2013 TOYOTA Camry Problems & Complaints
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POWER TRAIN
43 complaints
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.
Jun 24, 2025
I have a vehicle in which a safety recall was issued for models In that body type and year range. The recall was issued in response to a software glitch that causes a shudder when acceleration. I called my local dealer and was told I do not qualify for a recall even though I have the exact same symptoms listed in the recall. I have spent over 3k trying to resolve this issue and have tried to reach out to corporate with no luck. My car is getting more unstable and nearly lost control due to the shudders. What can I do?
Oct 10, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the torque converter. The torque converter was flushed, and it was stated by the dealer that the torque converter might have caused damages to the transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.
Jun 27, 2024
Unknown. The vehicle shutters tremendously while traveling between 40 and 60 mph.
May 10, 2024
My 2013 Camry shudders when I am accelerating, usually between 15-30 mph. It can be alarming since I expect the car to accelerate quickly but instead it shudders. I was making a right hand turn at a stop light, I went to accelerate and my car shuddered so badly and failed to accerelate so I was almost rear ended. This is a major safety concern when the gears do not properly change during operation. My local Toyota dealership diagnosed it as being a problem with the torque converter. I am aware that Toyota issued a Warranty Enhancement Notification - ZE5 to do three things, put in a new torque converter, additional transmission pan magnets, and update the software. I purchased my vehicle in 2019 and was not made aware of this by the Toyota dealership at the time of purchase nor did I receive anything in the mail. Now, Toyota refuses to correct this problem even though it continues to be an issue with owners of these vehicles.
Feb 28, 2024
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
32 complaints
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.
Apr 18, 2024
My car has a vibration on the front end. I have taking it for alignments, tire balancing none of those is the issue. We check for CB joints, wheel bearing not the issue. Someone made a statement of the same issue I am having with my car saying that it’s a class action lawsuit out take it to a transmission shop get it fix and submit invoice to get reimbursed.
Jun 08, 2023
The 2012-2014 Toyota Camry U760 ATM ECM Software update recall refers to a shudder that can potentially happen in these Toyota models made during these years. The shudder comes from the transmission, especially during the acceleration of the Camry models
Mar 12, 2023
I am the owner of 2013 Toyota Camry SE VIN# 4T1BF1FKXDU279537. My vehicle shudders when I drive over 25 mph. On 19 April 2022 I took my 2013 Toyota Camry SE to the Glen Toyota dealership. After the diagnosis the representative stated that I needed a new torque converter. The cost would be $2902.30 to repair. After further investigation I discovered Toyota offered the Torque replacement at no charge under the Toyota enhancement warranty program. Under the extended repair program the torque converter was replaced at no charge for 8 years or 150,000 miles. My vehicle is currently under 150,000 miles and the 8 year mark occurred during Covid19 when businesses were shut down. The service adviser told me the dealership would not cover the repair. Under a normal situation this would be acceptable. Due to unusual circumstances related to Covid19, I am requesting that my vehicle's torque converter be replaced at no cost to me. I have uploaded the document to the Toyota Warranty Enhancement Program that explains the shudder while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25 – 50 mph. Also included is the service recommendation from the Glen Toyota dealership that shows the seriousness of this repair. I do not fell safe driving this vehicle until the torque converter is replaced. Thank you.
Jun 02, 2022
Faulty torque converter and engine control module software glitch - TSB-NOSB0034-14R2 Original owner never notified about the Toyota Service Bulletin. I purchased car from Toyota Dealer who knew of problem but it did not happen during test drive and I then the day I drove it home, it started happening. I took it back and they wanted an additional $2400 to repair what should have been repaired on a recall. I have read many many complaints about this same issue with many 2012 and 2013 Camry's and I believe that this should have been recalled!!!!!!
Oct 11, 2021
+ 27 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
20 complaints
The spiral coil is rusted and needs to be replaced. Notes of mechanic will be provided
Jul 07, 2022
I HAVE A TOYOTA CAMERY 2013. I HAVE NO ACCIDENT AT ALL SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR. BUT ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO, MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AUTOMATICALLY WITH ON REASON. I FELT MY LIFE IS IN DANGER BECAUSE IF THERE IS A COLLISION HAPPENS, MY AIRBAG WONT PUMP OUT. I HAVE VISITED TO DIFFERENT CAR DEALOR. THEY SAID THE WIRE CIRCUIT MIGHT BE WRONG SINCE THEY TRIED TO SWITCH AIRBAG MODULES OR THE SENSOR NOTHING WORKS SO FAR. I ASSUME THE AIRBAG WHICH IS THE KEY COMPONENT FOR OUR DRIVERS' SAFETY SHOULD BE MORE ROBUST THAN WHAT I EXPERIENCED.
Nov 26, 2020
THE AIRBAG SAFETY LIGHT HAS COME ON AND REMAINED ON FOR 2 WEEKS THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT'S A FAILED SENSOR. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ON A CAR CRASH. THE AIRBAG SENSOR IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN FUNCTIONAL FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. OTHERWISE, MY AIRBAG MIGHT DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY OR FAIL TO DEPLOY WHEN I NEED THEM.
Sep 10, 2020
BAG IT'S ON
Nov 08, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BECAME DETACHED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE DOOR FRAME AND WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INSURANCE LOT AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
Oct 10, 2018
+ 15 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
18 complaints
Shifting shudder
Jul 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Toyota Campaign Number: ZE5. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Jun 10, 2024
THE ISSUE DID NOT HAPPEN ON A CONSIST BASIS UNTIL LAST MONTH. EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR HESITATES. IT TAKES A MINUTE OR TWO FOR MY CAR TO ACCELERATE. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I'M ON A LOCAL ROAD, INTERSTATE OR GOING UP A HILL. THE OUTCOME IS THE SAME.
Sep 18, 2020
WHEN I'M DRIVING AFTER AROUND 40 MPH. MY CAR SPEED SENSOR SHAKING
Apr 13, 2020
ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, AROUND 02:05AM IN HUNTINGTON AVENUE AND PARKER HILL AVENUE IN BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS. I WAS AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT ON RED, FOOT ON BRAKE AND THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND IMMEDIATELY I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR MY CAR SPED OFF OVER 70MPH WHICH I KNOW ON THE CITY ROAD ON A RAINY DAY IT IS A 25MPH ZONE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN WITH BRAKES MY CAR STARTED SPINNING , IT CIRCLED IN THE SAME HIGH SPEED ABOUT THREE TIMES, STOPPED AND RETURNED TO NORMAL. FORTUNATELY FOR US IT WAS AN EMPTY STREET DURING THAT EARLY HOURS AND THANK GOD IT DID NOT CRASH INTO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY. WE CONTINUED TO THE FINAL DESTINATION WITHOUT ANY ISSUES.
Oct 14, 2019
+ 13 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
17 complaints
Factory paint is peeling off. It is a known issue and Toyota won't do anything for me.
Jun 20, 2025
I attempted to open my car door and the door handle simply snapped off in my hand. This is the second time this has occurred. The first time, my driver's door handle snapped off when a technician at my Goodyear repair shop tried to open it. Now, the exact same thing happened to my passenger driver's side door when I went to open it. Upon closer inspection, it seems that the manufacturing is defective, as the handle seems to have been simply glued on in spots rather than more securely attached. Bear in mind that this car is barely driven more than twice a week; it barely has any wear and tear and is under 80,000 miles despite 12 years of use.
Jun 09, 2025
WHITE PAINT ISSUES, LOOKS LIKE CLEAR COAT IS GONE AND THERE WAS NO BASE COAT APPLIED
Jan 20, 2021
THE MOON ROOF GLASS OF TOYOTA CAMRY 2013 HYBRID EXPLODED (WITH A BOMB LIKE SOUND) AND WAS SHATTERED TO PIECES, WHEN DRIVING ON A 4-LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, ON A PARTLY CLOUDY DAY AT AROUND 4:00 PM. NORMAL TRAFFIC WITH LIKE SIZED VEHICLES, NO OTHER VEHICLE IN THE ADJACENT LANES, NO LARGER VEHICLES IN THE PROXIMITY.
Oct 26, 2019
I LIKE TOYOTAS AND HAVE TWO CAMRYS. I PREVIOUSLY HAD 3 TOYOTAS. USUALLY THEY ARE VERY GOOD, BUILT WELL, UPKEEP GOOD, LAST LONG AND TOYOTA STANDS BEHIND THEM, USUALLY. A LITTLE OVER A YEAR OF HAVING THE LAST TOYOTA CAMRY SE, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE BUMPER POPPED OUT. ONE GOOD HIT TO THE CORRECT SPOT AND IT FELL IN PLACE, FOR A WHILE, THEN IT WOULD CONSISTENTLY POP OUT MORE FREQUENTLY. I LIVED WITH IT FOR A WHILE, THEN ONE DAY I WAS AT TOYOTA FOR A RECALL OF SOMETHING ELSE AND I ASKED IF I COULD BUY A CLIP TO CORRECT THE BUMPER FROM POPPING OUT. THEY SAID THEY DON'T HAVE THEM AND PROBABLY THE WHOLE BUMPER, WHICH WAS GOOD OTHERWISE, WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THEY HAD ME TALK TO THEIR BODY SHOP SALESMAN AND HE CONFIRMED WHAT THEY HAD SAID. I LIVED WITH IT FOR A WHILE MORE, UNTIL THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON THE OTHER SIDE. KNOWING WHAT I HAD FOUND OUT, THERE WAS NO REASON TO GO TO THE DEALER AGAIN, SO I WROTE A LETTER TO THE CORPORATE OFFICE. I EXPLAINED THE SITUATION AND MY VIEW THAT BECAUSE IT IS SUCH A LOW FRONT END PROFILE CAR, THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED MADE IT INEVITABLE THAT THIS OCCURRENCE WOULD HAPPEN AND I ASKED WHAT COULD THEY DO FOR THIS OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW. THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I GO BACK TO THE DEALER. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING AS OF YET, BUT I SEE ONLINE THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND TO THE NHTSA. THEY MUST FIND A WAY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, BECAUSE IT CAN WORSEN AS THE BUMPER MAY COME OUT MORE. TOYOTA AND THE DEALER MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM, NOT THE CONSUMER.
Aug 19, 2019
+ 12 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
16 complaints
Vehicle brake assist hold was engaged, foot still depressed on the pedal. The car released the brake hold and starting rolling at 5 mph even with my foot still on the brake. I had to let off the brake pedal and slam back on it and the car didn't stop in time and still hit the car in front of me. Very light impact but as a result led to the whole front of the car being out of shape (bumper, grille, headlights). Was aware of its deactivation but was not aware that the force of the brake pedal does not override the auto hold assist when the assist is deactivated.
Feb 21, 2024
When starting the car in low temperatures, approximately less than 30 degrees Fahrenheit, the ABS, VSC, and BRAKE warning lights remain on after starting. subsequent reading with an OBD reader indicates a C1246 trouble code. Operation of the vehicle without working ABS and VSC systems makes the vehicle inherently less safe and stable. I experienced several episodes of poor braking and skidding when driving in snow or rain before the problem was successfully diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle was serviced by Orland Toyota several times before the problem was able to be reproduced and repaired. A complete replacement of the ABS controller was required.
Mar 18, 2023
AS I WAS TURNING ONTO ANOTHER STREET ALL MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS LITE UP AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK POSITION AND CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND THEN JOLTED AND CAME TO A STOP.
