NHTSA Recall 13V557000: Engine
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,795 vehicles. It affects 2013–2014 Toyota Tacoma.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V557000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE |
| Report received | November 7, 2013 |
| Owner notification | November 27, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V557000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.