Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Toyota Tacoma has 6 recalls, 123 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
123
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V425000
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 install...
14V054000
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 ...
14V475000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory whe...
13V557000
ENGINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, t...
13V494000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the af...
13V123000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while closing the hood, the hood prop... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The power brake booster failed while driving with my [XXX] and [XXX] old. Fortunately I was in a s... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | STRUCTURE | I am filing this consumer complaint against Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toyota Motor North Ame... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The horn started malfunctioning recently at around 200k miles, sometimes working sometimes not (rega... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle involved in a head on collision resulting in a total loss. Frontal airbags did not deploy. O... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the unoccupied vehicle was parked on ... |
| May 2, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame was “repaired” by the spray foam, not replaced. This foam has been falling off since I pur... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | whenever we need to use the horn there isnt one to use. we have changed the fuse more than once stil... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | THE SRS AIRBAGS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENDER SIDE WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON 1/23/2025 AT 6:06 PM RIGHT A... |
| Aug 3, 2024 | STRUCTURE | While backing in camper to my driveway after a 3.5 hr return trip, the back part of the frame which ... |
| Mar 24, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The rear leaf springs are rusted and corroded, and make a noise when I drive the vehicle. |
| Nov 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Within 1 month of buying a 2012 and 2013 tacoma the clockspring goes out. This repair is incredibly... |
| May 8, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the ABS activated at approximately 35... |
| Jul 15, 2022 | STRUCTURE | 1. Fuel door hinge broke. Checked on Tacoma forums, this is a common problem with 2005-2015 model.... |
| Aug 14, 2021 | STEERING | my lower [ntermediate steering shaft has to be replaced repair is pending the u joint was so rust... |
| Aug 6, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while in reverse and attempting to pa... |
| May 20, 2021 | STEERING | This issue has been ongoing. Taken into local Toyota dealer and was told they needed to replace enti... |
| May 1, 2021 | STEERING | STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. BROUGHT TO MECHANIC AND ... |
| Apr 25, 2021 | SUSPENSION | REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE |
| Apr 23, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE S... |