2013 Toyota Tundra: Rocker arm failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Tundra report: rocker arm failure. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 115,450 miles.
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2013 Tundra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11580149 (filed 03/29/2024): “Mechanic stated that the secondary air injection system is a common problem in this generation of tundra.. i have had my check engine light come on 3 different times and addressed each by replacing all the sensors to the secondary air injection system. my mech…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11572347 (filed 02/16/2024): “The contact owns a 2013 toyota tundra. the contact stated that upon taking the vehicle in for inspection, the vehicle failed the inspection. the contact was informed that a failure with the air injection pump had been detected. the check engine warning light w…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: passenger side head replacement (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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