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2013 Toyota Tundra: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Tundra, most recently filed November 2021. Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 5campaigns 2 wheel · 1 steering · 1 equipment Source: NHTSA Complaints 85filed Owner reports, 2009–2018 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 4★overall ★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 3★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 17mpg combined $3,842/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 4 L 6-cyl· 5-speed automatic 6 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Tundra. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2013 Toyota Tundra. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V920000 Filed Nov 23, 2021

Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist

Steering · hydraulic power assist system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
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.
95.1% repairedof 22,462 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V920000
Listed for 2013 Toyota Tundra. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V311000 Filed May 11, 2017

Defective Lugnuts May Crack or Detach

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
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.
75.5% repairedof 1,325 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V311000
Listed for 2013 Toyota Tundra. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V429000 Filed Jul 16, 2014

Lug Nuts Loosening

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
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.
80% repairedof 16,249 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2013 Toyota Tundra. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 13V123000 Filed Apr 9, 2013

Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
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.
Repair progress not yet reported7,525 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V123000
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Recall 13V014000 Filed Jan 16, 2013

Occupant Sensing System Calibration

Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
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.
Repair progress not yet reported3,235 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V014000

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Owner complaints (85)

85 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

4involved a crash
3involved a fire
3injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota Tundra, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 85.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2013 compares with other Tundra years

Best and worst Tundra years →
38 163 134 156 85 93 49 120 78 100
2009201020112012201320142015201620172018
This year (2013)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 3★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 20.4%★★★☆☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2013 Toyota Tundra pu/cc 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 17 mpg combined

17
mpg combined
16
city
20
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,950
CO₂ tailpipe
506 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$3,842per year
$320per month
882gallons a year

Miles ÷ 17 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2013 Toyota Tundra configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive16 / 20 / 17$3,950506
4.6 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$3,950528
4.6 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16$4,200560
5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15$4,450585
5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 15$4,450605
5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15$4,450592

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Tundra years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2014 Toyota Tundra report93 complaints · 4 campaigns →2012 Toyota Tundra report156 complaints · 3 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2013 Toyota Tundra FAQ

How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Tundra have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 21V920000 (steering), 17V311000 (wheel), 14V429000 (wheel), 13V123000 (equipment), 13V014000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2013 Toyota Tundra problems?

Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (23), Fuel/propulsion system (13), Electrical system (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2013 Toyota Tundra get?

EPA rates the 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 16 city, 20 highway and 17 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2013 Toyota Tundra get?

NHTSA rated the 2013 Toyota Tundra pu/cc 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (20.4% rollover risk).

How does the 2013 Tundra compare with other years?

Among the 2009–2018 Toyota Tundra model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (38) and the 2010 the most (163). The 2013 drew 85. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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