2013 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Engine (23), Fuel/Propulsion System (13), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 27% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 13% |
| Steering | 10 | 12% |
| Structure | 7 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 7% |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2013 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-15
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 sal...
Electrical System - filed 2025-10-07
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 ...
Wheels - filed 2025-04-17
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 warr...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.