2013 Toyota Camry
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 67 of 301 complaints (22%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (18) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 644 in 2012 to 301 in 2013.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | vs. 2013 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,900–2,700 | 1,550–2,600 | 1,550–2,500 | 1,550–2,500 | 1,550–2,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 23–33 | 24–40 | 25–40 | 25–40 | 25–40 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20–31 / 29–35 | 21–42 / 30–38 | 21–42 / 30–38 | 21–42 / 30–38 | 21–42 / 30–38 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 269–386 | 222–370 | 220–361 | 220–361 | 220–361 | |
| Complaints filed | 621 | 644 | 301 | 480 | 286 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 110 | 95 | 46 | 67 | 35 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 91 | 80 | 29 | 46 | 21 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Toyota Camry?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 67 of 301 NHTSA complaints (22%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Camry get?
EPA rates it 25–40 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Toyota Camry?
EPA estimates $1,550–$2,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
Similar Vehicles
EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 25 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,250 | 316 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 42 mpg (high) | 38 mpg (high) | 40 mpg (high) | $1,550 (low) | 220 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 40 mpg | 37 mpg | 39 mpg | $1,600 | 229 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 21 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $2,500 (high) | 361 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 67 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 32 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 33 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 32 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 48 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 38 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 34 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 52 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING · Campaign 13V505000 · Nov 1, 2013
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."
Consequence: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · Campaign 13V442000 · Oct 17, 2013
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.
Consequence: 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.