2013 Toyota Camry Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry years
- Fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Camry. That ranks 22nd out of 30 Camry model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (67 complaints, 24%), typically at around 56,500 miles. Complaints mention 42 crashes, 1 fire, 27 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 274owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 42complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Toyota Camry problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 67 | 24% | 56,500 | “torque converter” (25%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 46 | 17% | 57,150 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 36 | 13% | 22,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 13% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 29 | 11% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 26 | 9% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 26 | 9% | 9,248 | — | — |
| Structure | 26 | 9% | 8,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 7% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 4% | 49,600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 15,360 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | 31,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 2,716 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | 15,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 2,550 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | 12,750 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 60,325 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 123,161 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 115 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Toyota Camry recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner; air bags; electrical system
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
Risk: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the steering column. The contact stated that while driving downhill on several occasions, the steering column and dashboard vibrated abnormally…
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the battery four times within 8 years, and the water pump and the alternator had been replaced within 18 months. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered…
Replaced tranny
Having issues with the ac condenser drain hose. And Transmission shuddering during acceleration.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the passenger side front tire detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning or indication of a problem. The contact stated that the vehicle dropped onto the roadway on the…
Other Toyota Camry years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Camry | 65 | 2 |
| 2022 Camry | 62 | 1 |
| 2021 Camry | 157 | 1 |
| 2020 Camry | 275 | 3 |
| 2019 Camry | 398 | 6 |
| 2018 Camry | 748 | 8 |
| 2017 Camry | 148 | 3 |
| 2016 Camry | 184 | 2 |
| 2015 Camry | 271 | 1 |
| 2014 Camry | 455 | 3 |
| 2013 | 274 | 2 |
| 2012 Camry | 590 | 2 |
| 2011 Camry | 601 | 5 |
| 2010 Camry | 604 | 9 |
| 2009 Camry | 1,293 | 10 |
| 2008 Camry | 933 | 7 |
| 2007 Camry | 2,887 | 9 |
| 2006 Camry | 317 | 5 |
| 2005 Camry | 721 | 5 |
| 2004 Camry | 638 | 3 |
| 2003 Camry | 781 | 1 |
| 2002 Camry | 953 | 4 |
| 2001 Camry | 272 | 2 |
| 2000 Camry | 454 | 2 |
| 1999 Camry | 501 | 1 |
| 1998 Camry | 600 | 2 |
| 1997 Camry | 555 | 3 |
| 1996 Camry | 417 | 2 |
| 1995 Camry | 303 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Camry?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 67 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Toyota Camry?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Toyota Camry a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry model years, the 2013 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.