MYRModel Year Report

2013 Toyota Camry

● Typical for this model
2013 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-08-02

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: 32 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 64 complaints 1989: 113 complaints 1989 1990: 134 complaints 1991: 149 complaints 1992: 565 complaints 1993: 260 complaints 1994: 287 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: 931 complaints 2009: 1289 complaints 2010: 600 complaints 2011: 597 complaints 2012: 587 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 452 complaints 2015: 268 complaints 2016: 177 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 726 complaints 2019: 385 complaints 2019 2020: 263 complaints 2021: 153 complaints 2022: 57 complaints 2023: 58 complaints 2024: 45 complaints 2025: 133 complaints 2025
2013: 274 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198632
198758
198864
1989113
1990134
1991149
1992565
1993260
1994287
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008931
20091289
2010600
2011597
2012587
2013274
2014452
2015268
2016177
2017148
2018726
2019385
2020263
2021153
202257
202358
202445
2025133

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 66 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 36 distinct reports on file.

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

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

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

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 (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (32 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 ▲ 2022

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.