2013 Toyota Camry Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry. Part of Generation 7 (XV50) — 2012–2017.

20122014
Complaints
376
per 10K Sold
9.2
US Sales
408,484
Crashes
64
Fires
1
Injuries
42
Fatalities
1
Recalls
2

Worst 2013 Toyota Camry Problems

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

#166 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:58,160 mi
Crash-related:4
#236 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:39,727 mi
Crash-related:20
#332 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:49,915 mi
Crash-related:9
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Camry.

Transmission / Drivetrain
66
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
58,160
Airbags
36
complaints
Crashes
20
Fires
Avg Miles
39,727
Unintended Acceleration
32
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
49,915
Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
82,764
Engine Problems
26
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,899
Steering Defects
25
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
69,505
Body Structure
23
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
23,984
Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
44,549
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
48,540
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
35,173
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
43,033
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,779
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,968
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Toyota Camry

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~812,564 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."

13V442000Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · Airbags · Electrical System
~802,769 affected

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.

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2013 Toyota Camry — FAQ

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

Is the 2013 Toyota Camry reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Toyota Camry has 376 NHTSA complaints, 64 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 66 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Toyota Camry?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (66 complaints, avg 58,160 mi); Airbags (36 complaints, avg 39,727 mi); Unintended Acceleration (32 complaints, avg 49,915 mi). 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 51,672 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry include 64 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 42 injuries, and 1 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 812,564 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?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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