2013 Toyota Tundra recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2013 Toyota Tundra recalls, newest first
Dec 23, 2021Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007 to 2021 Tundra and 2008 to 2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250 0C160, 44250 0C131, 44250 0C170, and 11250 0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 800 331 4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
NHTSA campaign 21E103000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Nov 23, 2021Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008 to 2022 Sequoia and 2007 to 2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 800 331 4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
May 11, 2017Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013 to 2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20 inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1 866 405 4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
NHTSA campaign 17V311000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Jul 16, 2014Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013 to 2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non Toyota brand 20 inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.
Risk: If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1 800 444 1074.
NHTSA campaign 14V429000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Apr 9, 2013Equipment, OtherSoutheast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010 to 2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010 to 2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010 to 2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010 to 2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010 to 2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010 to 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010 to 2013 Toyota Venza, 2010 to 2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010 to 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011 to 2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FRS, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1 800 301 6859.
NHTSA campaign 13V123000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Jan 16, 2013Air Bags, FrontalSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009 to 2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009 to 2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010 to 2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009 to 2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010 to 2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1 800 301 6859.
NHTSA campaign 13V014000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2013 Toyota Tundra. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2013 Toyota Tundra has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.