Reliable Auto DB

2013 Toyota Camry reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Toyota Camry holds 301 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 41 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camry years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Windshield wiper/washer switch and wiring and Electrical system.

2012 Toyota Camry SE
Photo by IFCAR, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

301

Per year

41

Recalls

2

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (67 of 301), then Speed control (38) and Air bags (37). Those filings include 46 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 22 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Camry has 644 complaints, 72 per year, and the 2014 has 14 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Toyota Camry. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Windshield wiper/washer switch and wiring 2013-10-17 · NHTSA campaign 13V505000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall Electrical system 2013-10-17 · NHTSA campaign 13V442000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (301 total)

Powertrain
67
Speed control
38
Air bags
37
Electrical system
32
Steering
32
Structure
29
Engine
27
Service brakes
27
Seat belts
12
Fuel and propulsion system
9
Suspension
7
Visibility
6
Visibility and wipers
6
Electronic stability control (ESC)
5
Wheels
5
Engine and engine cooling
4
Equipment
4
Exterior lighting
4
Fuel system, gasoline
4
Seats
4
Tires
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

46

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

22

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Steering · filed 2026-04-27
  • "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…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-03-24
  • "Having issues with the ac condenser drain hose. And Transmission shuddering during acceleration."
    Powertrain, Air bags, Unknown or other · filed 2025-10-08
  • "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…"
    Wheels · filed 2025-08-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2013 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camry 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 25 34 28 MPG $2300
Camry 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 21 30 25 MPG $2600
Camry hybrid LE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 42 38 40 MPG $1600
Camry hybrid XLE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 40 37 39 MPG $1650

Specs and fitment

7th generation, 2012–2017
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (2.5L and 3.5L; 5W-20 only if 0W-20 is unavailable) , 4.6 qt capacity
Tire size 215/55R17 (LE/SE) to 235/55R18 (XLE); 225/45R18 (SE/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 13V-442 covers certain 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. The air conditioning condenser drain hose may become clogged, water may accumulate in the condenser housing, and water may leak through a seam onto the air bag control module, which can cause a short circuit of the module. Dealers seal the condenser housing and install a protective cover on the air bag control module. Recall 14V-576 covers certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment. Dealers replace any suspect fuel delivery pipes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Toyota Camry reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Toyota Camry holds 301 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 41 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camry years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Windshield wiper/washer switch and wiring and Electrical system.

What are common problems with a 2013 Toyota Camry?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (67 of 301), then Speed control (38) and Air bags (37). Those filings include 46 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 22 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2013 Toyota Camry more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Camry has 644 complaints, 72 per year, and the 2014 has 14 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Toyota Camry been recalled?

The 2013 Toyota Camry has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 301 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Camry with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Toyota Camry get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Toyota Camry is 33 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Camry?

8th generation (2018-2024).

Is the 2025 Toyota Camry available with a non-hybrid engine in the US?

In the United States, every 2025 Camry trim uses the hybrid powertrain; gasoline-only and V6 engines are not offered.