2013 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Driving on interstate the truck all of sudden looses power and. Dash warning lights come on and i have extremely hard time getting truck to side of road safety without power. Took to shop said i had air injection pump water intrusion and it was common issues with most of tundra they have recalled early years before mine and it's a $4000 bill my truck has 120000 miles on it. Please help
ODI 11206369
Engine
At only 64000 miles my 2013 platinum tundra has a cam tower leak. This is a fire hazard and needs to be addressed asap.
ODI 11204080
Engine
Cam tower oil leaks on both driver and passenger side - oil leaking onto to manifold causing smoke - possible fire risk - numerous complaints went unanswered, finally diagnosed by the dealer, however toyota not willing to fix as vehicle is outside of manufacturer's warranty - this is a known issue!!
ODI 11195747
Engine
Truck has issues with delayed starting. Motor will turn over but will not start immediately first thing in the morning. Have to turn on and off several times before successful start. Have been told that the problem may be the fuel pump and this could be critical while driving as the pump might fail at speed causing complete power loss. Issue began on or about 12/03/2018 and continues to present.
ODI 11192992
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tundra. The contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The contact checked under the hood and noticed that the cam shaft tower seal was leaking onto the exhaust. The dealer (david maus toyota, [redacted], sanford, fl 32771) stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and did not assist. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
Fire reported
ODI 11162579
Engine
Cranked truck and check engine light came on. Upon computer diagnostics, find out there is a problem with the emissions system - stuck air injection control valves. After visiting two shops and talking to two more i find out this is an extremely common problem. There are literally tens of thousands tundra's, sequoia's, etc with the exact same problem. There has been no recall, but toyota has set up customer support…
ODI 11091738
Engine
Cam tower gaskets (right and left) leaking @ 25,000 mi/5 years on exhaust manifold causing smoke and a fire hazard. Truck would not pass maine state inspection because of the oil leak.
ODI 11064189
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tundra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (price leblanc, 13250 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70817) where it was diagnosed that the air injection dial and air pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer…
ODI 11003432
Engine
CAM TOWER LEAK -OIL LEAKING ON MOTOR
Fire reported
ODI 10956787
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When the engine starts it has a very noticeable knocking noise on the passenger side that never goes away. You put it in gear and you can really hear the engine knocking, and the knocking speeds up as you accelerate. Even after the engine warms up completely you can still hear it knocking(stationary, or in motion) . Also my gas mileage is horrible! I average about 12.3mpg every tank. The best mpg i have ever seen is…
ODI 10928106
Engine
Oil leak around cams. This is a common problem noted all over the internet - both 4.6 and 5.7 liter motors. Toyota refuses to cover if you are not notified of this problem after 60k miles or 5 years. Oil leaks on both sides of the motor on to the exhaust. The date i noted below, is only when the dealership told me. I believe this has been happening for sometime now. I just reached 60k+ with my last oil change and…
ODI 10862161
Engine
Vehicle at 23199 miles, still under warranty-car stationary, smelled burning oil and noticed the oil leak from both sides of the wheel well above the heat shield. Vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer and cam tower seal was leaking from both sides. They also found valve cover was leaking as well. This was a great safety concern due to fire hazard. Factory defect due to insufficient seal applied to the matting surfaces.…
ODI 10806728
Engine
Continuous oil leak from cam tower onto exhaust manifold. Dealer denied the issue even though the signs are very obvious. A call to toyota to got me no where. They denied the issue like the dealer. There is oil on the engine block and also the exhaust manifold is black from the all of the oil dripping. After driving for awhile the car smells like it's burning. There is a very real potential for fire. The issue…
ODI 10758974
Engine
I would like your help in assessing the possible danger from an active excessive oil leak from the cam tower on the 2013 tundra. This relatively new truck leaked oil all over the engine without my knowledge until i brought it in for service. I was told this could have lead to an auto fire and since i am a disabled senior this is terrifying. A brief review of the internet literature shows that this leaking cam tower…
ODI 10676450
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tundra. While driving at approximately 60 mph, there were flames coming from the fuel lines, the engine compartment, and under the vehicle near the rear windows. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10676766
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tundra. While driving between 3 and 7 mph with the brake pedal depressed, the engine would rev and the rpms would erroneously increase. The vehicle was taken to two separate dealers who were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.
ODI 10661556