2013 Toyota Tacoma: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

6Safety recalls
124Owner complaints
4Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

6 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

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
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 press
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 affec
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

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Paint peeling / rust — 8 owner complaints
Steering problems — 5 owner complaints
Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 3 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 3 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Power Train
22
Service Brakes
18
Suspension
14
Unknown Or Other
13
Steering
13
Electrical System
13

Is 2013 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Tacoma years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013 ◀ this
124
2014
92
2015
100
2016
323
2017
237
2018
198
2019
209
2020
85
2021
76

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2013 Toyota Tacoma has 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2013 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA has 124 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported issues are paint peeling / rust, steering problems, airbag warnings / non-deployment. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.