2013 Toyota Camry Problems
What owners have reported about the 2013 Toyota Camry, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2013 Toyota Camry a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA, the 10th most of 17 Camry model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, airbags and acceleration and speed control.
274 complaints 2 recalls, 1 crash risk 10th worst of 17 Camry years
Top 2013 Toyota Camry problems
Transmission problems
67 complaints (25%) name the transmission, most often the torque converter.
Airbag problems
36 complaints (13%) name the airbags, most often the driver clockspring / spiral cassette.
Acceleration problems
35 complaints (13%) name the acceleration and speed control, most often the accelerator pedal.
Engine problems
30 complaints (11%) name the engine.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (191 of 274). The amber line is the middle value, about 31,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2013 Toyota Camry recalls
Air conditioner
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. 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.
Recall 13V442000 · Oct 2013Wiper switch may short, disabling wipers
Crash riskThe windshield wiper switch can short circuit, which can make the wipers stop working. Without working wipers, the driver can't see clearly in rain or snow, raising the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will replace the wiper switch assembly free of charge.
Recall 13V505000 · Oct 2013Get an email when your 2013 Toyota Camry gets a new recall
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Camry years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2013 Toyota Camry a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA, the 10th most of 17 Camry model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, airbags and acceleration and speed control.
What are the most common 2013 Toyota Camry problems?
Owners most often report problems with the transmission, airbags, acceleration and speed control and engine. 67 complaints (25%) name the transmission, most often the torque converter.
At what mileage do 2013 Toyota Camry transmission problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 10,000–94,000 miles, with a middle value near 57,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?
2. Air conditioner (13V442000); Wiper switch may short, disabling wipers (13V505000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2013 Toyota Camry?
Ask for service records covering the transmission, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2022 and 2023 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.