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2013 Toyota Camry: check engine light

8 of the 274 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Camry describe check engine light.

owner complaints
8
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
77,071
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 35 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

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Filed Jun 24, 2025 · Transmission · 187,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shuddered, with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact became aware that the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2024 · ID

Toyota Camry se 2013 When accelerating at a stop light or when slowing down to make a turn, it hesitates when stepping on it to go or when accelerating at a turn,. It will go about 5 - 10 feet and hesitate, It happens more several times in one day! It scares me and I’m worried about getting into an accident. No check engine light and does not throw any codes.

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Body, Electrical · CA

I had this car for 5 months, the dealer lied to me about the engine being repaired, the coverage he has on the vehicle. The electronic doesn't work front driver/ passenger doors, we have to unlock the back doors to get into the car and hop over to the front. The hood doesn't have a holder to keep the hood up on its own, the electrical sound blows out and I had to buy more wires and sound system to equip. The day it started tripping, first was when the car didn't start, it made an awful clicking noise. I got a jump it started. I decided to buy new battery; however, the check engine light is on, and check service soon light on. I checked to see if there was any oil, there's no oil. I called the dealership advise him of the problem and he blows me off as if it's not his concern. I'm extremely upset because I trusted that his word to sell me a good and no bad conditions car. I have me and my friends with me along driving, my friend said, "C car is smoking", I looked in the mirror, oh my God I see white thick smoke from the back. I immediately pull over to look at the problem. I can't drive. I called my insurance to get the car tolled to my home. I called the dealers, I had no good help from him at all. I'm out of a car what to do? My wife called Toyota company to tell them what going on and to get the Maintenace history (tune up, spark plugs and oil change). The dealer & the lender didn't want nothing to do with this car, I'm so hurt because I've been deceived for my money. He did the contract the way he wanted, and lenders company to continue to report a fraud contract on my credit report. I have less than time to turn the car back or continue to pay for a broken car. My wife side the car its safe anymore to continue to drive or put any more money into a car you didn't damage. Who is responsible, the manufacturers said they can't help me it's passed the mile; I have to pay out of pocket. This contract is all a lie the amount value and work. I need help with to🕳

Filed Nov 21, 2018 · Transmission · 105,368 miles · GA

My 2013 toyota camry will not accelerate when I first try to drive the car in the morning or in the evening when I get off work. It has also stopped accelerating as I was trying to make a left turn onto a busy street. Thankfully, the car behind me did not run into me. It seems as though the car has to 'warm up' before it will drive normally. I have had this car for 5 years and it only started doing this in september 2018. I've taken it to the dealer, the first time the ABS, check engine and traction control warning lights were on, but they said they could not replicate the issue. Each time I have taken it back, I've been told they could not find a problem. I would like to find out what is going on with this car before anything bad happens.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Fuel system · GA

I have a 2013 toyota camry xle. That smells like rotten eggs when you press gas paddle. The smell comes out the exhaust pipe. Vehicles that drive behind the car smell it, to the point they back off as far as they can get. There are any warning lights coming on the dash indicating somethings wrong. I've taken the car to the toyota dealership three times and 2-toyota automotive shops. Everyone states that because the check engine light isn't on they can't tell where the smell or problem is coming from. I've switched gas from regular to midgrade & from midgrade to premium. I've had an fuel injection & fuel induction, radiators flush and nothing helped. This is my 4th camry and will be the last. I don't know if its the eco or because it's and xle. But its terrible. 😢

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 77,071 miles · RI

For the last week my vehicle has been randomly stalling out intermittently. There have been no check engine lights, codes or other issues. On the morning of june 9th 2018 my vehicle continued accelerating without my foot on the pedal. It barely stopped causing me to go over a curb damaging bumper and brake caliper. I am not driving the vehicle and it cannot be looked at until june 13

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 2,500 miles · MO

New vehicle after a cold start refused to accelerate. It had 2/3 tank of fuel, brakes released,and no interference with the gas peddle. Vehicle would not accelerate past 15 MPH and would hesitate and stumble to the point of engine stall when pressure on gas peddle increased. Engine warning lights did not indicate a problem. Restarted engine several times on the way to dealer service shop. About two miles from the dealer, the problem seemed to resolve itself. Dealer service could not replicate problem as of this writing and will remain with them over this weekend in the hope that the source of the problem is found and resolved. Thankfully the lack of engine response developed while driving my subdivision streets and did not contribute to and accident. It is noted that there are similar complaints for this problem on 2013 camry,s listed by owners on the internet with no noted resolution.

Filed Dec 26, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 6,000 miles · AL

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. The failure mileage was 6000. Updated 02/11/2014

Questions about the 2013 Toyota Camry check engine light

Is check engine light a common problem on the 2013 Toyota Camry?

8 of 274 owner complaints about the 2013 Toyota Camry (3%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Toyota Camry?

There are 0 recalls and 35 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2013 Toyota Camry

Hesitation 26Shudder 26No deployment 12Stalling 11Sunroof shattered 10Door locks 7Sudden acceleration 7ABS 6Adaptive cruise 5Airbag light 5Engine failure 5Jerking 5Seat belt 5Pulling 5

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