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2013 Toyota Tundra Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
13%of 85 total for the year
Median mileage
66,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Toyota Tundra, 13% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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 two different occasions I was driving my Tundra on the freeway at approx. 70 MPH. My truck lost power and I almost caused accidents on both instances since I could not accelerate past 40 MPH. I had to manage my way out of the freeway to a safe place. 2two diagnostics were performed and I received codes p0418, p1604, c1241, p2445, p2441. I was told by the Toyota dealership that there was a problem with a faulty secondary air injection system pump and other components related to the system and I was provided a repair cost of over $3,000 dollars. …”

NHTSA complaint #11362059, filed 2020-09, 58,000 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for repairs, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 84,00 and upon inspection at a local dealer, it was discovered that the mileage was 175,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11654986, filed 2025-04, 175,000 miles

“Initially driver side lock actuator would not unlock door via remote. This last approximately 10-days. The problem resolved it self. Approximately 2-weeks later the front passenger door exhibited the same problem. The passenger door lock actuator problem lasted approximately 7-days. This has been randomly happening over the past 6-8 months. Within the past 5-days the drivers door began acting up. This time the lock would unlock using the remote but then would not lock using the remote. I would have to cycle the lock system 4 to 5 times before all four doors would lock using remote. …”

NHTSA complaint #11080296, filed 2018-03, 49,650 miles

“The truck horn does not work when pressing on the steering wheel. It will work when the panic button is pressed. I bought the truck from the original owner, a friend of mine, and he believes it never worked. My brother has a similar Tundra 2014 model and his horn has started working only intermittingly. I believe this may be a common problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10889387, filed 2016-07

“We are a surveying company with a fleet of 35 Toyota Tundra trucks. Two of the trucks in our Denver location have had the engine wiring harness chewed and destroyed by rodents in the parking lot. Each is costing $6,500 to repair. The second truck shorted out and the check engine lights came on, would not start. I am glad this did not fail while someone was driving it. Toyota uses a flexible pipe wrap over some of this wiring that is soy based; the plastic wrapped wiring is unaffected. This problem is well documented on the internet, and very common. …”

NHTSA complaint #11455929, filed 2022-03

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
2025139%
20243711%
20234110%
2022297%
2021417%
202049%
20191318%
20182626%
20172735%
20162622%
2015816%
20141920%
20131113%
20121912%
20112116%
20101610%
2009411%
20083812%
2007246%
2006163%
2005175%
2004133%
200362%
200292%
200131%
2000111%

Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Tundra

Engine
23 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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