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2013 Toyota Land Cruiser: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser, and none of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1]. That is a small pile, so read the groups below as individual stories rather than a pattern.
Most reported problems
The complaints are spread thinly across several parts of the vehicle, with one complaint in each group[1]. - Speed Control. 1 complaint[4]. In the story we read, the owner describes the vehicle hesitating or behaving oddly now and then when asking for more speed. - Power Train. 1 complaint[5]. We do not describe it further here. - Brakes. 1 complaint[6]. The owner describes the vehicle slowly rolling forward after a normal stop, as if the brake booster let go of its hold. - Electronic Stability Control (Esc). 1 complaint[7]. The owner describes a fuel smell and leak after rough off-road driving, then a check engine light that switched off some traction features. - Fuel/Propulsion System. 1 complaint[8]. We do not describe it further here. - Air Bags. 1 complaint[9]. The owner describes a dealer notice about a safety recall rather than an incident. - Engine. 1 complaint[10]. We do not describe it further here. - Electrical System. 1 complaint[11]. We do not describe it further here.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2013 Land Cruiser is necessarily included.
- Seat Belts › Front (18V887), December 2018. About 89,740 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V548), August 2017. About 21 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[3] | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser with 5.7L 8-cylinder[14] | 381 hp |
How 2013 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 | 9 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 39 | 5 |
| 2025 | 33 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 2027 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Land Cruiser show 6 complaints and 2 recalls for 2013[2]. Among the 30 model years listed, 13 have fewer complaints than 2013 and 15 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2019 (0) and the most are for 2024 (39)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2013 Land Cruiser?
The record for this model year is light. There are 6 complaints on file and none report a crash, a fire or an injury[1]. The year also has 2 recalls, which are listed in the Recalls section[2]. Complaints are unverified owner reports and they are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so treat them as a rough guide only[1]. If you are shopping for one, check that any recall work was done and have a trusted shop look over the brakes and fuel system.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the common problems with the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser?
- NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on file, spread across several groups with one each, such as brakes, speed control and air bags[1][4][6][9].
- Does the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser have recalls?
- Yes. The year has 2 recalls[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- Is the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
- The complaint record is small, with 6 complaints and no crashes, fires or injuries reported[1]. These are unverified reports, so use them as a rough guide.
- How much fuel does the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser use?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the figures.
- Is 2013 the best year for the Land Cruiser?
- See the by-year comparison on this page. It shows complaints and recalls side by side for each year[2].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Land Cruiser model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 1 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the air bags component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 18V887, filed December 13, 2018: Seat Belts › Front. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V548, filed August 31, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- EPA Test Car List, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 381 hp. www.epa.gov