2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Steering (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
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 (246)
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.
Engine 2026-02-13 · T-SB-0009-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. this bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year repair manual while performing a rescue charge. the grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair manual ref
Engine 2026-02-13 · T-SB-0119-15 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 13, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0009-26.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 246 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-14 · Seat Belts“driver side backseat passenger window seat the seatbelt is loose and doesn't retract back into place. hybrid battery and transmission system stutters after system flush at dealer causing the hybrid synergy system check, check engine light and eslamation light in orange to stay on dash. error stating that battery needs replacement for hybrid b…”
2019-04-11 · Service Brakes · 46,000 mi“my toyota camry hybrid has had episodic braking problems. after starting the car and driving for a few minutes, occasionally when i step on the brakes to slow/stop the car the brake peddle needs to be pushed down to the floor. while this is happening i can hear the engine revving. it is necessary to push extremely hard on the brake peddle to sto…”
2017-04-10 · Service Brakes · 27,600 mi · 💥 crash“around 11:30 am, i was driving south on a two lane road, at approx. 25 mph. the black vehicle in front of me applied the brakes and stopped. i was about 4 car lengths behind the black vehicle when i quickly applied the brake pedal. the brake pedal went to the floor and my car did not stop nor even slowed down. i pumped the brake pedal two more ti…”
2016-09-28 · Unknown Or Other · 43,043 mi“the gear shift compactment not properly covered. gear shift will not move. liquid placed in cup holder box splashed into gear shift box as car moving causing liquid to enter in the shift box that is not properly case. liquid enter the gear box as car is moving /in motion causing it to damaged the electrical component of the motor. causing the need…”
2016-05-26 · Visibility/Wiper · 23,000 mi“driving slowly, straight ahead, city street, right passenger mirror exploded with a big bang. looking inside, plastic linkages that link the mirror to the adjustment motor assembly were broken. lane assist leds continued to work but the mirror, hanging loose from its shroud, was useless. i hadn't adjusted the mirror in months.. car was 1 month …”
2015-11-26 · Service Brakes · 43,014 mi · 💥 crash“i was entering freeway on ramp. heavy traffic. beautiful day, dry roads. vehicle in front of me made braked suddenly. i quickly applied my brakes. my brakes did not engage. i was approximately 2-3 car lengths behind vehicle in front of me and traveling 25 mph. when i applied brakes, my car did not even try to stop, it basically slid 2 1/2 car le…”
2015-11-19 · Service Brakes · 59,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was driving to work in my 2013 toyota camry hybrid le. it was early morning rush hour traffic. roads were wet. traffic was stop and go. i was probably going about 20 mph when vehicle in front of me stopped. i applied my brakes but my vehicle did not stop. i hit rear of vehicle in front of me. i did not feel my brakes engage. i was more than …”
2015-09-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 37,563 mi“when i started the vehicle, the "check engine light" came on. this has happened once before a year or more ago. i brought it to a dealer and he asked whether i had gotten gas recently. yes, about 200 miles and 2 weeks ago. he checked the gas cap and it was laying in the gas filling area, not screwed in at all. obviously it had come loose somehow. h…”
2015-02-07 · Steering“steering needs to be corrected continuously.have 40000 miles and allways been the same.wouldnt have bought car if i had known as it can be scary sometimes. guy at dealer said others have said same thing but they don't find a problem.seems to be the way this system works. *js…”
2014-10-30 · Engine · 12,000 mi“an indicator light on the dash board flashed and alarm sounded and both the gas and electric motors shut down. i was in heavy single lane traffic with limited road shoulder but was able to pull of and get to a stop. the engine system started normally and no indicators were observed. i took it to liberty toyota in edgewater park nj and they could…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.