YearToAvoid

2013 Toyota Camry Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry, 12% of its 274 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 24,850. Three crashes and one injury were linked to this area, though no recalls are tied directly to it.

Electrical System complaints
32
12% of 274
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
24,850 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Power door locks fail intermittently or stop working altogether, forcing owners to open doors manually.
  • Vehicle stalls or loses all electrical function while driving, with the engine unable to restart and the gear stuck.
  • Ignition-related shutdown occurs while parked, with the vehicle rolling or moving unexpectedly after key removal.
  • Exterior lighting fails, including loss of high beams while low beams continue to work.
  • Electrical sputtering or jerking happens around 25 mph, sometimes tied to a modem update or torque converter recall repair that did not resolve the issue.

When 2013 Toyota Camry electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 28, 2013, latest Jan 21, 2024.

2013 Toyota Camry electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2013Mar 2014Mar 2016Aug 2017Aug 2018Oct 2019Jan 2024
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Jan 2024; peak Dec 2013 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200537 (5%)
  2. 200630 (9%)
  3. 2007252 (9%)
  4. 200853 (6%)
  5. 200997 (8%)
  6. 201037 (6%)
  7. 201136 (6%)
  8. 201266 (11%)
  9. 201332 (12%)
  10. 201459 (13%)
  11. 201535 (13%)
  12. 201623 (13%)
  13. 201724 (16%)
  14. 201873 (10%)
  15. 201930 (8%)
  16. 202067 (24%)
  17. 202110 (6%)
  18. 202211 (18%)
  19. 202311 (17%)
  20. 20244 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Camry, which is 12% of the 274 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Camry electrical system?
The data provided shows no recalls listed specifically under related_recalls for this component on the 2013 Camry, though some owner complaints reference a separate airbag/electrical campaign and a torque converter recall.
At what mileage do 2013 Camry electrical problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Camry is 24,850 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Camry, with no fires reported.
How does 2013 compare to other Camry years for electrical complaints?
The 2013 Camry's 32 electrical complaints make up 12% of its total complaints, similar in share to 2012 (11%), 2014 (13%), and 2015 (13%), while 2020 had a higher share at 24%.

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.