Oct 14, 2020
I WAS APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WAS TRYING TO USE MY BRAKES WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF TE BRAKES PEDAL.MY FOOT PUSHED THE BRAKES PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE BRAKES PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL IS ONLY 2.5 INCH. THE BRAKES BOOSTER PUSHED THE BRAKES PEDAL DOWN TO THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE GAS PEDAL.
Jul 07, 2020
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 HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE TO STOP THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO MCGEORGE TOYOTA AND AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR THIS PROBLEM. NEITHER FOUND ANY COMPUTER CODES INDICATING THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA REMOVED AND LUBRICATED THE SLIDE PINS FOR THE CALIPHERS AND THEN REINSTALLED THE PINS. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. AS THIS PROBLEM IS EPISODIC, NEITHER THE DEALERSHIP NOR THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM RELATED TO THE COMPUTER SENDING A WRONG SIGNAL CAUSING THE ENGINE TO ACCELERATE RATHER THAN ALLOWING THE CAR TO STOP NORMALLY. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL "CLOSE CALLS" WHERE THIS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION NEARLY LEAD TO MY HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME OR NOT STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR STRIKING A PEDESTRIAN..
Apr 11, 2019
+ 11 more complaints for this component
STEERING
15 complaints
WHILE PARKED THE POWER STEERING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FAILED, RENDERING THE STEERING INEFFECTIVE. AT SPEED THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I AM NOW VERY FEARFUL OF MY WIFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH A SYSTEM AS CRITICAL AS THE STEERING UNIT THAT FAILS PREMATURELY WHEN ONLY 2YRS. OLD.
Jul 12, 2015
STEERING NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED CONTINUOUSLY.HAVE 40000 MILES AND ALLWAYS BEEN THE SAME.WOULDNT HAVE BOUGHT CAR IF I HAD KNOWN AS IT CAN BE SCARY SOMETIMES. GUY AT DEALER SAID OTHERS HAVE SAID SAME THING BUT THEY DON'T FIND A PROBLEM.SEEMS TO BE THE WAY THIS SYSTEM WORKS. *JS
Feb 07, 2015
I WOULD LIKE TO STATE THAT MY CAR REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING. IT WILL NOT CONTINUE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IT WILL ALWAYS DRIFT IN THE APPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE LAST CORRECTION. TO DATE I HAVE 11,400 MILES ON THE CAR.
Sep 30, 2014
VEHICLE WANDERS SIDE TO SIDE. ALMOST UNDETECTABLE. OCCURS IN EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE REGARDLESS OF DRIVING CONDITION- SPEED, CONDITION OF HIGHWAY, WEATHER ETC. NOT IMMINENTLY DANGEROUS, BUT COULD BE AS WHEN PASSING TRAILER TRUCK AT SPEED ON HIGHWAY. RETURNED TO DEALER AND AFTER TEST DRIVE BY TECHNICIAN CLAIMED CONDITION UNDETECTABLE, OR JUST A PECULIARITY OF VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN INFLATED FRONT TIRES TO 37PSI AND STATED THAT \THIS CURED PROBLEM. IT DID NOT. *TR
Aug 25, 2014
VEHICLE WANDERS REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION. DEALER SAID COULD NOT FEEL ANY WANDERING TENDENCIES. EVERYONE WHO HAS DRIVEN VEHICLE CONFIRMS DEFECT. *TR
Aug 05, 2014
+ 10 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 complaints
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.
Dec 07, 2018
CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND MY GRANDCHILDREN WERE UNABLE TO GET OUT THE BACK DOOR BECAUSE THE LOCKS WOULDN'T WORK, THIS IS HAPPENED WITH MY 2002 CAMRY ALSO THEY TAKE TURNS WORKING AND SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL I HAVE TO OPEN IT MANUALLY WHICH IT DOESN'T HAVE A KEY TO ENTER FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE
Sep 07, 2018
THREE OF FOUR CAR DOOR LOCKS, ALL OF WHICH SHOULD BE AUTOMATIC, HAVE STOPPED WORKING WHEN TRYING TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE CAR, BOTH WITH REMOTE AND INSIDE OF CAR USING DRIVER'S SIDE CAR LOCK BUTTONS. FORCES US TO MANUALLY LOCK/UNLOCK EACH DOOR LOCK WHEN USING THE VEHICLE AND LETTING ANY PASSENGERS IN. LOCKS HAVE TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE AS WELL. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY MANUFACTURER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT.
Aug 08, 2018
THE ELECTRICAL LOCKS HAVE NOT WORKED PROPERLY IN THE LAST YEAR. IT HAS BEEN A CONSISTENT ISSUE. IT STARTED WITH ONE LOCK AND THEN ANOTHER ONE HAD ISSUES UNTIL ALL FOUR DO NOT PROPERLY LOCK. THERE IS NO REASON WHY THIS SHOULD HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2014 BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE ABOUT ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MOSTLY LIKELY BECAUSE THE RECALL CAMPAIGN DID NOT INCLUDE ALL CARS THAT WERE AFFECTED.
Apr 12, 2018
THE POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE STOPPED WORKING EXCEPT FOR THE PASSENGER REAL DOOR.
Dec 02, 2017
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
7 complaints
Replaced tranny
Oct 22, 2025
2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE, 2AR-FXE. 134,000 miles. The car burns a quart of oil every 2,000 miles. This issue is from the low-tension piston rings sticking up and leading to scarring of the cylinder walls, causing oil consumption. Toyota had this issue with the 2007 2AZ engine and fixed it, but hasn't done a thing about the 2AR engine with the same problem. Hundreds and thousands of owners have complained but Toyota does not care enough to solve the problem! TOYOTA DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOU, they only care about themselves and the money they make for charging people thousands of dollars for short blocks out of the owner's pocket for an issue that is not the owner's fault. The car has had 5,000/6 month mile oil changes all its life. Don't buy a 1AR/2AR-equipped Toyota if you expect it to last. It also has a VVT-i rattle problem that is very common that Toyota doesn't bother to fix for their customers.
Feb 21, 2024
We purchased Toyota Camry in 2013. Currently, it has a mileage of less than 100K. We regularly serviced it at Landers Toyota dealership, and the last maintenance was performed a week before the accident. Driving home from work, my wife heard a bang and felt a jolt after which she was forced to stop. There were no warning signs. The car was filled with smoke and seconds later the flames appeared from underneath the car (luckily, she managed to escape without injuries). I towed the car to the garage for inspection and a large (about 4-5 inches) and wide (about 1 inch) crack was found on the engine. I contacted my insurance rep and the adjustor will inspect the vehicle within 1-3 business days.
Jun 05, 2023
Toyota engine are still having the excessive oil consumption issue that has caused deadly concerns. My vehicle is doing the same
Jan 07, 2023
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
Aug 28, 2019
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
7 complaints
Hi. My name is [XXX] . I owe a 2013 Toyota Camry SE and the selt belts in the back are not working. That is a major safety issue. I need it to be fixed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while attempting to unbuckle the front passenger’s side seat belt, the seat belt failed to release from the buckle. After further attempts to release the buckle, the anchor assembly fractured. The contact was unable to be reassembled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Nov 09, 2023
the drivers seatbelt, does not engage, if i keep clicking the button it sometimes catches, but the warning alert sound stays on even when it finally engages
May 18, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front driver’s side seat belt would not lock or remain secured in the buckle. The seat belt warning light remained illuminated at all time. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 188,000.
Jul 15, 2021
STARTED WITH THE PASSENGER FRONT SEATBELT. SEATBELT WOULDN'T LOCK IN TO THE FEMALE PART HAVE TO KEEP TRYING IT UNTIL IT WORKS. DRIVER SEATBELT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM UNTIL ONE DAY A SPRING WAS STICKING OUT OF THE FEMALE PART. SEATBELT NEVER WOULD LATCH AGAIN. PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL LATCH TO THIS DAY, HOWEVER IT WILL BREAK SOON AND IS UNTRUSTWORTHY DRIVER SEATBELT WILL NOT WORK AT ALL.
Mar 23, 2019
+ 2 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
5 complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the passenger side front tire detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning or indication of a problem. The contact stated that the vehicle dropped onto the roadway on the passenger side. The contact stated that the tire had rolled away in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that there were scrapes and deformation to the bumper on the passenger side, also the wheel well, tire hub, and the passenger door were damaged due to contact with the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic determined that all but one lug nut had sheared off the bolts. The only lug nut left was jammed in the rim of the tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.
Aug 13, 2025
While driving on highway tire pressure light blinking.. i checked with tire shop they told everything is good
Oct 03, 2022
PURCHASED USED CAMRY FROM CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP/RAM, 8701 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, GA. THE DEALERSHIP HAD REPLACED THE TIRES, 4 EACH, WITH NEXEN NPR/Z AH5, 215/55R17, MAER 4618, DOT 8E8V. MY PURCHASE DATE WAS 11FEB2019 AND THE VEHICLE HAD 59,554 MILES. AT 60,325 MILES (729 MILES ON THE TIRES), DRIVING BACK FROM THE LICENSE PLATE OFFICE AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH, I HEARD AIR EXITING MY LEFT FRONT TIRE AND THEN THE TIRE WAS IMMEDIATELY FLAT. I TOOK THE SAID TIRE TO CDJR DEALERSHIP FOR A TIRE REPLACEMENT AND THE ACCUSED ME OF HITTING A POTHOLE, NO POTHOLE WAS HIT AND EVENTUALLY THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. TIS PAST FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER COMING HOME FROM WORK (05/31/2019) GETTING MY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT FROM MY CAR AND WITH 63,052 (3456 MILES), I NOTICED A BULGE ON THE RIGHT HAND TIRE AT NIGHT, NO POTHOLE HAS BEEN HIT. THE BULGE IS SIMILAR TO THE TIRE THAT BLEW OUT, THE BEAD IS SEPARATING FROM THE WHEEL. I HAVE HAD 2 OF 4 NEXEN 215/55R17 THAT HAVE FAILED AND THESE TIRES SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON OUR HIGHWAY SYSTEM, VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW TO INSTALL GOODYEAR TIRES AND BE RID OF THE NEXEN BRAND, VERY BAD TIRES, THANK YOU.
Jun 03, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE RIM AND TIRE WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156.
Feb 21, 2014
THIS NOT A COMPLAINT, BUT IT IS A SAFETY QUESTION. MY VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH DIAMETER WHEELS. THE SUPPLIED CONVENIENCE SPARE IS A 17 INCH DIAMETER WHEEL. MY QUESTION CONCERNS THE DIFFERENCE IN DIAMETER BETWEEN THE MAIN WHEELS AND THE SPARE. IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE? *TR
Nov 19, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
5 complaints
WHEN I GET TO 20 MPH MY CAR WILL LOOSE POWER FOR JUST A SECOND OR TWO.
