The 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 444,525 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT14V4750002014-08-0420,000 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…
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 may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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…
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.
EQUIPMENT13V1230002013-04-097,525 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,…
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 contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
SEAT BELTS13V0980002013-03-15209,000 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…
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.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
9
SUSPENSION
6
AIR BAGS
3
1crashes3injuries
STEERING
3
POWER TRAIN
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
Total complaints34
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Please consider opening or expanding an investigation into frame, underbody, brake-line, and suspension-mount corrosion affecting toyota fj cruisers. I own a 2013 toyota fj cruiser 4wd. A professional inspection found multiple fluid leaks, heavy rust, rusted exhaust, leaking rear shocks, and brake…”
“Please consider opening or expanding an investigation into frame, underbody, brake-line, and suspension-mount corrosion affecting toyota fj cruisers. I own a 2013 toyota fj cruiser 4wd. A professional inspection found multiple fluid leaks, heavy rust, rusted exhaust, leaking rear shocks, and brake…”
“Please consider opening or expanding an investigation into frame, underbody, brake-line, and suspension-mount corrosion affecting toyota fj cruisers. I own a 2013 toyota fj cruiser 4wd. A professional inspection found multiple fluid leaks, heavy rust, rusted exhaust, leaking rear shocks, and brake…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“I had a car accident on feb 10, 2025 and my air bag did not deploy”
“I went down the road & hit a bump my car rocked a little so I stopped to check the lug nuts & see if anything was wrong. I did not see anything. So, I continued to go pick my friend up as I was driving down the freeway anytime I hit a bump the car rocked more the faster I went. So I slowed down &…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser as of
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