2013 Toyota Tundra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Toyota Tundra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 105
- 20 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 23 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#4,030
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Toyota median
-184
median 289 across 291 Toyota records
Vs 2011-2015
-190
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
22%
Engine: 23 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Toyota Tundra
- ENGINE 23
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13
- STEERING 10
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9
- STRUCTURE:BODY 6
5 recalls on record for the 2013 Toyota Tundra
- NHTSA 21V920000 · 2022 · STEERING:RACK AND PINION An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V311000 · 2017 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 14V429000 · 2014 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a c
- NHTSA 13V123000 · 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tir
- NHTSA 13V014000 · 2013 · SEATS If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Toyota Tundra units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Toyota Tundra reliable?
NHTSA has 105 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Toyota Tundra and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (23 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Toyota Tundra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Tundra?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (23), fuel/propulsion system (13), steering (10), electrical system (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Toyota Tundra?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.