EngineRecall 13V-557 · 2013–2014 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 13V-557 covers 3,795 2013–2014 Toyota Tacoma for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V557000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
The risk
If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2013 to October 11, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.