repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 125 owner complaints about the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-475 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Toyota Tacoma has problems
125 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Power train2 crash/fire/injury
16Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
14Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
14Steering
13Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
11Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
11Structure2 crash/fire/injury
10Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control
3513 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 22 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 2 |
| Suspension | 14 | 1 |
| Steering | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 11 | 1 |
| Structure | 11 | 2 |
| Air bags | 10 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 35 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2013 Toyota Tacoma recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2015 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Engine
Risk. If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 2 more recalls
repaired · 2015 Q3
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose…
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
7kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 power train complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
15under 30k miles19under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Tacoma year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tacoma median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Tacoma owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the unoccupied vehicle was parked on a slightly inclined driveway. The contact later noticed that the vehicle had rolled across the street into the neighbor's yard, causing the rear end of the vehicle to crash into a pine tree. There…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL LETTER FOR THE CHASSIS, WHERE IT WAS COMPLETED AT LOCAL DEALER ANTWERPEN TOYOTA (12420 AUTO DR, CLARKSVILLE, MD 21029: [PHONE]). THE CONTACT STATED SHORTLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, WHILE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS NO WARNING. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…
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