YearToAvoid

2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

63/100

#8 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 27 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 63 out of 100 — #8 highest of 20 Camry Hybrid model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is brakes (7 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 2 injuries.

Complaints
27
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
39.5
41 city / 37.5 hwy

Top 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes7 (26%)
  2. Steering6 (22%)
  3. Engine4 (15%)
  4. Other4 (15%)
  5. Electrical System3 (11%)
  6. Structure & Body3 (11%)
  7. Seat Belts2 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (7%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
  10. Airbags1 (4%)
2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2013Aug 2013Jan 2014Apr 2014Oct 2014Nov 2015Apr 2017
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Jun 2019; peak Oct 2013 (4).

2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Caution5823233
2012Avoid7955139.5
2013Caution6327139.5
2014Caution7425139.5
2015Good4715039.5

All Toyota Camry Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks #8 of 20 among Camry Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 63/100, verdict: Caution). It has 27 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (7 complaints), steering (6 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 7,050 miles.
Does the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most recently reported 2013, covering visibility & wipers.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 39.5 MPG combined (41 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,625. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.