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All cars · Toyota Camry · 2013

2013 Toyota Camry. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index29100 = average car
Complaints149NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold408,484U.S. model year
Per 100K sold36complaints
Year rank#4 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)FWD25 / 34 / 28Regular$2,200
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD42 / 38 / 40Regular$1,550
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD21 / 30 / 25Regular$2,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,600 and 60,700 miles. Median 23,800, from 222 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain56,5009,800–95,20050
Speed control17,0002,600–77,10031
Airbags21,4005,900–58,20028
Steering5,000300–73,10025
Electrical24,8005,200–54,80018

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain20%
Speed control16%
Steering16%
Airbags13%
Body structure12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
30146122117

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 13V505000 Oct 2013 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Switch/Wiring

    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.

    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.

  • 13V442000 Oct 2013 Electrical System

    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.

    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. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenBrake actuator valve wear2023–
ClosedPedestrian alert sounds20232023
ClosedBrake actuator valve wear20192021

Manufacturer communications 559

Toyota filed 559 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • When driving, with light loads, and between 25 and 50 mph, transmission exhibits brief shudder
  • Some customers have experienced amber colored oil like substance found on floor mats
  • "tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

YouTube repair topics

95 videos about the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry, 14.6M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical4525K
Timing chain & engine2453K
Gauges, lights & wiring3320K
Oil changes & service2283K
Transmission & shifter3282K
Heat, A/C & blend door3248K
Starter, alternator & belts2243K
Brakes & ABS2139K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201082317327,553Speed control
201161228306,510Speed control
201266288404,885Airbags
201329149408,484Transmission & drivetrain
201445209428,606Speed control
201531132429,355Steering
201626103388,616Airbags

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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