Model year record

2013 Toyota Camry recalls & problems

The 2013 Toyota Camry has 2 safety recalls and 274 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (67 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints274filed by owners

Crashes · fires42 · 1reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2013 Toyota Camry in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 17, 2013

Appliance › Air conditioner

Recall 13V442000802,769 vehicles

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.

Components: Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner; Air bags; Electrical system

VisibilityOct 17, 2013

Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring

Recall 13V5050009,795 vehicles

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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2013 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	11.1%

2013 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	11.1%

2013 Toyota Camry NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2013 Toyota Camry NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Camry

28mpg combined

City / highway	25 / 34 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Camry

25mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Torque converter	67	4	0	1	56,500 mi
Unknown or other	46	3	0	0	57,150 mi
Air bagsFrontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette	37	20	0	18	22,900 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal	35	10	0	6	20,000 mi
Electrical system	29	3	0	1	26,000 mi
StructureBody	26	5	0	5	8,250 mi
Steering	26	4	0	4	9,247 mi
Engine	26	2	1	0	17,000 mi
Service brakes	20	8	0	3	18,000 mi
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly	10	1	0	3	49,600 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	8	1	0	0	50,000 mi
Suspension	6	1	0	0	25,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering
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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Nov 15, 2025 · 150,000 miles
Power train
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, hesitated, and failed to respond as needed, and lost automotive power while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact related the failure to the Toyota Warranty Enhancement Program Number: ZE5. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed…
Sep 10, 2018 · 57,000 miles
Engine
Replaced tranny
Oct 22, 2025
Air bags
Having issues with the ac condenser drain hose. And Transmission shuddering during acceleration.
Jul 1, 2023
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCrash
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 passenger side. The contact stated that the tire had rolled away in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that there were scrapes and deformation to the bumper on the passenger side, also the wheel well, tire hub, and the passenger door were damaged due to contact with the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic determined that all but one lug nut had…
Aug 12, 2025 · 210,000 miles
Vehicle speed control
Shifting shudder
Jul 12, 2025
Power train
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shuddered, with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact became aware that the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.
Jun 10, 2024 · 187,000 miles
Structure › Body
Factory paint is peeling off. It is a known issue and Toyota won't do anything for me.
Jun 14, 2025

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.