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2013-2014 Toyota Tacoma recall: engine

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on November 7, 2013. It covers about 3,795 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,795
reported
Nov 7, 2013
owners notified
Nov 27, 2013
related complaints
14

Engine

What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 13V557000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 13V557000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Toyota Tacoma engine?

Yes. Recall 13V557000, reported on November 7, 2013, covers about 3,795 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V557000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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