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The 2013 Toyota Camry is a midsize cars vehicle covered by 4 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 301 owner complaints and 2 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 46 report a crash and 1 report a fire; 22 complaints report injuries totalling 29 injured people, and 1 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Power Train, named in 67 complaints (22.3% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2013 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) that include the 2013 Toyota Camry. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 13V505000 — Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring 17/10/2013
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."
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.
Campaign 13V442000 — Electrical System 17/10/2013
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.
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.
Owner Complaints (301)
Owners have filed 301 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Camry with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 67 | 22.3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 | 15.9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 12.6% |
| Air Bags | 37 | 12.3% |
| Steering | 32 | 10.6% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 10.6% |
| Structure | 29 | 9.6% |
| Engine | 27 | 9.0% |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 9.0% |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 4.0% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3.0% |
| Suspension | 7 | 2.3% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Power Train, 67 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2014 with 51 filings. Owners filed 301 complaints in total across 14 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 46 and those involving a fire number 1; 22 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2013 Toyota Camry as a midsize cars vehicle and published ratings for 4 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 25–40 MPG; the median configuration returns 32.5 city / 35.5 highway / 33.5 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 39.5 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
Showing the 3 most common configuration groups of 4 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 301 complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Power Train with 67 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2013 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) covering the 2013 Toyota Camry in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 13V505000 for Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring.
What is the 2013 Toyota Camry's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2013 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2013 Toyota Camry get?
The EPA rated 4 configurations of the 2013 Toyota Camry. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 40 MPG, with a median of 33.5 MPG (median city 32.5, median highway 35.5).