2013 Toyota Tacoma problems and recalls
Owners have filed 124 complaints on the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (22 complaints).
124
Complaints
6
Recalls
11
Crash reports
6
Fire reports
8
Injuries
91.5
Severity index
Severity index 91.5 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 27 of 145 by severity index among 2013 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 81% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2013 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | 17.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | 14.5% |
| SUSPENSION | 14 | 11.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 10.5% |
| STEERING | 13 | 10.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 10.5% |
| STRUCTURE | 11 | 8.9% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 11 | 8.9% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (10 against 20).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V425000 | 03/07/2017 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle. |
| 14V054000 | 12/02/2014 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electric |
| 14V475000 | 04/08/2014 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare ti |
| 13V557000 | 07/11/2013 | ENGINE | 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. |
| 13V494000 | 17/10/2013 | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels |
| 13V123000 | 09/04/2013 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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 L |
Other Toyota Tacoma model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.
- 2012sev 43.8
- 2014sev 88.6
- 2015sev 109.9
- 2016sev 25.8
- 2017sev 64.0
- 2018sev 34.8
- 2019sev 46.4
- 2020sev 75.4
- 2021sev 143.6
- 2022sev 117.8
- 2023sev 83.0
- 2024sev 68.1
- 2025sev 92.2
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.