2013 Toyota TUNDRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
84 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
53,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 64 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 84 complaints (27.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 17 | 20.2% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 9.5% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 23 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Wheels | 5 |
Engine: 23; Fuel/Propulsion System: 13; Steering: 10; Electrical System: 9; Structure:Body: 6; Seat Belts: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Wheels: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 19 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 15 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 19; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 15; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2013: 7; 2014: 8; 2015: 6; 2016: 7; 2017: 9; 2018: 12; 2019: 9; 2020: 8; 2021: 3; 2022: 5; 2023: 3; 2024: 4; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10534188 · 2013-08-08 (August 8, 2013)
WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH ON INTERSTATE 40 STEERING COLUMN COMPLETELY FELL ON TO LAP, HAD TO PICK UP STEERING COLUMN AND TRY TO KEEP TRUCK UNDER CONTROL AT WHICH TIME ALL DASH LIGHTS CAME ON . AFTER GETTING TRUCK STOPPED NOTICED THAT BOLTS USED TO HOLD STEERING COLUMN WHERE NOT ATTACHED TO COLUMN. TOOK PICTURES OF STEERING COLUMN AS PROOF , AT THIS TIME PUT BOLTS INTO COLUMN AND TIGHTEN BOLTS. CONTINUED TRIP CRUISE CONTROL ALSO INOPERATIVE NOW. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 422 miles reported. Look up ODI 10534188 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10551440 · 2013-11-07 (November 7, 2013)
BAD VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND GAS PEDAL AT 1600-1900 RPM RANGE. DOESN'T MATTER THE SPEED. VIBRATION IS WORSE WHEN VEHICLE IS UNDER LOAD OR TOWING . BOTH HANDS AND RIGHT FOOT FALL ASLEEP FROM VIBRATION ON LONG CONTINUOUS TRIPS , I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA TWICE AND HAD TO DEALER TWICE . DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF TRUCK . TOYOTA DENIES ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS . THERE IS NOTHING NORMAL ABOUT THIS VIBRATION AS HANDS AND FOOT ARE AFFECTED BY THE VIBRATION TO THE POINT OF GOING NUMB , THERE ARE MANY MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS ON MA…
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10551440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10492043 · 2013-01-09 (January 9, 2013)
BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, I TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SPONGY AND PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT STOPPING THE TRUCK. I HAD TO CONTINUE TO PUMP THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPT TO STOP THE TRUCK UNTIL IT FINALLY CAME TO A REST IN THE STREET. IT WAS AS IF THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE SYSTEM THOUGHT THE ENGINE WAS OFF, DESPITE THE ENGINE HAVING WARMED UP FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10492043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10532729 · 2013-07-30 (July 30, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE A TURN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO A NEARBY BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDERS. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S BODY SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7…
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10532729 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11003412 · 2017-07-06 (July 6, 2017)
AIR INJECTION PUMP AND VALVE HAS A HISTORY OF FAILURE IN TOYOTA TUNDRAS.. THEIR WAS A RECALL UP UNTIL 2011 ON TUNDRAS. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 9 MONTHS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO PRICE LEBLANC TOYOTA IN BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA , AND TO REPLACE THESE PARTS AND LABOR IS GONNA BE $2600 DOLLARS. THESE PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE AS THE DEALERS KEEP THEM IN STOCK BECAUSE OF SO MANY FAILURES AND CONSUMERS ARE HAVING TO PAY THIS HUGE CHARGE. I HAVE SPOKE WITH TOYOTA CORPORATION AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE. WITH THE FAILURE OF THIS PART WHEN U ARE DRIVING TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,544 miles reported. Look up ODI 11003412 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11003432 · 2017-07-06 (July 6, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (PRICE LEBLANC, 13250 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70817) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR INJECTION DIAL AND AIR PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/24/17*LJ *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11003432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10587406 · 2014-05-09 (May 9, 2014)
