2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

20122014
Complaints
35
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:28,820 mi
Crash-related:4
#26 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:462 mi
#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
28,820
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
462
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~9,795 vehicles.

13V505000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
~9,795 affected

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."

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2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 35 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Brakes (7 complaints, avg 28,820 mi); Steering Defects (6 complaints, avg 462 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 15,732 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 9,795 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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