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2013 Toyota CamryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 274 owner complaints about the 2013 Toyota Camry, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-442 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

2013 Toyota Camry
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year33% below the Camry median · #26 of 40 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 86%Owner complaints27464 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage57kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Toyota Camry has problems

274 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train674
Air bags3620
Vehicle speed control3510
Electrical system293
Structure265
Engine263
Steering264
Service brakes208
Seat belts101
14 other systems555

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2013 Toyota Camry recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

86%repaired · 2015 Q1

Air bags

Recall 13V-442 · Oct 17, 2013 · 802,769 vehicles · 691,819 repaired

Risk. A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2015 Q1

Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

Recall 13V-505 · Oct 17, 2013 · 9,795 vehicles · 8,925 repaired

Risk. A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

57kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 50 power train complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
21under 30k miles39under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Camry year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camry median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Toyota Camry safety ratings

2013 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2013 Toyota Camry frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2013 Toyota Camry side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2013 Toyota Camry side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Camry owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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,…
Complaint 11726672 · Mar 24, 2026 · 57,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11668908 · Jun 24, 2025 · 187,000 miles
I have a vehicle in which a safety recall was issued for models In that body type and year range. The recall was issued in response to a software glitch that causes a shudder when acceleration. I called my local dealer and was told I do not qualify for a recall even though I have the exact same…
Complaint 11619058 · Oct 10, 2024

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