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.

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2022-02-17Steering21E103000 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.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 13 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
Recall 13V123000 · Equipment
Recall 14V429000 · Wheels
Recall 17V311000 · Wheels
Recall 21V920000 · Steering
Recall 21E103000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Toyota Tundra reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Toyota Tundra is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Tundra?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Tundra have?: 6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.