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2013 Toyota Tacoma Safety Report

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

Recalls

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...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2013 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD

Top Complaint Categories

POWER TRAIN
14
STEERING
9
SUSPENSION
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
STRUCTURE
6
SERVICE BRAKES
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
AIR BAGS
5

Problems by Component

Other20Powertrain19Suspension13Steering13Electrical12Brakes9Structure8Airbags7Speed Control5Engine5Seats3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 14, 2026LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while closing the hood, the hood prop...
Dec 5, 2025SERVICE BRAKESThe power brake booster failed while driving with my [XXX] and [XXX] old. Fortunately I was in a s...
Oct 5, 2025STRUCTUREI am filing this consumer complaint against Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toyota Motor North Ame...
Oct 1, 2025AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe horn started malfunctioning recently at around 200k miles, sometimes working sometimes not (rega...
Sep 22, 2025AIR BAGSVehicle involved in a head on collision resulting in a total loss. Frontal airbags did not deploy. O...
Jun 23, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the unoccupied vehicle was parked on ...
May 2, 2025STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe frame was “repaired” by the spray foam, not replaced. This foam has been falling off since I pur...
Feb 4, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERwhenever we need to use the horn there isnt one to use. we have changed the fuse more than once stil...
Jan 22, 2025AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTHE SRS AIRBAGS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENDER SIDE WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON 1/23/2025 AT 6:06 PM RIGHT A...
Aug 3, 2024STRUCTUREWhile backing in camper to my driveway after a 3.5 hr return trip, the back part of the frame which ...
Mar 24, 2024SUSPENSIONThe rear leaf springs are rusted and corroded, and make a noise when I drive the vehicle.
Nov 15, 2023AIR BAGSWithin 1 month of buying a 2012 and 2013 tacoma the clockspring goes out. This repair is incredibly...
May 8, 2023SERVICE 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, 2022STRUCTURE1. Fuel door hinge broke. Checked on Tacoma forums, this is a common problem with 2005-2015 model....
Aug 14, 2021STEERINGmy lower [ntermediate steering shaft has to be replaced repair is pending the u joint was so rust...
Aug 6, 2021VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while in reverse and attempting to pa...
May 20, 2021STEERINGThis issue has been ongoing. Taken into local Toyota dealer and was told they needed to replace enti...
May 1, 2021STEERINGSTEERING SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. BROUGHT TO MECHANIC AND ...
Apr 25, 2021SUSPENSIONREAR LEAF SPRING BROKE
Apr 23, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE S...