Dec 13, 2019
ON A COLD START, THE ENGINE SOUNDS ROUGH FOR ABOUT A SECOND OR TWO. GRINDING TYPE NOISE. COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE NORMAL WARM-ENGINE START-UP SOUNDS. ALSO, THE ENGINE DOES NOT SOUND RIGHT FOR ABOUT THE FIRST MILE OR SO AFTER A COLD START, SORT OF A WHINING NOISE FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CLEARLY AUDIBLE WHEN LIGHTLY REVVING BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPMS. ALTHOUGH TSB-004-13-A HAS NOT YET BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE 2013 CAMRY, IT SOUNDS A LOT LIKE THAT EXACT ISSUE MAY BE AFFECTING THE 2013S. THIS 2013 WAS BUILT IN THE SAME PLANT AS THE 2010-12 CAMRYS THAT ARE PART OF THE TSB. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND WAS TOLD THAT 'THESE SOUNDS ARE WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE OF NOISES AN ENGINE CAN MAKE'. I DISAGREE. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 37K MILES ON IT, I AM HOPING IT WILL BE FIXED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY (60K). *TR
Mar 08, 2015
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES MOVE ABOUT 10 FEET AND THEN HESITATE FOR ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS. IT WILL THEN ACCELERATE NORMALLY. ONE TIME THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 20 MPH AND THEN THE ENGINE RPM RETURNED TO IDLE. THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR AND THE RPM REMAINED AT IDLE. THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED AND PUSHED DOWN AGAIN. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED NORMALLY. THIS HAPPENED ONLY ONE TIME. THE INTERMITTENT HESITATION IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE CROSS TRAFFIC IS UNCONTROLLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE PROBLEM. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE CONDITION. THE U760E TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER RECALL UPGRADE WAS PERFORMED. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THAT THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT SOME TRANSMISSION HESITATION WAS NORMAL. THE SERVICE ADVISOR ALSO SAID THERE HAD BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CONDITION. THERE ARE ALSO COMPLAINTS ON THE ONLINE AUTOMOBILE FORUMS. THIS CONDITION IS DANGEROUS AND NOT NORMAL. *TR
Feb 05, 2015
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN APRIL 2013. FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THE ENGINE HAS HAD A LOUD WHINING NOISE WHEN DRIVING 10 -35 MPH, ALWAYS WHEN ACCELERATING. THE NOISE IS CONSIDERABLE AND NOTICEABLE, SOUNDING LIKE A TRANSMISSION OR POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEM. BEING SKEPTICAL OF MY MYSELF, I HAVE DRIVEN 2 FRIEND'S CAMRYS WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINES I HAVE ALSO DRIVEN A 2013 TOYOTA RAV4 WITH THE EXACT ENGINE AND 6 SPEED GEAR TRANSMISSION. NONE OF THESE MAKE THE LOUD WHINING NOISE MY ENGINE MAKES (1 A 2012 CAMRY AND THE OTHER A 2013 CAMRY MODEL AND 1 RAV4 2013 MODEL). I HAVE MENTIONED IT 3 TIMES ON 3 DIFFERENT SERVICE VISITS TO DEALER. EACH TIME THEY WRITE IT OFF AS TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTING WITH 6 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION. I DO NOT BUY THIS DUE TO EVERY CAR I HAVE DRIVEN THE ENGINE'S ARE QUIET AT THESE SPEEDS AND DO NOT MAKE THE HIGH WHINING NOISE MY CAR MAKES. MATTER OF FACT, THEY WERE CONSIDERABLY QUIET TO THE POINT YOU CANNOT EVEN HARDLY HEAR THE ENGINE. I KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT EXACTLY A SAFETY ISSUE BUT A GREAT CONCERN IN WHICH I AM BEING IGNORED. JUST WANTED TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THIS ISSUE AS WELL. NOTE THAT I AM A AUTOMOTIVE GLASS PARTS SUPPLIER & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND I DO NOT IMAGINE THINGS. *TR
Mar 21, 2014
I BOUGHT A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY FROM GERMAIN TOYOTA, COLUMBUS OHIO LESS THAN 24 HOURS AGO ON 10/26/2013, THIS WAS A TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED CAR WITH 160 POINT INSPECTION AND 3 YEAR/36,000 AND 7 YEAR/100,000 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, WAS HARDLY 6 MONTHS OLD WITH ONLY 8,274 MILES ON IT WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION. IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS BACK IN DAYTON SOME MAJOR PROBLEM APPEARED WHILE DRIVING, FIRST THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING SOME SMALL NOISE BUT NO WARNING INDICATOR CAME UP ON THE DASHBOARD, LATER ON AFTER ABOUT A MILE IT SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY STOPPED WHILE I SLOWED DOWN FOR A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTED THE CAR, THEN IT SUDDENLY STOPPED AGAIN WHILE GETTING ON THE I-75 HIGHWAY EXIT. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME AND CROSSING BY AND IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION CONSIDERING IT SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AS I SLOWED DOWN A LITTLE BIT. ALL THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNING INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD, AND CONSIDERING THIS IS A CURRENT YEAR 2013 CAMRY MODEL WITH TOYOTA CERTIFIED AND VERY LOW MILEAGE THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSATISFACTORY AND PUT ME AND MY WIFE AT DANGER. I'LL ALSO TRY TO CONTACT THE DEALER AND TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE SEPARATELY, I'M ALSO NOT SURE IF TOYOTA OR THE DEALER HAD ANY PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THE DEFECT OR WERE JUST CARELESS CONSIDERING THEY DID A 160 POINT INSPECTION AND SOLD THIS AS A TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED CAR. CONSIDERING I BOUGHT THIS LESS THAN 24 HOURS AGO, I'LL TRY TO RETURN THIS TO THE DEALER AND IF THERE IS ANY HASSLE I WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE THIS FURTHER IN THE COURT. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF NHTSA WOULD LIKE TO TEST OR LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. *TR
Oct 27, 2013
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
Car shudders at 40 to 50 mph recall previously on torque converter
Sep 12, 2024
Truck has only 93,000 miles after 19 years. Housed in a garage. Gets undercoat wash mid-winter and post-winter. yet frame severely rusted out to the point that vehicle can't be loaded or tow 3,500 lb boat/trailer.
Jun 22, 2022
MY CAR WHEN YOU MAKE SHARP LEFT TURN REAR RIGHT SUSPENSION MAKING WHEEL PLAY. THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL SLIPS IN SNOW AND ICY ROADS, I TOOK TO TOYOTA DEALER TWICE THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T NOTICE ANY OF MY COMPLAINT BUT THEY ALIGNED THE REAR WHEELS. MY CAR STILL IS MAKING A MOVEMENT IN THE REAR RIGHT SUSPENSION WHICH IS CAUSING MY A BAD HANDLE OVER CORRECTIN MY STEERING WHEEL. I WISH I CAN GET HELP ANY ONE HAVE AN IDEA.
Dec 14, 2017
WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED CAUSING THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE AND FOLD INTO THE WHEEL WELL AND UNDER THE CAR. THIS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER (PUSHED OUTWARD AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE). THE MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE/RIM TO "SLAP" THE CURB CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND TIRE.
Oct 01, 2015
VISIBILITY
4 complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while activating the front windshield wipers, the wipers failed to function. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated after driving over a speed bump, the windshield wipers functioned as needed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V505000 (Visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Aug 22, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTORE VISIBILITY. THE WIPERS ONLY SMEARED WATER BACK AND FORTH INSTEAD OF WIPING THE WATER OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER SWAPPED OUT THE WINDSHIELD BLADES ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND REINFORCED THE WIPER ARMS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,500.
Apr 13, 2015
AFTER HEAVY RAIN & WITH HIGH HUMIDITY, EXTERIOR WINDSHIELD & EXTERIOR PASSENGER & DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS COLLECT EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION WHICH INHIBITS VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. WIPERS MUST BE CONSTANTLY ON & SIDE WINDOWS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. FRONT WINDSHIELD DOES NOT WIPE CLEAR, AS SOMETHING SIMILAR TO A HAZE IS SEEN ON WINDSHIELD REQUIRING WIPERS TO HAVE TO BE OPERATED ON HIGH. *TR
Aug 02, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE SUN VISOR WAS CUT SHORT AND DID NOT PROVIDE THE DRIVER WITH ADEQUATE SUN PROTECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE SUN VISOR WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 220. .... UPDATED 03-28-13 *BF UPDATED 04/22/2013*JS
Feb 15, 2013
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4 complaints
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD THIS HUGE POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT, HONESTLY. I QUICKLY GLANCED AROUND BUT DIDN'T NOTICE ANYTHING. I GET TO MY DESTINATION AND WALKED AROUND MY CAR. NO GLASS WAS CRACKED, ALL MY LIGHTS WERE FINE, AND THERE WERE NO DENTS OR HOLES ON MY CAR. THINKING IT MAY HAVE JUST BEEN DEBRIS THAT HIT MY CAR AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE I GOT IN MY CAR AND STARTED DRIVING HOME. I GET ON THE HIGHWAY, START GOING ABOUT SEVENTY MPH, AND OUT OF NOWHERE I HEAR THIS CRUNCH AND SCRAPE NOISE FOLLOWED BY A BUNCH OF AIR COMING FROM MY CEILING. CONFUSED, I GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND I PULLED OVER INTO THE PARKING LOT OF A WALMART AND THAT IS WHEN I SAW MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED FOR NO REASON! I WAS NOT PASSING OVER A BRIDGE WHEN I HEARD THE INITIAL POP NOR WAS THERE WAS NOT ANY CONSTRUCTION GOING ON NEAR WHERE I WAS WHEN I HEARD THE INITIAL POP. LUCKILY, I HAD THE SUNROOF CLOSED SO I WAS ABLE TO GET AS MUCH GLASS OUT AS I COULD. THERE WAS NO ROCK OR BRICK OR ANY OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE SUNROOF COMPARTMENT. ALSO, I NOTICED THAT THE GLASS IS FACING UPWARDS AND NOT DOWNWARDS.
Sep 26, 2018
MY WIFE DROVE MY 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY SE DOWN TO THE TWIN CITIES FOR A BRIDAL SHOWER ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 28, 2018. SHE HAD JUST GOTTEN ON TO I-494, DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, WHEN SHE HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. THE VISOR WAS OPEN, AND THE SUN ROOF WAS CLOSED, AND SHARDS OF TEMPERED GLASS RAINED IN ON HER. SHE WASN'T NEAR AN OVERPASS, OR NEAR ANY TRUCKS. NOR WAS SHE HIT BY ANY FLYING ROCK. SHE PULLED IN TO A GAS STATION, WHERE A NICE GENTLEMAN HELPED HER, BY SCOOPING OUT BROKEN GLASS, AND PUTTING A PIECE OF CARDBOARD INTO THE OPENING. AS SOON AS SHE TEXTED ME ABOUT IT, I GOOGLED "EXPLODING SUN ROOF," AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT SEEMS TO OCCUR WITH A LOT MORE FREQUENCY, ESPECIALLY IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS. I'M JUST THANKFUL THAT SHE WASN'T INJURED IN ANY WAY, AND THAT SHE DIDN'T LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SHE SAYS IT WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE. SINCE THIS HAPPENED ON A SATURDAY, I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS AN INSURANCE MATTER, OR IF THE DEALERSHIP WILL COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY.
Apr 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD AS THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,240. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Mar 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN LOOKING OUT OF THE REAR WINDOW WITH THE DEFROST ENGAGED LINES DISTORTED HER VIEW. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MANY VEHICLES WERE BEHIND HER. THIS FAILURE ALSO HAPPENED WHEN THE SUN WAS SHINING IN THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3000.
