2013 Toyota Camry Problems: 8 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2013 Toyota Camry Problems: 8 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls12 recalls

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Campaign #23V86500020/12/2023

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

Campaign #20V06400006/02/2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Campaign #20V68200004/11/2020

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Campaign #19V50300028/06/2019

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.

Campaign #18V10800014/02/2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Toyota Camry problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013 Toyota Camry has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Camry Hybrid Brake-Booster Internal Leak - T-SB-0130-19 / CSP ZKK, 2013-2014 Camry Hybrid P0A80/P0A7F with Cooling-Fan Debris - T-SB-0049-14, 2AR-FE Water-Pump Active-Leak and Bearing Diagnosis. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Toyota Camry reliable?

The 2013 Toyota Camry has 8 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Camry Hybrid Brake-Booster Internal Leak - T-SB-0130-19 / CSP ZKK and 2013-2014 Camry Hybrid P0A80/P0A7F with Cooling-Fan Debris - T-SB-0049-14. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2012-2014 Toyota Camry Camry Hybrid Brake-Booster Internal Leak - T-SB-0130-19 / CSP ZKK?

Toyota T-SB-0130-19 and Customer Support Program ZKK apply to certain 2012-2014 Camry Hybrid vehicles with brake, ABS and/or TRAC warning lights or a Check VSC message. Verification requires C1391, C1252, C1256 or C1253. Toyota attributes the specified condition to a small intern… Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2014 Toyota Camry 2013-2014 Camry Hybrid P0A80/P0A7F with Cooling-Fan Debris - T-SB-0049-14?

Toyota T-SB-0049-14 Rev1 applies to some 2013-2014 Camry Hybrid vehicles with P0A80 or P0A7F when dust or debris has accumulated in the HV battery cooling fan and/or internal cooling-duct filter. Toyota requires physical inspection: if the fan/filter is not clogged, the bulletin… Severity: high.

What is the 2010-2017 Toyota Camry 2AR-FE Water-Pump Active-Leak and Bearing Diagnosis?

A coolant mark at the 2AR-FE water pump does not by itself prove that the pump has failed. Toyota T-SB-0103-20 Rev1 applies to 2008-2024 Camry and says a small amount of coolant can pass the mechanical seal and leave dry residue after it evaporates. Replacement is supported when… Severity: medium.

What is the 2007-2017 Toyota Camry 2GR-FE Water-Pump Active-Leak and Bearing Diagnosis?

A coolant mark near the 2GR-FE water pump does not by itself establish pump failure. Toyota T-SB-0103-20 Rev1 applies to Camry beginning with model year 2008 and explains that normal mechanical-seal operation or temporary debris can leave dry residue. Replacement is supported by… Severity: medium.

What is the 2012-2014 Toyota Camry Certain 2012-2014 U760E Flex-Lock Shudder - T-SB-0034-14?

Toyota T-SB-0034-14 Rev2 covers certain 2012-2014 Camrys with VDS BF1FK and the U760E automatic transmission. A matching vehicle may have a brief intermittent torque-converter flex-lock shudder under light load at approximately 25-50 mph, typically before an upshift. This bulleti… Severity: medium.

What is the 2008-2017 Toyota Camry 2008-2017 White-Paint Peeling Coverage - Toyota CSP ZKG?

Toyota Customer Support Program ZKG covers certain 2008-2017 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles originally factory-painted Blizzard Pearl 070 or Super White 040. Toyota describes sunlight over time degrading adhesion between the factory primer coat and base-metal electrodeposition l… Severity: low.

What is the 2007-2017 Toyota Camry 2007-2017 HVAC Odor Maintenance - T-SB-0010-20?

Toyota T-SB-0010-20 covers 2007-2017 Camry and Camry Hybrid HVAC odors naturally occurring from the system or related environmental factors. Outside/interior odors can accumulate on the evaporator and be released as its temperature changes; air fresheners, animals, dirt or trash… Severity: low.

What is the 2007-2022 Toyota Camry Certain 2007-2022 HVAC Drain-Hose Insect Obstruction - T-SB-0080-19?

Toyota T-SB-0080-19 Rev1 documents an environmental condition in particular geographic areas where an insect nest may obstruct the HVAC evaporator drain hose on some 2007-2022 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. Reduced condensate drainage can contribute to water backing up at the H… Severity: low.

All 8 Known Issues

2012-2014 Toyota Camry: Camry Hybrid Brake-Booster Internal Leak - T-SB-0130-19 / CSP ZKK#

2013-2014 Toyota Camry: 2013-2014 Camry Hybrid P0A80/P0A7F with Cooling-Fan Debris - T-SB-0049-14#

2010-2017 Toyota Camry: 2AR-FE Water-Pump Active-Leak and Bearing Diagnosis#

2007-2017 Toyota Camry: 2GR-FE Water-Pump Active-Leak and Bearing Diagnosis#

2007-2017 Toyota Camry: 2007-2017 HVAC Odor Maintenance - T-SB-0010-20#

2007-2022 Toyota Camry: Certain 2007-2022 HVAC Drain-Hose Insect Obstruction - T-SB-0080-19#

2012-2014 Toyota Camry: Certain 2012-2014 U760E Flex-Lock Shudder - T-SB-0034-14#

2008-2017 Toyota Camry: 2008-2017 White-Paint Peeling Coverage - Toyota CSP ZKG#

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