Toyota · Camry · 2013
2013 Toyota Camry
2
Recalls
301
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2013 Toyota Camry has 2 recalls and 301 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (44 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated May 4, 2026
Research Context
The 2013 Toyota Camry page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 44 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2013 Toyota Camry reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2013 Toyota Camry currently shows 2 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 301 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are power train (44), unknown or other (32), air bags (20).
- Vehicle
- 2013 Toyota Camry
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 301
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
11.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 13V505000October 17, 2013
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
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."
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V442000October 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
301 totalSTEERING
Nov 15, 2025
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 v...
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ENGINE
Oct 22, 2025
Replaced tranny
WHEELS
CRASHAug 12, 2025
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 ...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 12, 2025
Shifting shudder
STRUCTURE
Jun 14, 2025
Factory paint is peeling off. It is a known issue and Toyota won't do anything for me.
STRUCTURE
Jun 5, 2025
I attempted to open my car door and the door handle simply snapped off in my hand. This is the second time this has occurred. The first time, my driver's door handle snapped off when a technician at my Goodyear repair shop tried to open it. Now, the exact same thing happened to m...
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POWER TRAIN
Oct 7, 2024
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...
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SUSPENSION
Sep 12, 2024
Car shudders at 40 to 50 mph recall previously on torque converter
POWER TRAIN
Jun 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the torque converter. The torque converter wa...
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POWER TRAIN
Jun 10, 2024
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 inde...
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?
The 2013 Toyota Camry has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2013 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has received 301 owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2013 Toyota Camry?
The 2013 Toyota Camry received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Camry?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2013 Toyota Camry are power train (44 reports), unknown or other (32 reports), air bags (20 reports).
Does the 2013 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2013 Toyota Camry. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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