Dec 24, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
This complaint has to do with Toyota's electrical steering. I will begin this complaint by explaining what I've learned about the new Toyota vehicles. I've been having electrical problems with my car for the past year. It started with the radio going in and out about eight months ago, and now it has been out completely for two months. The tire pressure sensor warning light cycled intermittently when the radio went out. When the radio finally quit working, the tire pressure warning light stays on constantly. When I researched replacing the radio with a non-Toyota radio, I had to replace all of the wiring harnesses (steering control and radio, and there is another harness that I can't remember -- this is from BestBuy). If you don't replace all of the wiring harnesses, you lose the functions of the electrical and warning system, for example, the tire pressure warning lights. In my research (on the internet), I found that the electrical steering can go out if the system receives a signal that the tires are out of alignment and tire pressure warnings. I check my tire pressure every week because the warning light is on. I do not have a tire pressure reset button on my car. The computer or the computer board on the radio periodically pings the sensors. I began hearing a humming noise from the front right side of my car. I originally thought it was a tension pully on the belt because of the cold weather and no warning light. I drove my car about ten miles with the humming noise. Then, the power steering came on, and the steering became almost impossible. (I learned to drive in vehicles without power steering.) Within minutes of the power steering light coming on, I had a catastrophic failure of all systems in my car. Every warning light on the dashboard was on. After about two minutes, the lights cycled off. About one minute later, they came back on. The difficulty driving without the power steering would have been a bad accident if I had been on the Interstate.
Jan 21, 2024
MY CAR GOT 3 LIGHTS ON ( EMERGENCY BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT ON) THEN AFTER THAT THE POWER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL STOP AND BECOMES VERY HEAVY AND NOT DRIVABLE.
Oct 27, 2019
THE STEERING WHEEL GETS HARD TO MOVE AND APPEARS THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, YET CAR CONTINUES GOING. BUT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO MOVE AND RADIO, A.C. GOES OFF WHILE EVERYTHING ELSE IS ON MOTION AND MAINLY WHILE TURNING, IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE FIRST TIMES ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO, BUT NEVER AGAIN, THEN IT STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN THIS LAST 2 WEEKS. HOWEVER, YESTERDAY IT HAPPENED MORE THAN 10 TIMES IN 1 HOUR, VERY SCARY. MY HUSBAND TOOK IT YO THE DEALER LAS WEEK AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL YET, ON THE INTERNET WE FOUND HUNDREDS OF CARS CAMRY REPORTED WITH SAME PROBLEM. IS SCARY.
May 14, 2018
STEERING,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
AIRBAG LIGHTS COMES AND GO WHILE DRIVING AT ONE POINT IT STAY ON FOR A LOG PERIOD , IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL NOW WHILE DRIVING
May 02, 2020
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I CONTACTED TOYOTA REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND I WAS TOLD THEY HAVE ALREADY FIXED THE ISSUE AND IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO IT IS MY PROBLEM NOW. I DON'T SEE HOW THEY CAN SKIRT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WERE THE LAST ONES DEALING WITH THE AIRBAGS AND MAYBE WHAT THEY DID WAS NOT A COMPLETE FIX. EVERYTHING ON MY STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT WORK; HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, PHONE, RADIO VOLUME. I DO BELIEVE MY HORN IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN THESE MATTERS.
May 25, 2018
CAR STEERING WENT OUT-STARTED GOING TO THE LEFT-I COULD NOT TURN IT BACK-CAR CROSSED THE LEFT LANE-HIT THE DITCH EMBANKMENT-TURNED DOWN THE DITCH-HIT A CULPRIT-CAR FLEW INTO THE AIR-ALMOST HIT A TREE TRUNK-FLEW THROUGH TREE BRANCHES-CAME DOWN AND HIT THE NEXT CULPRIT,-THIS HAPPENED AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTY ROAD ABOUT 2:00 IN THE AFTERNOON. *TR
Oct 24, 2016
SEATS
3 complaints
NEWS RELEASE THAT TOYOTA DEALERS STOP SEALING 2013 AND 14 TOYOTA CAMRYS AS WELL AS 5 OTHER VEHICLE STYLES DUE TO THE FLAME RETARDANT MATERIALS IN THE HEATED SEATS ARE NOT APPROVED BY THE FDA. MY CONCERN IS DOES THIS FLAME RETARDANT MATERIAL GIVE OFF A VAPOR OR FUME WHEN THE SEAT HEATER IS OPERATED. I AM DIAGNOSED AS MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVE AND MY EYES BURN OR ARE IRRITATED, AS WELL AS I EXPERIENCE BREATHING IRRITATION WHEN THE SEATS ARE OPERATIONAL. I HAVE STOPPED USING THE SEATS SINCE THE NEWS RELEASE (LAST 2 DAYS) BUT STILL NOTICE MILDER IRRITATION. I HAVE NOTICED THIS SINCE AROUND OCTOBER 2013, WHICH WOULD BE THE START OF COOLER WEATHER IN COLORADO. IS A CHEMICAL VAPOR PRODUCED, DOES IT INFILTRATE THE CAR INTERIOR? *JS
Aug 07, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRACK HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000. *TR
Mar 12, 2014
HEADREST ON 2013 CAMRY HURTS THE BACK OF MY HEAD WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR. IF IT HURTS IN NORMAL DRIVING I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT THE HEAD INJURY IS GOING TO BE LIKE IF I GET HIT WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR. THE HEAD RESTS SHOULD BE ADJUSTABLE SO THAT THEY CAN BE FITTED TO SHORTER PEOPLE. NO AMOUNT OF UP DOWN ADJUSTING ON THE HEAD REST HEIGHT WORKS TO RELIEVE THE ISSUE. *TR
May 27, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
TWO OCCURRENCES OF RODENT DAMAGE TO SOY BASED WIRING OF CAR ENGINE AND CHEWING ON AIR BAGS WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE.. FUTHERMORE, I HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU THAT HAS BEEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR 14 YEARS AND A 1996 TOYOTA COROLLA THAT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR 9 YEARS WITHOUT AND DAMAGE TO WIRING. COST OF TWO REPAIRS $3500. FIRST DAMAGE FEBRUARY 24, 2016 AND SECOND AUGUST 10, 2017
Aug 10, 2017
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 EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Dec 30, 2013
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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Dec 18, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST YEAR WITH THE 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CAR WHILE DRIVER STARTS SPUTTERING ELECTRICAL WILL GO OUT. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR GETS TO ABOUT 25 MPH. I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THAT WAS REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO PERFORM IN THE CAPACITY. I TOOK THE CAR BACK AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL AND THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. THE CAR CONTINUED AND I TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER MECHANIC. HE INFORMED ME THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. AT NO TIME DID ANY LIGHTS COME ON THE VEHICLE TO MAKE ME AWARE OF THE ISSUE. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CONFIRMED WHAT THE PREVIOUS MECHANIC STATED. I CONTACTED TOYOTA WHO OFFERED 1,000 TOWARDS REPAIRS. THE REPAIRS ARE OVER 6K. I STILL OWE TOYOTA 15K FOR THIS CAR AND THEY COULD NOT OFFER AN EXPLANATION ON WHY A TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AFTER 3 YEARS
Feb 08, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE CONTACT REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Nov 05, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODEM NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Apr 28, 2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
WHEN I AM DRIVING WHILE USING MY CRUISE CONTROL I'VE NOTICE THE CAR WOULD SPEED UP OR SLOW DOWN ON IT"S OWN. IT HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. SO I JUST QUIT USING MY CRUISE CONTROL FOR FEAR OF SOMETHING WORSE HAPPENING.THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.
Jun 04, 2016
WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE A YEAR OR MORE AGO. I BROUGHT IT TO A DEALER AND HE ASKED WHETHER I HAD GOTTEN GAS RECENTLY. YES, ABOUT 200 MILES AND 2 WEEKS AGO. HE CHECKED THE GAS CAP AND IT WAS LAYING IN THE GAS FILLING AREA, NOT SCREWED IN AT ALL. OBVIOUSLY IT HAD COME LOOSE SOMEHOW. HE CHECKED THE COMPUTER AND SOMETHING LIKE "GAS LINE VACUME" CAME UP. HE SCREWED IN THE GAS CAP. EASY FIX, BUT SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW WITH THE SAME CAR AND I HAVE HAD DOZENS OF CARS AND DRIVEN HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MILES AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM, I WONDER IF IT IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT...
Sep 22, 2015
SOMETIMES WHEN STARTING FRO A RED LIGHT, OR MAKING A TURN, AND STEPPING ON THE GAS LIGHTLY, THE CAR WILL GET UP 12 TO 15 MILES PERHOUR AND THERE WILL BE A COMPLETE HESITATION AND AND LAG AND THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL TAKE OFF AND SPEED UP. THE SPEED IS THEN CONTROLLABLE AND THE BRAKES DO WORK, WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THIS CAUSES CARS BEHIND ME TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ME AND WHEN MY AUTO SPEEDS UP, TOL TRY TO CONTOL MY CAR SO I DO NOT HIT THE CARS AHEAD OF ME. THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS HAPPEN, BUT WHEN IT DOES, IT IS A DANGEROUS AND SCARY SITUATION. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER, MY ASSIGNED TOYOTA SERVICE ADVISER SCREAMED AT ME AND SAID " DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY DRIVERS COME IN AND TELL ME THE SAME STORY"?. ONE HOUR LATER HE CAME BACK TO ME SAID " THE SERVICE TECH DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, DO YOU EXPECT US TO KEEP IT HERE AND SEE IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN"? MA 10/14 UPDATED 12/12/2017*CN
Jul 28, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
The panel that controls the interior lights, garage door operation, moon window and an SOS button appeared to have an electrical malfunction and part of that control panel which is on the ceiling between the moon window and mirror melted due a heat source. I do not know what caused the problem but took the vehicle to a dealer and they would not advise on what made the plastic melt. In my opinion that could have caused a fire as the vehicle is in the garage when not in use.
Sep 07, 2023
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 OF THE MOTOR. CAUSING THE NEED TO REPLACE GEAR SHIFT
Sep 28, 2016
TIRES
2 complaints
I purchased a set of 4 Cooper Ultra Touring (235/45R18) Tires in 05/2022. Within 40,000 miles of purchasing the Tires, I was traveling on I-10 WB at approximately 70 MPH when the Vehicle started to shake violently. I pulled into the Right Lane and slowed down significantly and was able to make it to my residence safely. The very next day, I took the Vehicle to a local Goodyear Franchise and had a new Passenger Front Tire installed on 10/24/2022. The Service Tech advised that the Passenger Front Tire was on the verge of separating and that was the reason for the Vehicle Shaking. On 08/28/23, I was traveling on I-10 EB and the Driver's side of the Vehicle started to shake violently again. I traveled in the Right Lane at a slow speed until I came up on a Toyota Dealership in Daphne, Alabama. The Service Tech put the Vehicle up on a lift and advised me that the Driver's Side Rear Tire had separated and the Driver's side front tire had an uneven wear pattern on the inside edge. I had both tires promptly replaced. I have done my due diligence and have discovered many recalls on Cooper Tires as of late. The same descriptions I have read online are exactly what I have experienced with my two tires that have separated. I did check to see if these Tires were apart of any recalls and they are not. One thing I would like to point out is that these Cooper Tires were apart of a Promotion that Tire Choice Auto Service Centers were running in the Summer of 2020 to buy 3 tires and receive 1 free. For this reason, I do not know how many of these Tires were sold as it felt like they were just trying to get rid of them as they were heavily discounted. I do suspect that these tires were made in the same factories as many that were recalled. These Tires do have a 70,000 mile Warranty and I am currently in the process of trying to get the Tires from Toyota so Cooper can inspect them for a refund. Reference #: [XXX]. Please let me know if you need more information. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Aug 29, 2023
HELLO, I PURCHASED THE PIRELLI 215/55 R17 94 V P4FS+ ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2016. ON AUGUST 27, 2017, THE TIRE POPS WHILE DRIVING. THE WERE NO OBJECTS IN THE TIRE TO HAVE CAUSED THE TIRE TO POP. I PURCHASED THESE TWO TIRES LAST YEAR BECAUSE THE TIRES THAT I HAD PURCHASED A YEAR EARLIER WORE OUT.
