2013 Toyota Tundra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,560miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Toyota Tundra, 5% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,560 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 08/22/14, I had been to the local Toyota dealership to have my oil changed. I asked them to look at the brakes because there was a terrible vibration and the brakes have not stopped well since I bought the truck. They said the truck needed new brakes, rotors and pads all the way around. I was supposed to take it back on 08/29/14. On 08/28/14 while driving on a clear road with no rain or clouds I went to stop and I pushed the brakes to the floor with both feet and the truck did not stop and I hit another car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633644, filed 2014-09, 9,000 miles“The contact owned a 2013 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle had run a red light and crashed into the front grill assembly of the contact's vehicle then the other vehicle spun and crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's front driver seat moved inadvertently towards the steering wheel but the seat belt did not prevent the contact's neck, chest, and stomach from slamming into the steering wheel. The contact heard a loud bang and the air bags deployed, filling the inside of the vehicle with a powder substance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11423238, filed 2021-07, 72,120 miles“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 700. Updated 8/29/13 updated 09/11/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10532729, filed 2013-07, 700 milesRelated service bulletins
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 4% |
| 2006 | 134 | 25% |
| 2005 | 83 | 22% |
| 2004 | 50 | 11% |
| 2003 | 86 | 22% |
| 2002 | 21 | 4% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Tundra
23 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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