Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
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).
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.
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.
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 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.
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. …
Car has been in service for 4+ years since new, and registered about 90K miles. During the recent routine oil change, the gas charged hood lift support failed while the hood is up, and the hood came crashing down. When the hood was opened, it stayed up, no signs of problem. The failure happened well into oil change, when I was under the car, and there was nothing in the engine bay. So I was lucky, extremely. No bodily damage nor property damage. I then assessed the situation, due to the way the struts are placed, when the struts failed, the hood would have a free fall from greater than 45-deg angle, which would generate a significant amount of force given the weight of the hood. This can easily cause bodily and property damage if the person working the car is caught between the opened hood and the front frame of the car. A fail-safe measure should be added to the car to avoid injury.
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.
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.
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 .
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the passenger side of the bumper was becoming detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bumper needed to be replaced. The contact stated one week after the vehicle was repaired, the front bumper scrapped while reversing from the driveway. The contact stated that the dealer stated the bumper was to low to the ground. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 24,070. The VIN was not available.
Body complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2013 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the body & structure of the 2013 Toyota Camry, 9% of the model year's 274 complaints. The component named most often is body (23 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Toyota Camry body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure 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 body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 10,000 miles, and 77% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to body & structure 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.