Aug 27, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
I am sending this msg in regards to my 2013 Toyota Camry SE that I leased and decided to purchase after the lease ended from Toyota Heritage in Catonsville. I am experiencing problems with my torque converter. This is an issue that Toyota knew that would happen to my car and now that I am experiencing this problem Toyota doesn’t feel that they are responsible for the fix since the warranty has expired. I notice this problem in February 2019 when driving to work every morning at the same spot it felt like I was driving on the edge of the road. I figured it was road damage, because it would happen at the same spot every morning curve in the road. On March 16, 2019 due to COVID-19 we were sent home to work from home until Feb 2022. I wasn’t driving my car much due to COVID. We are now back in the office 1 day a week. In July 2022, I had my brakes done by a licensed mechanic and I informed him about the issue I was experiencing and he told me it was my torque converter, his mother has the same issue with her 2013 Camry and Toyota is aware of the problem and not paying for the repair l. In Oct or Nov, I took my car to Heritage Toyota in OM for my usual maintenance and I informed the advisor of the issue and he stated it’s my torque converter and the warranty has expired and I will be responsible for the $2000 repair. I never received the letter they claimed was sent and no one can send me proof of the letter that they was sent to me. I can’t understand how Toyota is not responsible for this problem they knew would eventually would happen and when asked why didn’t they fixed it when I was bringing my car in for maintenance I was told because I did not report there was a problem. I told the advisor it wasn’t a problem then, I am experiencing the problem now. He didn’t have an answer. I even called Toyota Corp and getting the same reply. I am now thinking my transmission is going up due to this issue. Please help me!! Thank you.
Apr 10, 2023
WHILE DRIVING UPHILL ON I80 IN PA OUR ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AND BUZZER SOUNDED. WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE OVER A LANE AND THEN OFF ROAD. WE WERE LUCKY. AFTER SHUTTING OFF POWER SWITCH, WE WERE ABLE TO START AND ACCELERATE NORMALLY. WE NOTICED THAT OUR HYBRID 3013 CAMRY WAS THEN NO LONGER IN ECO MODE. WE THEN FIGURED OUT WHAT HAPPENED. REACHING INTO THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT, I ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED THE EV BUTTON WHICH TURNED OFF THE GAS ENGINE. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH ALONE TO KEEP UP A SAFE SPEED. WE SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND LUCKILY WERE ABLE TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Sep 23, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
2 complaints
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
Jan 13, 2023
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 *BF
Dec 26, 2013
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
While driving have noticed shuddering at random times. Car just now has 134k on it and the service records never showed what computer update was done. Was unaware of any issues with torque converter issues. Have had cruise control set to speed limit and had car acceleration up to 25miles over speed set, car has also slowed down without anything being changed. Went to dealership because torque converter tsb and was told it was out of warranty in Aug 2021. had ecm reprogrammed with original owner in 2014... toyota knew this was an issue and never corrected parts
Dec 04, 2021
WHEN VEHICLE STOP AND THEN ACCELERATE, AT AROUD 2000RPM IT STALLS AND RPM DROPS ABOUT TO1800RPM THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATE.
Oct 08, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
MY BOYFRIEND WAS DRIVING MY 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY SE ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN OUT OF WITHOUT WARNING THE ABS, BRAKE AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON; THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED AND HE COULD BARELY GET THE CAR TO TURN ONTO THE ON RAMP TO GET OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT. WE ALSO REALIZED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING IS NO LONGER WORKING AS WELL THE GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSIDERING WE WERE DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND THE POWER STEERING BASICALLY BECAME INOPERABLE, IT WAS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE. I SPOKE WITH TOYOTA ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE 2013 VEHICLES FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THAT PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE CAR WAS REPAIRED FOR THAT RECALL IN 2014, WHICH WAS PRIOR TO ME OWNING THE CAR. AFTER, THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIR UNDER A RECALL, THERE'S A ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THAT REPAIR. SO WE'RE BASICALLY OUT OF LUCK AND HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR OURSELVES.
Jun 07, 2019
WE LEASED A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE ON FRIDAY MARCH 29TH, 2013 AT 9:00 PM. FROM MANHATTAN BEACH TOYOTA IN MANHATTAN BEACH CALIFORNIA. THE VERY NEXT DAY, SATURDAY MARCH 30TH, 2013 WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON HIGHWAY 99 NEAR BAKERSFIELD AT 65 MILES PER HOUR TO LINDSAY CALIFORNIA FROM INGLEWOOD CALIFORNIA, I HEARD A "DING" SOUND AND I FELT THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFEN UP. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY HOLD ON TIGHTLY TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY AND KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR. I THEN NOTICED ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS HAD TURNED ON. I ALSO NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. MY WIFE AND I WERE VERY TERRIFIED AS WE IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT OF THAT POOR FAMILY THAT LOST THEIR LIVES DURING A TOYOTA MALFUNCTION. AS I TRIED TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR, LOOKING FOR AN EXIT OFF THE HIGHWAY, I REALIZED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER, BUT I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TAKE THE CAR TO BILL WRIGHT TOYOTA NEARBY. THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX THE CAR THAT DAY AND I HAD TO LEAVE IT THERE. THE CAR WAS IN THEIR POSSESSION FOR 6 DAYS AS I WAS TOLD THAT A TOYOTA ENGINEER NEEDED TO GO TO BAKERSFIELD AND FIX THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. *TR
May 28, 2013
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
CAR SEEMS TO HAVE SLIGHT FUEL FEED PROBLEM - YOU CAN FEEL THE CAR SLIGHTLY HESITATING SOMETIMES WHEN JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO BUSY BOULEVARD, AFTER YOU HAVE PULLED HALF WAY OUT IN THE ROAD, THE CAR WILL NOT GO, EVEN THO YOU ARE STEPPING ON THE GAS. THIS IS VERY SCARY, BECAUSE THE OTHER CARS ARE COMING AT YOU, AND THEY ARE EXPECTING YOU TO MOVE ON OUT OF THE WAY. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT: IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MOSTLY AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN A LITTLE BIT, LIKE GOING TO THE STORE, THEN CAR SITS FOR AWHILE, THEN YOU GET BACK IN AND DRIVE, AND THAT IS WHEN IT HAPPENS.
Apr 30, 2018
I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 26MPH INTO AN INTERSECTION AND MY CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN FOR NO REASON. AS I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION, I STARTED PUSHING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF THE OTHER MA 10/22/2015 CARS TRYING TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. AS I KEPT PUMPING ON THE ACCELERATOR MY TRANSMISSION APPARENTLY DOWN SHIFTED INTO A LOWER GEAR AND THE CAR TOOK OFF IN A GIANT LEAP FORWARD, ALMOST BROAD SIDING THE CAR THAT WAS PASSING IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR HAS CONTINUALLY STALLED MANY TIMES SINCE THEN. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO TOYOTA WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR, THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING BEFORE. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NOW? UPDATED 10/26/2017*CN
Jun 22, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES MOVE ABOUT 10 FEET AND THEN HESITATE FOR ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS. IT WILL THEN ACCELERATE NORMALLY
Nov 10, 2016
THE CAR ENGINE AND RPM GO UP WHEN THE CAR GO DOWN HILL OR YOU SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC AT SPEED 45/35/25 MPH. DEFINITELY IT HAPPEN MORE OFTEN AT SPEED OF 25/35 MPH WITH FULL TANK OR 3/4 OF GAS TANK. WHEN I'M DOWN HILL AT SPEED 30 OR MORE THEN COME TO THE POINT YOU NEED TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AT 25 MPH THE RPM WHEN UP TO AT SOME POINT THE RPM UP TO 2.5 X 1000. I HAVE NOTICE THIS ISSUE AT MY TOYOTA DEALER WHEN MY SERVICE 10,000 MILE AND THEY TEST THE CAR AND SAID NOTHING HAPPEN TO THE CAR. I'M CONCERNING I MIGHT END UP OUT OF CONTROL THE CAR IF THIS ISSUE CONTINUES HAPPEN AND I'LL BE IN THE CAR ACCIDENT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 05, 2014
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
BOUGHT THIS USED TOYOTA CAMRY SE 2013 YESTERDAY WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT. RIGHT AWAY, I HEARD CREAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD AND BY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT'S NOT VERY LOUD BUT CAN BE HEARD AND VERY ANNOYING. IT'S AUDIBLE WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION ESPECIALLY WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS, BRAKES AND WHEN TURNING. NOT NORMAL FOR A 3 YEAR OLD TO HAVE THIS INTERMITTENT AND ANNOYING CREAKING SOUND. I IMMEDIATELY RESEARCHED ON IT AND TO MY SHOCK, THERE'S A LOT OF BLOGS AND POSTED VIDEOS ON THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE OF CREAKING SOUND BY THE DASHBOARD AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOR MOST VEHICLES OF TOYOTA REGARDLESS OF MODEL AND DOMINANT ON THOSE MANUFACTURED SINCE 2013. TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE A FIX ON THIS SINCE THIS IS A THREE YEAR OLD ISSUE.
Jun 24, 2016
TRUNK LID WONT HOLD UP. IT EASILY COLLAPSES IF CAR IS PARKED ON THE SLIGHTEST OF INCLINE OR IS HIT WITH A SLIGHT BREEZE. THE TRUNK HAS COLLAPSES ON MY HEAD SEVERAL TIMES WHILE UNLOADING GROCERIES. MY CONCERN IS THE TRUNK LID CLOSING ON A TODDLER. MY OTHER TWO CAMRYS, YEAR 2001 AND 2003, DO NOT HAVE THAT PROBLEM. THOSE OLDER CAMRYS SEEM TO HAVE STRONGER TORSION BARS AND/OR HINGES AND/OR HOLDING MECHANISMS. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRUNK LID AND ITS MECHANISM.
Sep 10, 2015
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE SHELVES IN HIS GARAGE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Mar 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ENTERING A PARKING SPACE AND SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED OVER A CONCRETE MEDIAN AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE BRAKE DID NOT FUNCTION. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,700.
