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2013 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
27%of 85 total for the year
Median mileage
62,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Toyota Tundra, 27% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Driving on interstate the truck all of sudden looses power and. Dash warning lights come on and I have extremely hard time getting truck to side of road safety without power. Took to shop said I had air injection pump water intrusion and it was common issues with most of Tundra they have recalled early years before mine and it's a $4000 bill my truck has 120000 miles on it. Please help”

NHTSA complaint #11206369, filed 2019-05, 120,000 miles

“My 2013 Toyota Tundra truck ( 74,734 miles) suddenly had engine failure while driving down an incline at 48 MPH. I lost power steering and power brakes. After eventually pulling the wheel with much effort and using the emergency brake I was able to get the truck off to the side of the road. I turned the key and the engine started right away and I was able to drive again but only at a reduced speed of 40 MPH or less ( it's called limp mode) my mechanic diagnosed it as a secondary air injection pump failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11329510, filed 2020-06, 74,734 miles

“Oil leak around cams. This is a common problem noted all over the internet - both 4.6 and 5.7 liter motors. Toyota refuses to cover if you are not notified of this problem after 60k miles or 5 years. Oil leaks on both sides of the motor on to the exhaust. The date I noted below, is only when the dealership told me. I believe this has been happening for sometime now. I just reached 60k+ with my last oil change and was then reported to me -- I believe with that intention.”

NHTSA complaint #10862161, filed 2016-04, 65,000 miles

“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

“I would like your help in assessing the possible danger from an active excessive oil leak from the cam tower on the 2013 Tundra. This relatively new truck leaked oil all over the engine without my knowledge until I brought it in for service. I was told this could have lead to an auto fire and since I am a disabled senior this is terrifying. A brief review of the internet literature shows that this leaking cam tower seal is a common problem and can happen repetitively because of a manufacture defect in the cam tower cover and seals. …”

NHTSA complaint #10676450, filed 2015-01, 11,321 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026822%
20254733%
202415344%
202316841%
202216538%
202114%
2020613%
201923%
20181212%
201756%
201665%
201536%
201478%
20132327%
20125737%
20113526%
2010106%
2009513%
20083611%
2007277%
2006183%
2005103%
200461%
200341%
200241%
200081%

Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Tundra

Fuel system
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Tundra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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