THE BODY OF THE TRUCK IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW RODENTS/MICE INTO THE CAB WHERE THEY CAN CHEW THE WIRING WHICH WILL LEAD TO A VARIETY OF PROBLEMS. THE TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 3300 MILES ON IT. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER THEY SAID YEAH ALL THESE TRUCKS HAVE THIS, WHAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED SO WE CAN GET IT IN FOR REPAIR. I ASKED IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY SAID NO. COATING THE WIRING WITH A SOY (MOUSE FOOD) BASED PRODUCT IS INSANITY UNLESS YOU'RE TRYING TO INCREASE YOUR REPAIR BUSINESS. THERE ARE 16 COMPUTERS IN THIS TRUCK THAT CONT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10587406 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11323545 · 2020-05-06 (May 6, 2020)
HORN DOES NOT WORK WHEN A ROAD HAZARD WAS PRESENTED ATTEMPTED TO UTILIZE HORN NOTHING HAPPENED WHEN I TOOK TO TOYOTA THEY SAID IT IS THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE AIRBAG AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IS NOT A RECALL BUT WHEN I LOOK UP ONLINE MANY PEOPLE FOR YEARS HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM WAS SENT AWAY DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE UNSAFE AS IF I DON'T HAVE AIRBAGS OR A HORN NOT SURE THAT MY VEHICLE IS LEGAL TO BE DRIVEN AT THIS POINT I FEEL THAT SINCE THESE ARE SAFETY ISSUES THEY SHOULD BE RE…
Owner-reported narrative. 142,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11323545 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10946890 · 2017-01-21 (January 21, 2017)
I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY, ABOUT TO PARK. WHEN I BRAKED IT WAS AS IF THE "POWER" IN THE POWER BRAKES HAD FAILED. I HAD TO STOMP ON THE PEDAL. I NEARLY HIT MY HOUSE. THIS WAS ONE WEEK AGO. TODAY, AS I LEFT A PARKING LOT, I NOTICED IT HAPPEN AGAIN: VERY LITTLE STOPPING POWER, BUT NO SOFTNESS IN THE PEDAL. I PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND SAW NO BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE TRUCK. I BEGAN DRIVING SLOWLY AGAIN, AND HAD TO STOMP THE PEDAL TO OBTAIN BRAKING POWER. THE BRAKE LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON. A CLICK OR PULSE OCCURED IN THE BRAKES, FELT THROU…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10946890 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11256330 · 2019-09-18 (September 18, 2019)
ECU PROBLEM. SINCE JUNE 2018, I HAVE STARTED TO SEE DECREASED MPG (AVG 9 MPG, 50/50) AND VEHICLE EXHIBITING HIGH ALC. DENSITY % WHEN FUELED WITH E0/E10 GAS. NO DTC CODES, BUT EXTENDED CRANK EXHIBITED, POOR PERFORMANCE AND SHIFTING OBSERVED. THIS IS A FLEX VEHICLE. FUEL TRIMS WERE WAY INTO NEGATIVE AND I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA AND FILED A CASE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BUT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BY 2 MONTHS.(CALLED AUG 2018) VEHICLE HAD 55K MILES. THEY SAID ITS UP TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY RE CALIBRATED THE E…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11256330 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11121101 · 2018-08-20 (August 20, 2018)
DEVELOPING HIGH ALC. DENSITY % WHEN USING ONLY E0-E10 GAS. TSB 005813 WAS DONE IN 2014 , BUT ISSUE RESURFACED. TOYOTA UNWILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP WANT TO CHARGE FOR THE FUEL PUMP. ($1500). 5 YEAR WARRANTY ENDED JUNE 10 2018. TRUCK HAS 54K MILES. TOYOTA KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS A FUEL PUMP. TRUCK HAS POOR MPG DUE TO THIS AND LACKS POWER. ECU THINKS TRUCK IS USING %40 ETHANOL WHICH TURNS HIGH PRESSURE REGULATOR IN THE PUMP ITSELF AND TELLS ECU TO PUMP MORE FUEL. TOYOTA NOR DEALER WANTS TO REFLASH THE ECU. TSB FALLS UNDER FED…
Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11121101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11192992 · 2019-04-01 (April 1, 2019)
TRUCK HAS ISSUES WITH DELAYED STARTING. MOTOR WILL TURN OVER BUT WILL NOT START IMMEDIATELY FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. HAVE TO TURN ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE SUCCESSFUL START. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE THE FUEL PUMP AND THIS COULD BE CRITICAL WHILE DRIVING AS THE PUMP MIGHT FAIL AT SPEED CAUSING COMPLETE POWER LOSS. ISSUE BEGAN ON OR ABOUT 12/03/2018 AND CONTINUES TO PRESENT.
Owner-reported narrative. 77,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11192992 at NHTSA ↗