Jan 27, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
VEHICLE WANDERS IN LANE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TR
Aug 31, 2014
I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SWAYS MOSTLY TOWARDS THE LEFT. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME, GETTING USED TO THE NEW CAR. NOW I NOTICE IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. I AM CONSTANTLY CORRECTING THE VEHICLE TO REMAIN CENTERED IN MY LANE OF TRAVEL. *TR
Sep 19, 2013
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GPS NAVIGATION INSTRUCTED HER TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ONTO A ONE WAY STREET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GPS NAVIGATION WAS ONLY ACCURATE SEVENTY PERCENT OF THE TIME. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED AND UPDATED THE GPS SOFTWARE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Jul 30, 2014
THE STANDARD NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE TIP OF THE ARROW SHOWS YOU AT ABOUT 150 TO 200 FEET FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD THEN YOU ACTUALLY ARE. THIS RESULTS IN A TURN ALERT SOUND THAT TYPICALLY GOES OFF WHEN YOU ARE IN THE INTERSECTION, RESULTING IN A SHARP TURN. DO TO THE LATE SOUND/ALERT I, OVER THE PAST YEAR, HAVE HAD BEEN ALMOST REAR ENDED 3 TIMES. NORMAL DESIGNS SHOW YOU WHERE YOU ACTUALLY ARE AND THE ALARM SOUND TO MAKE A TURN USUALLY IS ABOUT 100 FEET BEFORE THE TURN. *TR
Mar 28, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
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. *TR
Jun 28, 2014
THREE SEPARATE UNRELATED INCIDENTS: 1. WHILE DRIVING IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC AND ATTEMPTING TO BLEND INTO SIDE LANE, THERE WAS NO POWER FOR A BRIEF SECOND AND THEN A SURGE WHICH MADE US DECIDE TO STAY IN THE CURRENT LANE. THE REPAIR MAN SAID HE HAD HEARD THIS CONCERN FROM OTHER 2013 CAMRY OWNERS, BUT I NEEDED TO LEARN TO DRIVE THIS AS A NEW VEHICLE. 2. DEALER PUT US OFF WHEN WE ASKED ABOUT RECALL DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAGS. WHEN WE E-MAILED TOYOTA THEY REFERRED US BACK TO OUR LOCAL DEALER. WE FELT CAUGHT BETWEEN THEM.THIS HAS FINALLY BEEN DEALT WITH. 3. STARTING THE CAMRY WHICH WAS PARKED IN OUR GARAGE,(OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES WERE BELOW ZERO) THERE WAS A RUMBLING AND A POP. I CALLED OUR DEALER TO BE SURE I SHOULD DRIVE INTO TOWN. WHEN I WENT TO THEIR LOCAL OFFICE, THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS AND IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE NEW FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR FUEL EFFICIENCY WHICH MADE PARTS CLOSER TOGETHER AND THE NEED TO USE A THINNER OIL WHICH WOULD SETTLE AND CAUSE THIS BANG. YET, THEY ALSO SAID THAT NONE OF THEIR LOT CARS HAD EXPERIENCED THIS AND THEY WERE NOT IN GARAGES. *TR
Feb 04, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED DURING NIGHT DRIVING DUE TO DIM HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADJUSTED THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1.
May 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING ON ROADS WITHOUT AMBIENT LIGHTING, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ONLY ILLUMINATE A SHORT DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,500. UPDATED 7/31/13 *CN WHEN ON AN UN-LIT ROAD, USING THE NORMAL HEADLIGHTS, THE TOP HALF TO TWO THIRDS OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS ENTIRELY BLACKED OUT, AN EFFECT SIMILAR TO THAT OF A BLACK CURTAIN DESCENDING OVER THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH MADE IT ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ANYTHING AHEAD EXCEPT THE IMMEDIATE FEW FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CURVES ON THE RODS, ANIMALS, PEDESTRIANS, ETC WERE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WITH ENOUGH TIME TO REACT. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE HEADLIGHTS SLIGHTLY UPWARD TO THE LIMIT OF NC LAW, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
Jul 09, 2013
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Having issues with the ac condenser drain hose. And Transmission shuddering during acceleration.
Oct 08, 2025
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I just bought my car it's a 2013camry SE and I noticed the paint on the roof is flaking and now there's a couple spots on the trunk that are flaking I recently found out that Toyota has a recall on that issue and I have the pearl blue paint job I've never seen a car do this I was just in shock when I noticed it was occurring it's just the top of the car flaking and I always wax it every 3 months I never got a letter from Toyota I am the 2nd owner I have another issue with my ac not working and my airbag lights on if u can give me a call at [XXX] id greatly appreciate it thank you for your help INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Jun 05, 2023
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
1. The seatbelts in the back seat doesnt not work. It is not strapping and clicking. I am unable to properly strap in my nephew's carseat properly. This not a dealership issue this a manfacturer issue and it needs to be recalled. God forbidden that I get into an accident with my nephew in the car. 2. Recently the car handles on the driver's side both of broken off from the car. I am unable to open my car properly. I dont understand why it broke off I didnt pull on it hard one day it just came 3. The child lock option doesnt work one day I was driving on the high way and my nephew was open to open the back door with the child lock button on. These are major issues that need to be investigated and recalled. 4. The door on the passenger side in the back does not open from the inside. Again dangerous because what if there is a fire and my passengers can't get out.
Sep 14, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side interior door latch was not able to open the door. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Aug 11, 2021
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE CAR STUTTERS REALLY BAD AT LOW SPEEDS, I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID I WAS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY BY TWO WEEKS BUT IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER, I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM OFF AND ON FOR YEARS BUT THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING SMALL BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T LAST LONG, HOWEVER FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS OR SO IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND DOES IT EVERY TIME, WE THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTICS WHICH IS OVER $100 WHICH IS WHY WE DIDN'T TAKE IT SOONER, HOWEVER THE DAY THAT WE TOOK IT THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BY 2 WEEKS AND WHEN WE CALLED TOYOTA THEY WOULD NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL TOYOTA, JUST ASKING FOR HELP GETTING THIS HAZARDOUS AND SAFETY ISSUE RECALLED.
Apr 14, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
EVER SINCE I'VE HAD MY CAR IF IT'S RAINING OR SNOWING OR EVEN IF I'M TRYING TO BRAKE GOING OVER A PAINTED LINE OR RAILROAD TRACK MY TRACTION LIGHT WILL COME ON & THE CAR WILL SLIDE. I'VE ALWAYS HAD GOOD TIRES ON THE CAR SO THAT'S NOT THE ISSUE. I WAS TOLD IF THE TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON THE CAR IS DOING IT'S JOB. I'M NO DUMMY. I'VE BEEN DRIVING OVER 20 YRS OF MY LIFE & NEVER HAD A CAR DO THAT BEFORE EVEN WITH BAD TIRES.
Feb 02, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE WINDSHIELD WASHER (WON'T SPRAY) DOES NOT WORK. I THOUGHT I SAW A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ON THIS VEHICLE??? IT HAS NEVER BEEN REPAIRED/REPLACED. ALSO, THE HIGH BEAMS (EXTERIOR BRIGHT LIGHTS WON'T WORK) I ONLY HAVE LOW BEAMS. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
Jan 12, 2021
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ENGINE POWER TRAIN - WHEN I TRY TO GET UP DRIVE UP TO 20 MPH IT POWER DOWN BACKUP AN SLOW TO MOVE OFF. MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN PLACE AN WANT WORK OR LOCK . THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON AN WANT GO OFF. MOTOR SUPPORT BOLTS ARE NOT HOLING GOOD BECAUSE WHEN YOU PULL OFF THE HOLE MOTOR MOVE AN JERK THE CAR.
Oct 02, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM WHILE IN MOTION IT'S CAUSING: SLIPPING OVERHEATING CONTAMINATED TRANSMISSION FLUID SHUDDERING INCREASED STALL SPEED UNUSUAL SOUNDS
Sep 15, 2020
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WITH A LIGHT POLE NO CAUGHT OF MINE E THE FRONT END OF MY CAR SMASHED IN AND MY AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY A D WHEN MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR ACCELERATED WITH THE GAS WITH OUT ME HITTING IT.
Feb 23, 2020
SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HAS NO ENGINE SHUTOFF IF ENGINE IS KEPT RUNNING IN ENCLOSED GARAGE1 WE BOTH ARE PROFOUND HARD OF HEARING ASW ELL DEAF. ALL NEW CARS SHOULD HAVE AUTOMATIC ENGINE SHUT OFF OR WE WILL BE KILLED BY CARBON MONOXIDE
Feb 18, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HV. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED BUT WAS STIFF AND THE ENGINE REEVED UP. THE VEHICLE WENT ACROSS A THREE LANE HIGHWAY AND CRASHED INTO A CURB WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CLONINGER TOYOTA LOCATED AT 511 JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD S, SALISBURY, NC 28147, PHONE NUMBER: (704) 754-4342 BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Jan 07, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
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 REPLACEMENT FOR HYBRID BATTERY
Jun 14, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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. 😢
Sep 26, 2018
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS PARKING ON MY CHURCH PARKING LOT, PULLING UP TO THE BUILDING AND BARELY MOVING. SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED AND SLAMMED INTO THE CHURCH BUILDING. I THEN PUT IT IN REVERSE TO SEE THE DAMAGE, AND IT SHOT BACKWARDS INTO A CAR AND THE CHURCH VAN.
Aug 28, 2018
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
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
Jun 09, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
APRIL 13, 2018 MY 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY ENTIRE OVERHEAD CENTER ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT EXPOSURE CAUSING WARPING, CRACKING AND MELTING OF THE SMALL GREY PLASTIC FACING THAT HOUSES THE SMALL BLACK BUTTONS: 3 GARAGE DOOR BUTTONS, TWO INTERIOR INSIDE LIGHT BUTTONS FLANKED BY THE OPEN / CLOSE AND UP / DOWN BUTTONS. THIS WAS NEVER A PROBLEM IN ANY EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED AS A NEW CAR UNTIL APRIL 10, 2018. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING HOT WHETHER WHERE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN AN OPEN RESIDENTIAL LOT WITH AND WITHOUT A SUN SCREEN VISOR. THE TOYOTA DEALER INSPECTED THE ASSEMBLY AND STATED THAT IT WAS NOT ABLE TO DETECT AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER SAID THIS SAME ISSUE OCCURRED IN 2 TO 3 OTHER TOYOTA CAMRYS AT THAT DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO ESTABLISH AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. MY CONCERN IS / WAS THAT THE HEAT WAS SO INTENSE THAT THE PLASTIC FRAMING ABOUT 3' BY 5' WAS ACTUALLY MALLEABLE TO THE POINT THAT I COULD STRAIGHTEN OUT THE DEFORMED PIECES AND PUSH THE FRAME BACK INTO POSITION TO HOLD IN PLACE UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT OVERHEATED AND FEEL OUT OF PLACE. THE CAR IS NOT UNDER EXTENDED WARRANT. BUT THE SAFETY CONCERN IS ABOUT SOME UNKNOWN CAUSE OF OVERHEATING THAT APPEARS TO BE FAR MORE THAN HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY ENTIRE OVERHEAD CENTER ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY PART NO. IS 63650-06432-B0. I PAID $223.90 FOR THE PART AND INSTALLATION OF THE FULL ASSEMBLY. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTY IS OFFERED BY TOYOTA ON THE NEW INSTALLATION SHOULD THIS REOCCUR ANY TIME SOON. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THERE ARE / HAVE BEEN RECALLS FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON TOYOTA FORERUNNERS BUT NOT ON 2013 CAMRYS. I BELIEVE THAT A POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL RECALL SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR SAFETY REASONS. SEE 5 ATTACHMENTS
Apr 13, 2018
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION ON JANUARY 30, 2017, AT 7:50 AM, MY CAR EXPERIENCED UA IN MY OFFICE PARKING LOT AT 4917 WATERS EDGE DRIVE, RALEIGH, NC 27606 WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE. MY CAR INCREASED SPEED, KNOCKING DOWN A WOODEN RETAINING WALL AND ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB A HILL. I THEN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WAS ABLE TO PLACED THE CAR IN DRIVE ONLY TO HAVE IT SHOOT ACROSS THE PARKING LOT, T-BONING A CAR ENTERING AND KNOCKING IT ON THE SIDEWALK WHILE I CONTINUED ONTO THE YARD. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO PLACED CAR IN DRIVE AND THE MOTOR CONTINUED TO REV UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WAS ABLE TO SHUT IT DOWN. OF NOTE, NONE OF MY CAR'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HOWEVER, THE OTHER VEHICLE'S BOTH SIDE PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I WENT ON LINE AND REPORTED MY PROBLEM TO TOYOTA WITH PICTURES AND POLICE REPORT THE NEXT DAY. THEY ASKED FOR A WRITTEN CONSENT TO ALLOW THEM TO GET THE DATA RECORDER. AFTER NUMEROUS CALLS TO FOLLOW-UP, ON MAY 12 I RECEIVED A RESPONSE THAT WHEN THEY DROVE THE VEHICLE EVERYTHING WAS FINE.
