The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
The risk
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 13V-505 (13V505000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring |
| Report date | October 17, 2013 |
| Owners notified | November 8, 2013 |
| Vehicles affected | 9,795 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
- 2013 Toyota Avalon window & wiper problems 29
- 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid window & wiper problems 1
- 2013 Toyota Camry window & wiper problems 10
- 2014 Toyota Camry window & wiper problems 16
- 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid window & wiper problems 2
- 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid window & wiper problems 1
- 2014 Toyota Corolla window & wiper problems 15
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 13V-505 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 9,795 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.