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2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 FJ Cruiser.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is a midsize SUV that carries a 6.4-quart engine oil capacity with a recommended viscosity of 0W-20 or 5W-20 meeting API standards, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined; this model year falls within the broader 2006-2015 model range that accumulated a total of 23 owner complaints, with structure-related issues representing the most frequently cited concern alongside four separate recalls issued over the model's lifespan. Compared to the complaint trajectory across these years—where 2007 recorded the peak at 593 complaints and 2006 the lowest at just 1—the 2013 FJ Cruiser demonstrates notably strong reliability performance, positioning it among the more problem-free iterations of this generation and suggesting a refined ownership experience relative to earlier production years.

Model year2014201320122010200920082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/20/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780138051
Spark plug9091901191
Battery2880054020
Front wiper blades8521213031 alt 8521235091
Serpentine belt90916A2015
Thermostat1632631050 alt 160310P010
Cabin air filter871394701083

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.2 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height72 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight4328 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 20 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the FJ Cruiser of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.2–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2007 SUV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009SUV 4.0L V67.30 sec15.80 sec239 hp4x4
2008SUV 4.0L V67.40 sec15.80 sec239 hp4x4
2007SUV 4.0L V67.20 sec16.10 sec239 hp4x4
2007SUV 4.0L V67.60 sec16.00 sec239 hp4x4
2006SUV 4.0L V67.60 sec15.90 sec239 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.4 qt of 0W-20 / 5W-20 API engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.2 Pints, non_mvc
Engine Oil0W-20 · API · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.4 qt
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity3 Pints
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.2 Pints

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub174 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle91 ft-lbs / 78 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.0079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miFloor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 FJ Cruiser sits near the end of a generation whose federal record shows a clear maturation arc: an extreme early spike of 593 complaints and 9 recalls in 2007, elevated recall activity from 2008 through 2010 (11–12 recalls annually), then a steady decline to just 4 recalls by 2013. With 23 complaints, 2013 is consistent with the low-complaint environment of 2011 (23) and well below the 39 logged in 2012 and the 65 seen in 2010. Its 4 recalls are the fewest of any full model year except the abbreviated 2015 send-off, while its 205 TSBs sit right in line with the 203–206 range of 2011–2012, suggesting stable service support rather than a new problem wave. Reported complaint categories are dispersed, led by 6 structure-related complaints, 2 air-bag complaints, 2 unknown/other issues, and 1 combined suspension/structure/brakes entry, with 1 crash complaint and no fire complaints recorded. The data does not specify root causes, but the downward trend in both complaints and recalls implies the later-build years had largely shaken out the early-run issues. For a buyer, 2013 looks like one of the safer production years in this generation from a federal-record standpoint.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
205
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure6
Air Bags2
Unknown Or Other2
Suspension,Structure,Service Brakes1
Steering,Suspension,Power Train1
Suspension1
Suspension,Structure1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V475000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 04/08/2014

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… 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…

13V163000Exterior LightingReported 25/04/2013

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 205 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 FJ Cruiser take?

6.4 qt of 0W-20 API, 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 FJ Cruiser have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the FJ Cruiser get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg.