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2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
27
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

Recall 13V-505: Visibility

Reported Oct 17, 2013 · 9,795 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes7
Steering6
Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Electrical System3
Equipment2
Unknown or Other2
Seat Belts2
Visibility1
Suspension1
Air Bags1
Wheels1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — 2
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,400 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Jun 14, 2019
Driver side backseat passenger window seat the seatbelt is loose and doesn't retract back into place. Hybrid battery and transmission system stutters after system flush at dealer causing the hybrid synergy system check, check engine light and eslamation light in orange to stay on dash. Error stating that battery needs replacement for hybrid battery
Service Brakes · at 46,000 miles · reported Apr 11, 2019
My toyota camry hybrid has had episodic braking problems. After starting the car and driving for a few minutes, occasionally when I step on the brakes to slow/stop the car the brake peddle needs to be pushed down to the floor. While this is happening I can hear the engine revving. It is necessary to push extremely hard on the brake peddle to stop the car. I have taken my car to mcgeorge toyota and an independent repair shop for this problem. Neither found any computer codes indicating the problem. Toyota removed and lubricated the slide pins for the caliphers and then reinstalled the pins.…
Service Brakes · at 27,600 miles · reported Apr 10, 2017
Around 11:30 AM, I was driving south on a two lane road, at approx. 25 MPH. The black vehicle in front of me applied the brakes and stopped. I was about 4 car lengths behind the black vehicle when I quickly applied the brake pedal. The brake pedal went to the floor and my car did not stop nor even slowed down. I pumped the brake pedal two more times, again, and the car did not stop nor slowed down until I hit the black vehicle in front of me.
Electrical System · at 43,043 miles · reported Sep 28, 2016
The gear shift compactment not properly covered. Gear shift will not move. Liquid placed in cup holder box splashed into gear shift box as car moving causing liquid to enter in the shift box that is not properly case. Liquid enter the gear box as car is moving /in motion causing it to damaged the electrical component of the motor. Causing the need to replace gear shift
Electrical System · at 23,000 miles · reported May 26, 2016
Driving slowly, straight ahead, city street, right passenger mirror exploded with a big bang. Looking inside, plastic linkages that link the mirror to the adjustment motor assembly were broken. Lane assist LEDS continued to work but the mirror, hanging loose from its shroud, was useless. I hadn't adjusted the mirror in months.. Car was 1 month out of warranty - parts and labor to replace ~$400. Googling I discovered I'm not the first person to have this problem.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 13V-505 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (7 reports), followed by steering (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,400 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.