2013 Toyota Camry
Family: Camry · filed with NHTSA as CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID
Summary
- In its first three years the 2013 Camry drew 124 complaints — 1.2× the median of its generation (2012–2017). It does not stand out from the other years of this generation.
- These are complaint counts, not failure rates: they are not divided by how many cars were sold, because no public source reports U.S. sales by model year.
- Complaints are spread across systems: the largest, Powertrain, holds 25% of the 269 that name a component.
- 2 recalls filed for this model year.
- 3 federal defect investigations cover this model year.
At a glance
- Owner complaints
- 301
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- NCAP overall
- 5 of 5 stars
- Combined MPG
- 25–40
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,550–$2,500
- Median mileage at complaint
- 24,000 mi (n = 224)
- Crashes / fires / injuries / deaths
- 46 / 1 / 29 / 1
What owners report
Powertrain
67 complaints · 25% of complaints that name a component · median 57,000 mi (n = 50)
Owner report 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 re…
Owner report 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 …
Accelerator & Cruise Control
38 complaints · 14% of complaints that name a component · median 17,000 mi (n = 31)
Owner report The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not not…
Owner report THE ISSUE DID NOT HAPPEN ON A CONSIST BASIS UNTIL LAST MONTH. EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR HESITATES. IT TAKES A MINUTE OR TWO FOR MY CAR TO ACCELERATE. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I'M ON A LOCAL ROAD, INTERSTATE OR GOING UP A HILL. THE OUTCOME IS THE SAME.
Airbags
37 complaints · 14% of complaints that name a component · median 22,900 mi (n = 28)
Owner report I just bought my car it's a 2013camry SE and I noticed the paint on the roof is flaking and now there's a couple spots on the trunk that are flaking I recently found out that Toyota has a recall on that issue and I have the pearl blue paint job I've never seen a car do this I was just in shock when I noticed it was occ…
Owner report The spiral coil is rusted and needs to be replaced. Notes of mechanic will be provided
11% of complaints name no specific component and are left out of the shares above.
Across the generation (2012–2017)
To compare years fairly, each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 104.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Note |
|---|
| 2012 | 645 | 216 | most complaints |
| 2013 | 301 | 124 | |
| 2014 | 480 | 161 | most complaints |
| 2015 | 286 | 84 | |
| 2016 | 189 | 81 | |
| 2017 | 153 | 69 | fewest complaints |
Recalls
Whether a recall has been fixed on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
13V442000 · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed 2013-10-17 · 802,769 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
13V505000 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Filed 2013-10-17 · 9,795 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Federal investigations
| Action | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|
| DP23005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2023-11-22 | open | |
| DP22005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2023-01-27 | 2023-08-07 | 22V063000 |
| DP19004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 2019-09-30 | 2021-01-21 | |
DP23005: Brake Actuator Valve Wear
DP22005: Pedestrian alert sounds
DP19004: Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|
| Camry | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2250 |
| Camry | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 25 | $2500 |
| Camry Hybrid LE | 2.5L 4cyl Hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 42 | 38 | 40 | $1550 |
| Camry Hybrid XLE | 2.5L 4cyl Hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 | 37 | 39 | $1600 |
Fuel cost is EPA's estimate at the fuel prices of its last update, not today's.
Crash test ratings (NCAP)
| Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2013 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Service bulletins
Toyota issued 790 service bulletins listed against this model year, most often about equipment.
A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so one listed here may not be specific to this year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.
| Date | Component | Summary |
|---|
| 2026-02-13 | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26. |
| 2026-02-13 | ENGINE | This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing a rescue charge… |
| 2026-01-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Serv… |
| 2026-01-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Serv… |
| 2025-06-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant… |
| 2025-06-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant… |
| 2024-12-06 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood… |
| 2024-12-06 | STRUCTURE:BODY | To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in… |
| 2024-12-06 | STRUCTURE:BODY | The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl… |
| 2024-12-06 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood… |
How to read this page
Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more often after news coverage or a recall. That is why this page compares a model year only with other years of the same generation, never with other models.
Each complaint is counted once, even when it names several components; a complaint that names several systems appears under each of them. Owner reports are quoted as filed and have not been verified by NHTSA or by us.
Every model year of this Camry, including the ones without a page of their own, is listed on the Toyota Camry model page.
Sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: complaints, recalls and investigations (bulk files, data as of 2026-10-28).
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program: crash test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov: engines, transmissions and fuel economy.
MotorAlmanac is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA, EPA or any manufacturer. This page summarises public records; it is not a mechanical inspection. Before buying a used car, check its VIN for open recalls and have it inspected.