2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
The 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (8 complaints), Suspension (5 complaints), and Air Bags (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER, potentially affecting up to 444,525 vehicles.
Recall 14V475000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 20,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...
Consequence: If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners...
View full details →Recall 13V163000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 208,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage and mounting angle, the combination of the upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary...
Consequence: Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 13V098000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 209,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over...
Consequence: If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late May 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 13V123000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 7,525 vehicles affected
Defect: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion...
Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I purchased my beloved 2013 FJ Cruiser from Wellesley Toyota 6.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it. I have had it serviced religiously at McGee Toyota of Hanover since my purchase and expected to continue to enjoy it for many years to come and was just informed by McGee Toyota that the frame is severly rusted out throughout. My truck only has 158K miles on it and I expected this to last at least twice as long. This appears to be the same issue Toyota experienced with the Tundra and Tacoma with premature rusting on their vehicles due to a manufacturing issue. There are numerous complaints online about this issue and even a current class action lawsuit. I have alerted Toyota Corporate of this and they are not standing behind their product.
I purchased my beloved 2013 FJ Cruiser from Wellesley Toyota 6.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it. I have had it serviced religiously at McGee Toyota of Hanover since my purchase and expected to continue to enjoy it for many years to come and was just informed by McGee Toyota that the frame is severly rusted out throughout. My truck only has 158K miles on it and I expected this to last at least twice as long. This appears to be the same issue Toyota experienced with the Tundra and Tacoma with premature rusting on their vehicles due to a manufacturing issue. There are numerous complaints online about this issue and even a current class action lawsuit. I have alerted Toyota Corporate of this and they are not standing behind their product.
I purchased my beloved 2013 FJ Cruiser from Wellesley Toyota 6.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it. I have had it serviced religiously at McGee Toyota of Hanover since my purchase and expected to continue to enjoy it for many years to come and was just informed by McGee Toyota that the frame is severly rusted out throughout. My truck only has 158K miles on it and I expected this to last at least twice as long. This appears to be the same issue Toyota experienced with the Tundra and Tacoma with premature rusting on their vehicles due to a manufacturing issue. There are numerous complaints online about this issue and even a current class action lawsuit. I have alerted Toyota Corporate of this and they are not standing behind their product.
I had a car accident on Feb 10, 2025 and my air bag did not deploy
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Upon having the vehicle inspected by a State Inspector, the contact was informed that there was significant corrosion on the undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the corrosion failure was a result of normal wear and tear. The contact was referred to an independent mechanic who specialized in vehicle undercoating to prevent further corrosion damage to the vehicle. Despite the vehicle being treated for the corrosion damage, the contact was recently informed that the corrosion damage had worsened, and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Safety Rating for the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
H0J - Dealer Let — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
DL: H0J Expired on October 5,2020
TTT-0268-13 Rev3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty pairing the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer?s phone, such as the ability to change the track using the...
TT-0307-14 Rev2 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: Some customers may encounter various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using...
ER5_Remail_Regio — AIR BAGS
Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed for: C0B, C0R, D0C, D0G.
TSB-0178-13 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
TOYOTA: WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-70 MPH, THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE FLUTTER CONDITION IN THE STEERING, CAUSED BY WHEEL IMBALANCE OR RFV (RADIAL FORCE VARIATION) OUT OF RANGE. MODEL 2010-2013 FJ CRUISER. *PE
T-SB-0178-13 — WHEELS
Some vehicles may exhibit excessive steering flutter condition, while being driven at approximately 55 ? 70 mph. In some cases, this condition is caused by a wheel imbalance or RFV (Radial Force Variation) that is out of range. If the tire and wheel assembly is satisfactory, a steering control valve...
T-SB-0046-12 Rev — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Some 2007 ? 2013 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and 4WD may exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle, or a ?bump-from-behind? sensation just before a stop, or when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft)...
T-SB-0022-12 Rev — TIRES
During the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
- 2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 164 complaints
- 2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 13 complaints
- 2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 90 complaints
- 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 37 complaints
- 2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 49 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (current)
- 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 37 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER — 0 complaints
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