Does the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid, the most recent reported on October 17, 2013 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (7 complaints), followed by steering (6).

How many 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 27 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiring

NHTSA campaign 13V505000 · reported October 17, 2013 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 9,795 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes7
Steering6
Electrical system3
Structure3
Vehicle speed control3
Equipment2
Seat belts2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Engine1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 14, 2019 · Electrical system
DRIVER SIDE BACKSEAT PASSENGER WINDOW SEAT THE SEATBELT IS LOOSE AND DOESN'T RETRACT BACK INTO PLACE. HYBRID BATTERY AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM STUTTERS AFTER SYSTEM FLUSH AT DEALER CAUSING THE HYBRID SYNERGY SYSTEM CHECK, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ESLAMATION LIGHT IN ORANGE TO STAY ON DASH. ERROR STATING THAT BATTERY NEEDS…

Apr 11, 2019 · Service brakes · 46,000 miles
MY TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID HAS HAD EPISODIC BRAKING PROBLEMS. AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW/STOP THE CAR THE BRAKE PEDDLE NEEDS TO BE PUSHED DOWN TO THE FLOOR. WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING I CAN HEAR THE ENGINE REVVING. IT IS NECESSARY TO PUSH EXTREMELY…

Apr 10, 2017 · Service brakes · 27,600 miles · crash reported
AROUND 11:30 AM, I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON A TWO LANE ROAD, AT APPROX. 25 MPH. THE BLACK VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME APPLIED THE BRAKES AND STOPPED. I WAS ABOUT 4 CAR LENGTHS BEHIND THE BLACK VEHICLE WHEN I QUICKLY APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND MY CAR DID NOT STOP NOR EVEN SLOWED DOWN. I…

Sep 28, 2016 · Electrical system · 43,043 miles
THE GEAR SHIFT COMPACTMENT NOT PROPERLY COVERED. GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT MOVE. LIQUID PLACED IN CUP HOLDER BOX SPLASHED INTO GEAR SHIFT BOX AS CAR MOVING CAUSING LIQUID TO ENTER IN THE SHIFT BOX THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CASE. LIQUID ENTER THE GEAR BOX AS CAR IS MOVING /IN MOTION CAUSING IT TO DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT…

May 26, 2016 · Electrical system · 23,000 miles
DRIVING SLOWLY, STRAIGHT AHEAD, CITY STREET, RIGHT PASSENGER MIRROR EXPLODED WITH A BIG BANG. LOOKING INSIDE, PLASTIC LINKAGES THAT LINK THE MIRROR TO THE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR ASSEMBLY WERE BROKEN. LANE ASSIST LEDS CONTINUED TO WORK BUT THE MIRROR, HANGING LOOSE FROM ITS SHROUD, WAS USELESS. I HADN'T ADJUSTED THE MIRROR…

Camry Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2010	2	10	1
2011	2	23	4
2012	1	55	11
2013	1	27	4
2014	1	25	7
2015	0	15	2
2016	1	5	0

Across all years, the 2007 Camry Hybrid has the most complaints (602). All Toyota Camry Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid, the most recent reported on October 17, 2013 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid?: Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (7 complaints), followed by steering (6).
How many 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 27 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 14, 2019.