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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11005119Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 11005061Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 10170740Dec 9, 2019TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 09, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0166-19.
- 10170730Dec 6, 2019TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13 is obsolete and any printed…
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10149217Sep 14, 2016TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are…
- 10134117Jun 1, 2016Dealer Letter: LSC Expired on May 31, 2016.
- 10116443Mar 8, 2016Southeast Toyota Accessory Remote Engine Start System may experience a Crank no start or No Crank concern accompanied by DTC B279A due to open in Remote Engine Start Harness.
- 10134128Jan 15, 2015TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
- 10096036Jan 15, 2015"tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 22% |
| 2025 | 47 | 33% |
| 2024 | 153 | 44% |
| 2023 | 168 | 41% |
| 2022 | 165 | 38% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 27% |
| 2012 | 57 | 37% |
| 2011 | 35 | 26% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 | 36 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Tundra
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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