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2013 Toyota 4Runner

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 4Runner.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2013 Toyota 4Runner is an SUV that pairs a 5-speed automatic transmission with an engine requiring 6.6 quarts of 0W-20 or 5W-20 oil, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. With just 36 total owner complaints and six recalls, this model year represents a notably reliable point in the 4Runner’s history, especially when contrasted with the 707 complaints logged for the 2003 model year. While air bag issues are the most frequently cited concern, the modest complaint volume underscores the 2013 4Runner’s reputation for durability.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFLCYOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J/7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780138051
Spark plug9091901191
Battery2880054020
Front wiper blades8521253081 alt 8522252180
Serpentine belt90916A2015
Thermostat1632631050 alt 160310P010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height71.7 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight4806 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 22 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 4Runner of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2017 TRD Off-Road
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Limited 4.0L V67.50 sec15.80 sec270 hp4x4
2014SR5 4.0L V67.50 sec15.70 sec270 hp4x4
2014Trail Premium 4.0L V67.60 sec15.90 sec270 hp4x4
2014Limited 4.0L V68.50 sec16.50 sec270 hp4x4
2015Limited 4.0L V67.90 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2010Trail 4.0L V67.60 sec15.80 sec270 hp4x4
2010Trail 4.0L V67.70 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2010Trail 4.0L V67.80 sec16.10 sec270 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.6 qt of 0W-20 / 5W-20 API engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.8 Pints, non_mvc
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 Pints,
Engine Oil0W-20 · API · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.6 qt
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.2 Pints

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts81 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub174 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)740 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.15-1.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.50-4.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum46.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum47.4 psi
Residual Pressure21.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-85 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle91 ft-lbs / 77 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0079 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.709 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.709 in / 1.26 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.63 in / 1.14 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miFloor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Toyota 4Runner sits at a significant inflection point in the data: complaints dropped sharply from 96 in 2012 to just 36, the lowest point in the entire record, while recalls fell from 12 in 2010 to 6. This pattern—declining complaints paired with a still-substantial recall count—suggests Toyota was actively addressing known issues from the prior generation, even as the model stabilized. TSB volume remained high at 345, indicating the manufacturer continued issuing service bulletins for emerging field issues. The 2014 model year then saw complaints tick back up to 76, suggesting the 2013 itself represented a relative nadiring of problems. Top complaints in 2013 centered on Air Bags (8), Service Brakes (4), and Fuel/Propulsion System (2), with only one crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints on record. The 2013 4Runner thus appears to be the cleaner first year of a refreshed generation, benefiting from post-recall resolution of prior-generation problems while not yet accumulating the wear-related complaints that climbed through 2014–2015. For a used buyer, this year offers a favorable combination of low complaint history and resolved recall activity, making it among the stronger model years within this generation's arc.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
345
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
36
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags8
Unknown Or Other5
Service Brakes4
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System2
Wheels2
Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V005000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 09/01/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February…

19V741000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/10/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 345 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 4Runner take?

6.6 qt of 0W-20 API, 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 4Runner have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4Runner get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.