2013 Toyota Camry Reliability
The 2013 Toyota Camry has 301 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and unknown or other. Compared with other Camry model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Camry's typical year, while the 2012 drew 646 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
301
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
46
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2013 Toyota Camry complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 67 | 22% |
| Unknown or other | 48 | 16% |
| Speed control / throttle | 38 | 13% |
| Air bags | 37 | 12% |
| Steering | 32 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 32 | 11% |
| Body structure | 29 | 10% |
| Engine | 27 | 9% |
2013 Toyota Camry recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2013 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V505000 | Oct 17, 2013 | Visibility / wipers — 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… |
| 13V442000 | Oct 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… |
How the 2013 compares with nearby Camry years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Camry analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 625 | 5 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2012 | 646 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2013 (this page) | 301 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2014 | 480 | 3 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2015 | 286 | 1 | Steering | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2013 Toyota Camry
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2013 Toyota Camry reliability FAQ
Is the 2013 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2013 Toyota Camry has 301 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and unknown or other. Compared with other Camry model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Camry's typical year, while the 2012 drew 646 complaints.
What are the most common 2013 Toyota Camry problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry are powertrain / transmission (67), unknown or other (48), speed control / throttle (38), air bags (37). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2013 Toyota Camry have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Camry, including 13V505000 (visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / switch/wiring) and 13V442000 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2013 Toyota Camry compare with the 2012 and 2014 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2012 has 646 complaints and 2 recalls (avoid); the 2014 has 480 complaints and 3 recalls (caution). The 2013 has 301 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2013 Toyota Camry?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2013 Camry, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.