Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v442000 (air bags , electrical system , equipment) and the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer informed the contact that the remedy part will not be available until february 13, 2014. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The contact had not…
2013 Toyota Camry electrical problems
moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
When does it fail?
Of the 20 electrical complaints filed for the 2013 Toyota Camry, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota camry. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the check engine light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that rodents had damaged the electrical wiring by attempting to build a nest inside the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered.…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota camry. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v442000 (air bags , electrical system , equipment) but was informed that the parts were on a national backorder. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in october of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before december 2013. The…
My wife has a 2013 camry with 28,000 miles. We have been having a issue with the brake light switch which also works with the antilock brakes and the shifter. My wife was at work late and could not get it out of park. I did some research and found the switch and tapped on it and if finally allowed us to get it home.
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 Toyota Camry?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 23,000 and 43,043 miles, with the median around 27,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 23,000; a quarter make it past 43,043. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Toyota/Camry.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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