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2013 Toyota Tundra

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

Body TRUCK

The 2013 Toyota Tundra is a full‑size TRUCK that uses a 4.8‑qt oil capacity with 5W‑30 API specification, reflecting its heavy‑duty engineering. It has endured six recalls and 84 total owner complaints, with the engine remaining the most frequent complaint area. Its complaint history spans 1999‑2026, peaking at 1,032 complaints in 2000 and dropping to a single complaint in 1999, placing the 2013 model near the lower end of that record.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque154 ft-lbsOEM · 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 / turnTAILOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010S010
Spark plug9091901191
Front wiper blades852220C030 alt 852120C030
Serpentine belt90916A2015 alt 90916A2033
Thermostat1632631050 alt 1632670020
Cabin air filter8713907010 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76.4 in
Wheelbase145.7 in
Curb weight5624 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

6.0–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2008 Limited 5.7L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Limited CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.40 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
20141794 Edition CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.70 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2014Platinum CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.70 sec15.30 sec381 hp4x4
2015TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.60 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2010SR5 4.6L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 4.6L V87.40 sec15.90 sec310 hp4x4
2009Limited CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.50 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2017SR5 CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.40 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2008Limited 5.7L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.00 sec14.70 sec381 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 154 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.4 Pints, non_mvc
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity8 Pints, non_mvc
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity9.8 Pints, non_mvc
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

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
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)74.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket77.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle77.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket77.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts154 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub249 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.60 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Optional BCI Group Number27F

Service checks

Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum46.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum47.4 psi
Residual Pressure21.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum41.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum42.0 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle73 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.0079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.14 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 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; 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)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (clean)
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 (clean) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (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)

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 Tundra sits near the bottom of a declining trend in complaints and recalls that began in the early 2000s, dropping from 511 complaints in 2002 to 84 in 2013, while recalls fell from 13 to 6. Compared to the previous year, 2012’s 154 complaints and 4 recalls are higher, yet the 2013 figures are lower than the 2014 level of 92 complaints and 5 recalls, indicating a brief dip in 2013. The top complaint areas—Engine (19), Fuel/Propulsion System (10), Steering (8), and Electrical System (7)—suggest that while overall issues were fewer, mechanical and driveline concerns were still present. Crash complaints were 4 and fire complaints 3, modest relative to the overall complaint count. Overall, 2013 shows a favorable position in the trend, with fewer complaints and recalls than most adjacent years, making it a relatively strong year to consider for a used Tundra.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
331
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
84
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 84 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine19
Fuel/Propulsion System10
Steering8
Electrical System7
Wheels4
Seat Belts4
Structure3
Service Brakes3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V311000Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsReported 11/05/2017

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or… Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at…

14V429000Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsReported 16/07/2014

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy… Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 331 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 Tundra take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 Tundra have open recalls?

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