Sep 06, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE MORE THAN 30M/H DAIGNOSED BU TOYOTA DEALER AS THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR FAILURE .THE CAR HAS 94K ONLY ALTHOUGH I HAVE EXTENDED WARANTEE PURCHESED WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR BUT TOYOTA COMPANY REFUSE TO HONOUR IT SAYING IT'S ONLY COVERING ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.
Jan 17, 2017
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL; MY CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT THAT REQUIRED MY CAR TO BE TOTALED. AFTER REVIEWING THE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END, WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT COME OUT IN THIS ACCIDENT.
Jan 13, 2017
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY CAR WOULD STALL AND COME TO A STOP UNPREDICTABLY. IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AT LOW SPEEDS AND DURING TURNS. THE CAR WOULD STALL AND COME TO A STOP. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE STARTED AFTER YOU SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO TRY A COUPLE TIMES IN ORDER TO START AGAIN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO TEST AND FIND STALLING HISTORY BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND TO PROBLEM. THEY SAID THEY WOULD TEST DRIVE AND TRY TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AFTER 2 WEEKS, THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE IT AND COULDN'T WORK ON IT ANY FURTHER AND TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. AFTER TAKING THE CAR BACK, 2 DAYS LATER IT STALLED AGAIN AND IT WAS BROUGHT INTO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP.
Jul 04, 2016
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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*LJ
Jun 17, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
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 IN MONTHS.. CAR WAS 1 MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY - PARTS AND LABOR TO REPLACE ~$400. GOOGLING I DISCOVERED I'M NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
May 26, 2016
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EITHER ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY OR TURNING THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. NOTHING WORKS, CAR WONT START , KEY WILL NOT MOVE, GEAR IS STUCK. THIS HAS HAPPEN THREE TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. THE DEALER HAS CHECK IT OUT BUT HAS NO ANSWER TO WHY IT HAPPENS. MY AIR-CONDITION FOGS UP THE WINDOW, AS SO DOES THE HEATER MAKING THE VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. THERE WAS ALSO A STRONG ODOR OF GAS WHEN YOU MAKE A TURN. ALL MY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED BUT NOTHING DONE. MY FEAR IS A MAJOR ACCIDENT WILL BE CAUSE BECAUSE OF THIS.
Mar 18, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I WAS DROVE THE CAR FOR SHOPPING 25 MILES AWAY FROM HOME AT 9:00 AM. AT 11:50 AM, ON THE WAY BACK, THE BACK SHOOK SLIGHTLY AND MADE SMALL NOISES THAT WERE UNFAMILIAR. I CHECKED TO SEE IF THE SHIFT GEAR WAS SET CORRECTLY AND WINDOWS WERE CLOSED, WHICH THEY WERE. THERE WAS NO UNUSUAL BLINKING OF DRIVER PANEL LIGHT INDICATING ANY TYPE OF WARNING. WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE DRIVE WAY AT 12:30PM, TURNING INTO THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AS USUAL, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND MY CAR RAN INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND SIDE OF THE HOUSE.
Mar 10, 2016
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE PROGRESSING FROM THE FRONT AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/07/16*LJ; UPDATED 04/30/18*JB
Dec 01, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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
Sep 21, 2015
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,912. MA 9/22
Jul 21, 2015
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CLICKING WHEN IN REVERSE AND APPLING BRAKES SHIFTING BRAKE PADS ? COMING TO STOP CAR SEEMS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL ( BETTER GAS MILEAGE) ? GOING UP HILL 70 T0 75 MPH IN CRUISE CONTROL CAR WILL DOWN SHIFT 1 OR 2 GEARS THIS IS THE WAY THE CAR PROGRAMED . ON ALL ISSUES TOYOTA CLAIMS THEIR IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AS THE CAR IS OPERATING ACCORDING TO SPECS . THEY TELL ME THE CAR IS SAFE I HAVE CONCERNS AS TO HOW . WHY IS THEIR A NOISE IN THE BRAKES ? WHY IS THE CAR DOWN SHIFTING THEY SAY THEIR IS A DISCLAIMER NOT TO USE CRUISE IN MOUNTAINS . THEY SEEM TO HAVE A PROBLEMS THEY CAN`T FIX
Jul 14, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
HESITATION OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING ACROSS AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, USUALLY FROM A STOPPED POSITION. CAR INITIALLY STARTS THEN HESITATES & FEELS LIKE IT WILL SHUT OFF. TO GET ACROSS THE INTERSECTION YOU NEED TO "FLOOR IT" WHICH MAKES THE ENGINE "ROAR" BUT LITTLE ACTION FOR ALL THE NOISE. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES IN 2 YRS (ESTIMATED DATE & MILEAGE FOR 1ST OCCURRENCE). SOMETIMES THERE ARE LONG STRETCHES BETWEEN OCCURRENCES. IT IS DANGEROUS & I LACK CONFIDENCE AT TIMES TO PULL OUT. THE TECHNICIAN DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM WHEN MENTIONED ON 2 STOPS AT THE DEAL FOR AN OIL CHANGE. TORQUE CONVERTER SOFTWARE UPDATE MADE NO DIFFERENCE. MY PREVIOUS CAMRY NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM.
May 18, 2015
EQUIPMENT,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING PARKING ACCELERATOR GOT ACTIVATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SCARY! OUR SECOND CAR 2005 BUICK LACROSSE DOES NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM! THE CONSUMER STATED HE AND HIS ARE DEAF. THEREFORE, THE KEYLESS IGNITION IS LIFE THREATENING TO THEM. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO HOOK THE KEYS TO HIS BELT IN ORDER TO BE REMINDED OF THE ENGINE HE MISTAKENLY LEFT RUNNING PARKED IN THE GARAGE. UPDATED 09/23/15.*JB UPDATED 4/14/16 *JS
Feb 24, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON OCTOBER 14, 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 2PM. I WAS LEAVING MY DENTIST'S PARKING LOT. I BACKED OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT, STOPPED AND WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE CAR SHOT BACKWARD AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED. TO AVOID HITTING THE BUILDING I TURNED THE WHEEL SHARPLY, BUT COULD NOT AVOID HITTING A PARKED CAR. DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WAS ALMOST $3000. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO TOYOTA AND THEY DID AN INSPECTION ON MY VEHICLE AND SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG SO I MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCIDENT.
Jan 25, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ANYTIME DURING WARM WEATHER WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN/IS BEING USED THERE IS A DISGUSTING FOUL MILDEW ODOR IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR IS NAUSEATING AND CAUSES HEADACHES. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN, I HAVE TO TURN ON THE HEAT AND PUT ALL THE WINDOWS DOWN FOR ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES TO GET RID OF THE ODOR. APPARENTLY THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH CONDENSATION FROM THE AC NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIND SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE. SOME DEALERSHIPS CLAIM THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE, WHILE OTHERS ADMIT THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF IT BUT THAT TOYOTA HAS NO "FIX" FOR IT. BREATHING IN MOLD IS A SAFETY CONCERN. THIS DOES NOT OCCUR IN THE WINTER WHEN AC IS NOT USED. *TR
Jan 05, 2015
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES MOVE ABOUT 10 FEET AND THEN HESITATE FOR ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECONDS. IT WILL THEN ACCELERATE NORMALLY. ONE TIME THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 20 MPH AND THEN THE ENGINE RPM RETURNED TO IDLE. THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR AND THE RPM REMAINED AT IDLE. THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED AND PUSHED DOWN AGAIN. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED NORMALLY. THIS HAPPENED ONLY ONE TIME. THE INTERMITTENT HESITATION IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE CROSS TRAFFIC IS UNCONTROLLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE PROBLEM. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE CONDITION. THE U760E TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER RECALL UPGRADE WAS PERFORMED. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THAT THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT SOME TRANSMISSION HESITATION WAS NORMAL. THE SERVICE ADVISOR ALSO SAID THERE HAD BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CONDITION. THERE ARE ALSO COMPLAINTS ON THE ONLINE AUTOMOBILE FORUMS. THIS CONDITION IS DANGEROUS AND NOT NORMAL. .....UPDATED 03-03-15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. WITHIN THE LAST WEEK, HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN FROM 65 MPH TO 40 MPH. WHEN HE TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE INTO THE OFF RAMP OF TRAFFIC, HE HAD TO PUSH THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR, PUSHED DOWN AGAIN AND EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT FIXED. UPDATED 04/02/15
Nov 14, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
WITHIN TWO OR THREE DAYS AFTER THE 10,000 MILE CHECK-UP(JULY 3,2014) MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A STAGNANT ODOR COMING FROM THE A/C VENTS ON FIRST START UP IN THE MORNING. A/C HAD BEEN SET ON RECYCLE AIR. WE SET THE A/C TO RUN WITH AIR FLOW ON VENT AND ODOR IS STILL THERE. A/C RAN FOR AWHILE AND ODOR WOULD GO AWAY. ODOR JUST GOT WORSE ON EVERY START UP. CARRIED TO TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE WE PURCHASED CAMRY AND LET THE SERVICE MANAGER SMELL THE ODOR COMING FROM THE A/C VENTS AT 8 AM JULY 20, 2014. HE SAID HE COULD SMELL IT. THE SERVICE DEPT. KEPT THE CAMRY JULY 20 AND 21. I TALKED WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AROUND 3:20 PM ON THE 21. HE SAID TOYOTA TECH. DEPT. HAD SENT THEM A BULLETIN STATING TO CHANGE THE CABIN AIR FILTER WITH A CHARCOAL LINED CABIN AIR FILTER AND TO RUN THE A/C ON VENT FOR AWHILE BEFORE SHUTTING ENGINE DOWN SO A/C SYSTEM COULD DRAIN. JULY 24TH., SERVICE DEPT. INSTALLING CHARCOAL LINED CABIN AIR FILTER. SERVICE DEPT. SAID A/C SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO DRY OUT WHEN ASKED ABOUT MOLD AND BACTERIA BUILD UP. THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT REALLY BEEN ADDRESSED BY SERVICE DEPT. EXCEPT FOR TURNING ON CAR HEATER TO DRY A/C SYSTEM OUT. ODOR DID NOT GO AWAY. MY WIFE DROVE CAMRY ON A TRIP JULY 12-14, 2014 WHERE SHE DROVE FOR SEVEN AND A HALF HOURS EACH WAY. SIX DAYS LATER SHE DEVELOPED A SEVERE SORE THROAT. SHE WENT TO OUR LOCAL DOCTOR ON JULY 23RD. HE GAVE HER A STEROID SHOT AND SAID IT COULD BE RELATED TO THE ABOVE PROBLEM BUT WAS NOT STREP THROAT. WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE BUILD UP OF MOLD AND BACTERIA. *TR
