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Toyota Tacoma 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

125Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
26Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V054000.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V557000.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V123000, 14V475000, 17V425000.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V494000.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V123000Reported April 9, 2013 - 7,525 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 7,525 vehicles across all affected models.

13V494000Reported October 17, 2013 - 979 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 979 vehicles across all affected models.

13V557000Reported November 7, 2013 - 3,795 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,795 vehicles across all affected models.

14V054000Reported February 12, 2014 - 261,114 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 261,114 vehicles across all affected models.

14V475000Reported August 4, 2014 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 vehicles across all affected models.

17V425000Reported July 3, 2017 - 3,547 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3,547 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19001Opened April 19, 2019 - Closed September 19, 2024

Electrical overstress. Resulted in recall campaign 20V024.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201316
201422
201516
201610
20175
201811
20199
202012
20217
20221
20232
20242
20256
20266
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.