Does the 2014 Toyota Camry have a wiper-related recall?

Yes. Recall 13V505000, reported October 17, 2013, covers 2013–2014 Camry and Camry HV models for a wiper switch assembly issue. Toyota dealers replace the wiper switch assembly free of charge.

How common are visibility and wiper complaints for the 2014 Camry?

NHTSA lists 16 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Camry, making up 4% of its 455 total complaints for that model year.

At what mileage do these visibility and wiper problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Camry is 21,000 miles.

Is the 2014 Camry worse than other years for this problem?

The 2014 Camry's 4% share is similar to 2013, 2016, and 2018, but lower than 2011, which had a 20% share and 120 complaints in this area.

Have visibility or wiper problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2014 Camry?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury associated with Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Camry, with no fires reported.

2014 Toyota Camry Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Toyota Camry, 4% of its 455 total complaints that year. A related recall (13V505000) covers a faulty wiper switch assembly, with median failure mileage at 21,000 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 16; 4% of 455
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 21,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Dashboard glare reflects onto the windshield, making it hard to see the road shortly after purchase.
Windshield washer fluid fails to dispense or sprays only a small section of the windshield, leaving wipers unable to clear road spray.
Sunroof glass has shattered or popped out unexpectedly while driving at highway speed.
Rear window distortion makes it difficult to judge the position or type of vehicles behind the car through the rearview mirror.
Windshield wiper switch has short-circuited electrical wiring after a jump start, tied to the wiper switch recall.
Dashboard material has melted and become sticky, contributing to sun glare while driving.

When 2014 Toyota Camry visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 7, 2013, latest Nov 8, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Nov 2019; peak Sep 2014 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 Toyota Camry

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.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Camry model year

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

200510 (1%)
20067 (2%)
2007538 (19%)
2008289 (31%)
2009124 (10%)
201072 (12%)
2011120 (20%)
201220 (3%)
201310 (4%)
201416 (4%)
20154 (1%)
20167 (4%)
20173 (2%)
201827 (4%)
20199 (2%)
202012 (4%)
20216 (4%)
20227 (12%)
20234 (6%)
20244 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Toyota Camry have a wiper-related recall?: Yes. Recall 13V505000, reported October 17, 2013, covers 2013–2014 Camry and Camry HV models for a wiper switch assembly issue. Toyota dealers replace the wiper switch assembly free of charge.
How common are visibility and wiper complaints for the 2014 Camry?: NHTSA lists 16 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Camry, making up 4% of its 455 total complaints for that model year.
At what mileage do these visibility and wiper problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Camry is 21,000 miles.
Is the 2014 Camry worse than other years for this problem?: The 2014 Camry's 4% share is similar to 2013, 2016, and 2018, but lower than 2011, which had a 20% share and 120 complaints in this area.
Have visibility or wiper problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2014 Camry?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury associated with Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Camry, with no fires reported.