MYRModel Year Report

2013 Toyota Camry

● Typical for this model
2013 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 780 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2885 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1293 complaints 2010: 602 complaints 2011: 598 complaints 2012: 589 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 268 complaints 2016: 180 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 736 complaints 2019: 392 complaints 2019 2020: 270 complaints 2021: 154 complaints 2022: 58 complaints 2023: 62 complaints 2024: 47 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
2013: 274 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008933
20091293
2010602
2011598
2012589
2013274
2014455
2015268
2016180
2017148
2018736
2019392
2020270
2021154
202258
202362
202447
2025146

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 67 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing torque converter.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

CRASH INJURY
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A VEHICLE HIT MY CAR AND LEFT THE SCENE. BOTH MY LEGS WERE LACERATED SO BADLY THAT THE RIGHT COULD BE ONLY PARTIALLY REPAIRED AND THE LEFT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AND NEED SKIN GRAFTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180607

I WAS HIT IN THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF MY CAR AND THEN TEARING OFF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. ATTORNEY SENT CORRESPONDENCE ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED FORWARD AT HIGH SPEED AND HIT A WALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130416

CAR WAS STOPPED BEHIND A LANDSCAPER'S TRAILER FOR A SECOND AND THE ENGINE ACCELERATED SO FAST AND SO LOUDLY AND OVERRODE THE BRAKE SMASHING INTO THE BACK OF THE TRAILER. HUSBAND WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE KEYS TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130207

Also filed under STRUCTURE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The panel that controls the interior lights, garage door operation, moon window and an SOS button appeared to have an electrical malfunction and part of that control panel which is on the ceiling between the moon window and mirror melted due a heat...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230907

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131108 — visibility

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 veh

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.

Campaign 13V505000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140205 — air bags, electrical system, equipment

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles.

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.

Campaign 13V442000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (67 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V505000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V442000 (air bags, electrical system, equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1987

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2009 ■ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Toyota Camry reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Toyota Camry is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Camry?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.