How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Toyota Highlander?

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Highlander, which is 7% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Highlander fuel system?

No related recalls are listed in the data for the 2013 Highlander's fuel system, though one owner complaint mentions a fuel injector rail end cap recall that applied to the 2014 model year.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Highlander is 9,516 miles.

Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Fuel System and related complaints for the 2013 Highlander.

How does 2013 compare to other Highlander years for fuel system complaints?

The 2013 Highlander's 7% share is higher than 2010-2012 and 2014-2016, but lower than 2017-2019 and 2024, which show shares of 14% to 22%.

2013 Toyota Highlander Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Toyota Highlander, 7% of its 207 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,516 miles. No related recall is on file for this model year.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 7% of 207
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 9,516 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden hesitation or delayed acceleration when pressing the gas pedal from a stop or at low speed, sometimes lasting several seconds.
Some describe the vehicle losing power momentarily when switching quickly from brake to gas, especially before passing on the highway.
A few owners report a fuel odor and a visible fuel leak near the engine bay, in one case traced to a fuel injector rail end cap.
One owner reports unintended acceleration while braking to a stop, resulting in a crash.
Several complaints mention dealers being unable to duplicate the intermittent hesitation or stalling during diagnostic visits.

When 2013 Toyota Highlander fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 8, 2013, latest Jul 27, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jul 2025; peak Nov 2013 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Highlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20056 (3%)
200613 (5%)
20076 (5%)
200815 (4%)
20092 (1%)
20104 (2%)
20111 (1%)
20123 (2%)
201315 (7%)
20140 (0%)
20154 (2%)
20164 (4%)
201737 (14%)
201836 (14%)
2019106 (22%)
202020 (6%)
202131 (6%)
202210 (4%)
202317 (9%)
20248 (19%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Toyota Highlander?: NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Highlander, which is 7% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Highlander fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in the data for the 2013 Highlander's fuel system, though one owner complaint mentions a fuel injector rail end cap recall that applied to the 2014 model year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Highlander is 9,516 miles.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Fuel System and related complaints for the 2013 Highlander.
How does 2013 compare to other Highlander years for fuel system complaints?: The 2013 Highlander's 7% share is higher than 2010-2012 and 2014-2016, but lower than 2017-2019 and 2024, which show shares of 14% to 22%.