How many steering complaints does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2013 Camry, which is 9% of the 274 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Toyota Camry?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2013 Toyota Camry.

Did the 2013 Camry steering problems cause crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint category shows 4 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do 2013 Camry steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints was 9,247.5 miles.

Is the 2013 Camry worse for steering complaints than other years?

Its 9% share is lower than the 2015 Camry's 39% and the 2016 Camry's 14%, but higher than the 2019 Camry's 3% and 2020 Camry's 2%.

2013 Toyota Camry Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry, 9% of all complaints that year, tied to 4 crashes and 4 injuries. No steering-related recalls are on file for this model year. Median mileage at failure was 9,247.5.

Steering complaints: 26; 9% of 274
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 9,248 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the steering wheel suddenly seizing or locking up during low-speed turns, in some cases leading to a collision.
Several drivers describe constant wandering or drifting that requires ongoing manual correction to keep the car going straight, even at highway speed.
Some complaints describe the steering wheel becoming rough or making abnormal noise during turns, sometimes accompanied by a power steering warning light.
One owner reported the steering wheel shaking violently around 20 mph while the vehicle veered to the side, initially blamed on defective tires.
A separate report describes the steering wheel becoming hard to move while the electrical system appeared to shut off mid-drive, along with the radio and A/C cutting out.

When 2013 Toyota Camry steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 14, 2013, latest Apr 27, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Apr 2026; peak Aug 2014 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Camry model year

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

201025 (4%)
201131 (5%)
201258 (10%)
201326 (9%)
201422 (5%)
2015105 (39%)
201625 (14%)
201714 (9%)
201860 (8%)
201911 (3%)
20205 (2%)
20214 (3%)
20223 (5%)
20230 (0%)
20245 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?: NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2013 Camry, which is 9% of the 274 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Toyota Camry?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2013 Toyota Camry.
Did the 2013 Camry steering problems cause crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint category shows 4 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do 2013 Camry steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints was 9,247.5 miles.
Is the 2013 Camry worse for steering complaints than other years?: Its 9% share is lower than the 2015 Camry's 39% and the 2016 Camry's 14%, but higher than the 2019 Camry's 3% and 2020 Camry's 2%.