Jul 24, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON M-80 ACROSS ILLINOIS, FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS ON CRUISE CONTROL, SET AT 69 MPH. I SUDDENLY REALIZED THAT THE CAR SEEMED TO BE GOING TOO FAST, AS I PASSED A COUPLE CARS RATHER QUICKLY. I GLANCED AT THE SPEEDOMETER AND SAW IT, IN ABOUT ONE SECOND, GO FROM 85 MPH TO 87 MPH AND I IMMEDIATELY BRAKED, THEREBY STOPPING THE CRUISE CONTROL (?) FROM CONTINUING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL OR MY HAND NEAR THE CRUISE CONTROL MECHANISM. THE CAR JUST SIMPLY ACCELERATED QUICKLY ON IT'S OWN. I TRIED TO CONTINUE TO USE CRUISE CONTROL TO DRIVE BACK TO MICHIGAN, HOWEVER SHORTLY THEREAFTER, IT BEGAN TO RAIN/SNOW SO I DIDN'T USE THE CRUISE CONTROL AFTER THAT. THIS IS A NEW CAR THAT I JUST BOUGHT IN SEPTEMBER. *TR
May 05, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
TOYOTA HAS ANOTHER THROTTLE PROBLEM. I BOUGHT A 2103 CAMRY SE ON MARCH 30TH 2013 FROM LARRY MILLER TOYOTA AND IT EXHIBITS AN INTERMITTENT THROTTLE PROBLEM. WHEN I START FROM A STOP SOME TIMES IT SEEMS AS IF THE ENGINE DIES. IT DOES NOT AS THE ENGINE DOES NOT NEED TO BE RESTARTED. THE THROTTLE IS SIMPLY NON-RESPONSIVE. THE CAR MOVES AHEAD A LITTLE AND VIRTUALLY DIES. THIS CAN OCCUR GOING STRAIGHT AHEAD, TURNING RIGHT OR WORSE YET IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A LEFT TURN. THIS IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN EXECUTING A TURN WHEN IT APPEARS ONE HAS A BREAK IN TRAFFIC AND THE CAR BARELY MOVES. THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THERE IS NO FAILURE CODE SO THEY SAY THEY CANNOT VERIFY THE PROBLEM AND THAT IT IS WORKING AS IT SHOULD. I WENT OUT FOR A SHORT RIDE WITH THE SHOP FOREMAN AND I COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HE DID SAY THAT HE HAD 3 OR 4 OTHER VEHICLES WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I DID LEAVE THE CAR WITH THEM FOR 2 DAYS AND THEY DROVE IT 54 MILES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. MY SUGGESTION TO THE DEALER AND TO TOYOTA IS TO DETERMINE WHAT IS MOST LIKELY TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM AND REPLACE IT AND SEE IF THIS WILL FIX IT. THEY WILL NOT DO THIS. IT MUST BE A PROBLEM THEY CAN VERIFY ?FIND A FAILURE CODE?. I HAVE ASKED THEM TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE TRANSDUCER WHICH IS $250 IF REPLACING IT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM I WOULD PAY FOR IT. THE LACK OF A FAILURE CODE JUST MEANS IT IS NOT A HARD PROBLEM AND FAILING IN A MANNER THEY ANTICIPATED WHEN THEY SET UP THERE FAILURE TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURES. *TR
Apr 02, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME ROUGH WHEN DRIVING OR WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THERE WAS ALSO AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE INFLATED TO THE CORRECT PRESSURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS AT AS TOP SIGN WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER?S SIDE OF THE CONTACT?S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK AND HEAD INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V44200 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AIR BAG RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3000. UPDATED 05/12/14 MA THE CONSUMER STATED ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT LEFT WHEEL AND DRAGGED HIS VEHICLE SIDEWAYS TOWARD A TELEPHONE POLE. HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. HE HIT THE WINDOW DURING IMPACT AND WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. UPDATED 05/14/14
Mar 18, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD GOING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WHEN AN EMERGENCY LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. IT WAS SO QUICK THAT I WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY WHICH EMERGENCY LIGHT. AFTER DRIVING ANOTHER 100 FEET THE EMERGENCY LIGHT THAT IS AN EXCLAMATION POINT IN A TRIANGLE LIT UP AND STAYED ON AS MY VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE ACCELERATOR STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY. THE ENGINE DID NOT REV AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THEN IN DRIVE AND THE CAR DROVE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. IT HAS SINCE BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE LAST WEEK. IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS I ALSO NOTICED THAT WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS IF I WAS APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE AND SIMPLY APPLIED A LITTLE MORE PRESSURE, THE UNEVEN TERRAIN EMERGENCY LIGHT TURNED ON AND WOULD ALLOW THE CAR TO DRIVE UNTIL I PUT IT IN PARK AND AGAIN PUT IT IN DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE DEALERSHIP IS INVESTIGATING THESE ISSUES CURRENTLY. *TR
Mar 05, 2014
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HVAC ASSEMBLY AND AC SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, FOR THE ODOR ISSUE COMING FROM THE AC AND THE MILDEW AND FUNGUS GROWTH IN THE PADDING AND CARPET. *JB
Feb 26, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
CPSC: I1420031A. 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES DOES THE FLAME RETARDANT MATERIAL IN THE HEATED SEATS WHEN THE HEATER IS IN USE GIVE OFF VAPOR OR FUMES THAT CAUSE EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION? *LN THE CONSUMER STATED A NEW RELEASE WAS PUBLISHED, TO STOP TOYOTA FROM SELLING 2013 AND 2014 TOYOTA CAMRY'S, DUE TO FLAME RETARDANT MATERIALS IN HEATED SEATS, NOT APPROVED BY THE FDA.
Feb 04, 2014
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WEATHER STRIPPING ON ALL DOORS DOESN'T TOUCH THE GLASS, CREATES A HAZARD NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OUT THE SIDE WINDOWS. WATER IS GETTING INSIDE OF THE DOOR. NO RESPONSE FROM TOYOTA YET. UPDATED 01/23/14*LJ THIS FILED COMPLAINT HAS WORSENED AS WINTER HAS SET IN. DRIVE IS COMPLETELY BLINDED, BY WINDOWS AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CAN'T BE CLEARED BE ROLLING DOWN AND ROLLING UP THE WINDOWS TO CLEAR THE RAIN AND SNOW. THE WEATHER STRIP DIDN'T EVEN TOUCH THE GLASS ON ANY OF THE FOUR DOORS. UPDATED 01/23/14
Nov 18, 2013
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH SPEED OF 60MPH, I FIND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE CAR GOING IN A STRAIGHT LANE WITHOUT IT BEING SWAYS TO THE LEFT. (ALMOST HIT ANOTHER THE CAR ON THE LEFT LANE SIDE.) ANOTHER PROBLEM IS WHEN RAINING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONSTANTLY MADE "CLICK CLICK" SOUND, AND SOMETIMES IT WOULDN'T WIPE. (MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE.) THE LAST ONE IS THE LOUD WIND NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ON THE SIDE OF THE WINDOW, A VERY LOUD NOISE SOMEHOW SLIP THROUGH AND HURTING MY EAR. (ALL WINDOWS ARE CLOSED.) *TR
Oct 29, 2013
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
AFTER MAKING A TURN ONTO A ROAD, BEFORE ENTERING A PARKING LOT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS WENT ON. IT'S A NEW CAR WITH ONLY 3500 MILES ON IT - THE BRAKES SHOULD BE FINE. I TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT, PARK THE CAR, PUT IT IN PARK, AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I CHECK THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT WAS NOT ENGAGED. I TURN THE CAR ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT GOES AWAY. HOWEVER, NOW I CANNOT TAKE MY CAR OUT OF PARK. IT IS STUCK IN PARK. I STEP ON THE BRAKE, I TURN THE WHEEL AND THE WHEEL TURNS FINE. THE GEAR IS STILL STUCK IN PARK. I CALL THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SEND OUT A TOW TRUCK. I TRY MY CAR ONE MORE TIME AND IT IS STILL STUCK IN PARK. THE DRIVER OF THE TOW TRUCK TRIES, HE PUTS HIS HAND ON THE HANDLE AND BEHOLD, IT SHIFTS OUT OF PARK AND CAN GO INTO R, N AND D. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? I WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS 'ODD' OCCURRENCE. HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Oct 15, 2013
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ON THE WAY HOME FROM WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SUNDAY EVENING AROUND 1:10 AM DRIVING NEAR RT119 UNIONTOWN, PA WE SPUN IN RAIL WHILE MAKING A TURN TOWARDS EXIT GOING 55 MPH , WE HIT A GUARDRAIL SPUN AND FLIPPED OVER 4 TIMES 75 FEET OVER AN EMBANKMENT NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED CAUSING MORE INJURY TO MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT , WE ALL HIT OUR HEADS AND GOT CONTUSIONS , CONCUSSIONS AND ABRASIONS WHILE WEARING OUR SEAT BELTS THE BACK SEAT BELT EITHER BURNED OR WAS CUT I HAVE 33 PICS FROM INSURANCE ADJUSTOR , WITH THE EXTREME IMPACT I CANT BELIEVE NO AIR BAG OPENED , CAUSING MORE INJURY TO MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT. IT WAS A MIRACLE WE SURVIVED . *JS
Sep 24, 2013
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I EXPERIENCED AN SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CONDITION ON MY 2013 CAMRY SE ON 08/20/2013. THE CAR HIT A BIG TREE AND WAS NOT REPAIRABLE, TOTAL-ED. THANKS TO THE AIR-BAGS, I ONLY HAD A COUPLE OF BRUISES HERE AND THERE. *TR
Aug 26, 2013
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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. *TR
Apr 02, 2013
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CAR WAS STOPPED BEHIND A LANDSCAPER'S TRAILER FOR A SECOND AND THE ENGINE ACCELERATED SO FAST AND SO LOUDLY AND OVERRODE THE BRAKE SMASHING INTO THE BACK OF THE TRAILER. HUSBAND WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE KEYS TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. WIFE WAS INJURED IN CHEST AREA AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THIS WAS A LOANER FROM TOYOTA UNTIL THEY INVESTIGATED WHY OUR HIGHLANDER WAS ACCELERATING THE DAY BEFORE. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA INSISTED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/01/13
Feb 07, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2013 TOYOTA Camry have?
The 2013 TOYOTA Camry currently has 299 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2013 TOYOTA Camry?
The most common problems reported for the 2013 TOYOTA Camry are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2013 TOYOTA Camry problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2013 TOYOTA Camry comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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