2013 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 12% of its 125 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 13,000. A related recall (13V557000) covers valve springs on engines built between July and October 2013.
- Engine complaints
- 15
- 12% of 125
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 13,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden unintended acceleration in reverse or low-speed maneuvers, in one case leading to a crash into other vehicles and a building.
- Whining noise from under the hood noticed at very low mileage, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
- Stuck RPM gauge combined with abnormal handling or suspension pull while driving at various speeds.
- Rattling or knocking noise from the front of the engine under load, suspected by owners to be timing chain tension loss.
- Failure to accelerate when first pressing the pedal, and separately, a truck that would not start without starter fluid despite confirmed spark.
- Loss of power or lag feeling around 40 mph, described by owners as similar to a transmission or torque converter issue.
When 2013 Toyota Tacoma engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 28, 2013, latest Aug 16, 2021.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma
- NHTSA 13V557000Nov 7, 2013Engine3,795 vehicles
Engine
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
Risk: If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine complaints by Tacoma model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2013 Toyota Tacoma have?
- NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2013 Tacoma, which is 12% of its 125 total complaints for the year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma?
- Yes, recall 13V557000 covers 2013-2014 Tacoma trucks built between July 1, 2013 and October 11, 2013, for a valve spring issue; Toyota replaces the valve springs free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2013 Tacoma engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this year is 13,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to engine complaints?
- NHTSA data for this component and year shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the reported cases.
- Is the engine complaint rate on the 2013 Tacoma high compared to other years?
- At 12% of total complaints, the 2013 Tacoma's engine share is lower than the 2012 model's 46% but similar to several other model years in the lineup.