How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Tacoma, which is 13% of its 125 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma frame or body?

This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2013 Tacoma's Structure & Body complaints, though some owners reference a frame corrosion program from Toyota.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Tacoma is 97,500 miles.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

Across the 16 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries reported.

How does the 2013 Tacoma compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2013 Tacoma's 13% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2011 (12%) and 2016 (14%), but lower than 2014's 26% and far below 2025's 42%.

2013 Toyota Tacoma Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 13% of its 125 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 97,500 miles. No related recall is listed in this data, though owners describe frame rust and repair issues similar to known Tacoma frame concerns.

Structure & Body complaints: 16; 13% of 125
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 97,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Truck frames show heavy corrosion and rust, including one case where a rear frame section holding the bumper and trailer hitch separated after rusting through.
Owners report frame repairs done with spray foam rather than replacement, with the foam later falling off and rust continuing underneath.
The hood prop rod has been reported to slip loose, letting the hood fly open and crack the windshield while driving at highway speed.
Driver seats have been reported to suddenly tilt backward while driving and heat shields under the vehicle have detached and fallen off while on the highway.
The step bumper and its mounting springs have shown excessive rust on the welds, making the bumper unsafe to step on.
A front driver-side window was reported to fail to close, letting water leak into the cabin during rain.

When 2013 Toyota Tacoma body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 22, 2014, latest Feb 17, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Feb 2026; peak Sep 2020 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Tacoma model year

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

201029 (10%)
201123 (12%)
201211 (4%)
201316 (13%)
201424 (26%)
201518 (18%)
201645 (14%)
201734 (14%)
201817 (8%)
201913 (6%)
20205 (6%)
20219 (11%)
20229 (15%)
20232 (4%)
202412 (8%)
202541 (42%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma?: NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Tacoma, which is 13% of its 125 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma frame or body?: This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2013 Tacoma's Structure & Body complaints, though some owners reference a frame corrosion program from Toyota.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Tacoma is 97,500 miles.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: Across the 16 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries reported.
How does the 2013 Tacoma compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2013 Tacoma's 13% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2011 (12%) and 2016 (14%), but lower than 2014's 26% and far below 2025's 42%.