2013 Toyota Tundra: common problems and reliability

The 2013 Toyota Tundra has 84 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag second generation (2007-2021):.

Safety record for the 2013 model year

84
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
4
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Toyota Tundra vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2013 a good year for the Tundra?

Across the 10 Tundra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1999) to 545 (2006). With 84 complaints, the 2013 Tundra sits belowthe model's median of 134.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
23
fuel/propulsion system
13
electrical system
11
steering
10
structure
7

Recalls affecting the 2013 Tundra

wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Campaign 17V311000

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

wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Campaign 14V429000

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 whee

air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive

Campaign 13V014000

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 2

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 13V123000

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 H

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the second-generation Tundra (approximately 2007-2021), particularly those equipped with the 5.7L V8, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by extremely high praise for…

  • Second Generation (2007-2021):
  • Poor fuel economy: 11.5-16 MPG reported in real-world use, significantly lower than some competitors. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tundra. See the full Tundra owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Tundra listings typically run $42,173–$66,899 across 2006 to 2026 model years.

Other Tundra model years

Compare every Tundra year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.

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