Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 [redacted] id greatly appreciate it thank you for your help
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. …
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Toyota Camry. While driving 10 MPH, an oncoming vehicle crashed into the side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The contact sustained a fractured sternum and a bruised right hand. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility. Bob howard Toyota (12929 n kelley ave, oklahoma city, OK 73131, [phone]) was contacted and an inquiry was made as to why the air bags failed to deploy. The dealer was unable to provide any information. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The vehicle was destroyed.
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.
I was hit in the left front corner of my car and then tearing off the front of the vehicle. Airbags did not deploy and a suffer from a fractured sternum, and severely bruised right hand and left knee.I have been told that had my airbags deployed I would not have suffered a broken sternum. I was heading south going less than 10 MPH maybe less than 5 MPH as I entered the intersection of 150 th and n western ave in oklahoma city OK. The vehicle that hit me was traveling north and turning west onto 150th and hit me. They were given a citation for the accident.confirmation # 11048674
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.
A vehicle hit my car and left the scene. Both my legs were lacerated so badly that the right could be only partially repaired and the left could not be repaired and need skin grafts. There was no other inside damage to the car other than all the air bags. I was going straight on [redacted] st in oak lawn illinois. A vehicle slammed into my car and took off. This happened 3 days ago. I was taken by ambulance to palos park hospital. Bridgeview police report number is [redacted].
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle was struck on the front driver side by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and was not examined by a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,500. Updated 11/20/15 updated 1/14/2016 ; 4/9/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after the driver came to a complete stop and made a left turn into the driveway, a passing vehicle crashed into the drivers side door at approximately 60 MPH. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was pushed into the driveway and was not taken to the dealer. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
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.
Airbag complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2013 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Toyota Camry, 13% of the model year's 274 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › driver clockspring/spiral cassette (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Toyota Camry airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2013 Toyota Camry, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2013 Toyota Camry airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 23,000 miles, and 56% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 20 crashes, 0 fires and 18 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.