2013 Toyota Camry: engine failure

5 of the 274 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Camry describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 35 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2022
2
2021
2
2020
1
2019
5
2018
8
2017
1
2015
4
2014
2
2013
5
2012
8
2011
5
2010
4
2009
23
2008
12
2007
57
2006
3
2005
10
2004
13
2003
27
2002
19
2001
4
2000
10
1999
22
1998
15
1997
22
1996
14
1995
6
1994
8
1993
1
1992
2
1991
2

What owners say

Filed Aug 28, 2019 · Engine · MO

The vvt camshaft gear is defective on many toyotas this is common knowledge toyota is aware of the problem has issued recalls on lexus models only this could be dangerous causing engine failure mine has only 67000 miles is making the rattling noise

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Brakes · 44,647 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota camry. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the brakes seized. The brake, ABS, and maintenance warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer or mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 44,647.

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 toyota camry. While driving at a low speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. In addition, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a pole. The contact was unsure if the air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the legs, back, and left arm that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 08/04/16

Filed Dec 31, 2013 · Steering · 12,500 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota camary. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH as she made a left turn the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed into another vehicle and sustained an injury to her head, and shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanics garage. The failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,500. The VIN was not available. 12,500.

Filed Apr 2, 2013 · Driver assistance · 115 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started to make a ringing noise and all of the warning lamps illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized, which made it hard to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the skid control ecu sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 115.