2013 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (54) · Vehicle Speed Control (32) · Steering (23)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
199 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2013-10-17 · campaign 13V442000 · 802,769 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:switch/Wiring 2013-10-17 · campaign 13V505000 · 9,795 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (544)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
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What owners report
2026-04-27 · Steering · 150,000 mi“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 vibrated abnormally. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the man…”
2026-03-24 · Power Train · 57,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 toyota camry. the contact stated that the dealer had replaced the battery four times within 8 years, and the water pump and the alternator had been replaced within 18 months. additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered, hesitated, and failed to respond as needed, and lost auto…”
2025-10-08 · Unknown Or Other“having issues with the ac condenser drain hose. and transmission shuddering during acceleration. …”
2025-08-13 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 210,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 the roadway on the passenger side. the contact stated that the tire ha…”
2025-06-24 · Power Train · 187,000 mi“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 independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. the…”
2025-06-20 · Structure:body“factory paint is peeling off. it is a known issue and toyota won't do anything for me. …”
2025-06-09 · Structure:body“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 my passenger driver's side door when i went to open it. upon closer ins…”
2024-10-10 · Power Train“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 the exact same symptoms listed in the recall. i have spent over 3k tr…”
2024-09-12 · Suspension“car shudders at 40 to 50 mph recall previously on torque converter …”
2024-06-27 · Power Train · 205,000 mi“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 was flushed, and it was stated by the dealer that the torque converter m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.