2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 63, ranking 8th worst out of 20 model years, with 27 complaints and 1 recall. It carries a Caution verdict, driven mainly by brake complaints (26% of all reports).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 63/100
- #8 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 27
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 39.5
- 41 city / 37.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes7 (26%)
- Steering6 (22%)
- Engine4 (15%)
- Other4 (15%)
- Electrical System3 (11%)
- Structure & Body3 (11%)
- Seat Belts2 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly fail to engage or go to the floor during normal stops, leading to low-speed rear-end crashes.
- Owners describe the steering wandering or drifting at highway speeds, requiring constant correction.
- One driver reported the steering pulled sharply to the right at 55 mph with a temporary loss of control.
- Excessive interior window condensation after rain was said to fog the windshield and reduce visibility.
- The trunk lid reportedly falls unexpectedly when parked on an incline, striking occupants leaning into the trunk.
2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V505000Oct 17, 2013Visibility & Wipers9,795 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
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.
2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 41 MPG
- Highway
- 37.5 MPG
- Combined
- 39.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,625
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data gives it a complaint index of 63 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst among the 20 model years tracked for the Camry Hybrid. Brakes are the top reported problem area, with 7 complaints and 4 crashes.
- What is the main problem with the 2013 Camry Hybrid?
- Brakes account for 26% of complaints, including reports of the pedal going to the floor without stopping the car, sometimes leading to crashes. Steering wander at highway speed is the second most common complaint, at 22%.
- Does the 2013 Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 13V505000, covering a wiper switch assembly that Toyota replaced free of charge. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2013 Camry Hybrid compare to other years?
- It ranks 8th worst of 20 years tracked. Years like 2016 and 2017 rate Best with complaint indexes of 16 and 21, while 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2025 rate Avoid with much higher indexes.