Model year 2013 · Midsize Cars

2013 Toyota Camry

2013 Toyota Camry MPG

Across its 2 EPA-rated gasoline versions, the 2013 Toyota Camry returns 21–25 mpg city, 30–34 highway and 25–28 combined.

The most efficient pairs the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 28 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 25 mpg combined. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 40 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2012 model.

Toyota Camry, XV50 (2012–2017 model years)
Toyota Camry, XV50 (2012–2017 model years). Photo: IFCAR, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
EPA fuel economy for every 2013 Toyota Camry version, best combined first
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
Camry Hybrid LE2.5 L 4-cyl hybridAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive423840Regular · 220 g CO₂/mi
Camry Hybrid XLE2.5 L 4-cyl hybridAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive403739Regular · 229 g CO₂/mi
Camry2.5 L 4-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253428Regular · 316 g CO₂/mi
Camry3.5 L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive213025Regular · 361 g CO₂/mi

2013 Toyota Camry fuel cost per year

Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2013 Toyota Camry costs about $2,330 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (28 mpg combined), or roughly 16 cents a mile.

The thirstiest priced version (25 mpg combined) comes to about $2,610 a year, $280 more.

This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.

2013 Toyota Camry specs

2013 Toyota Camry buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid, 2.5 L 4-cyl and 3.5 L 6-cyl. It came with automatic and continuously variable (CVT) transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a midsize car.

Engines and drivetrains (EPA)
Engine size (L)CylindersTransmissionsDriveVersions
2.5 L hybrid4Automatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive2
2.5 L4Automatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive1
3.5 L6Automatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive1

2013 Toyota Camry problems

Owners have filed 301 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Camry with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.

Power train is the most-reported area (16% of component mentions), followed by air bags (9%) and vehicle speed control (9%).

Spread over its time on sale, that is 21 complaints a year: fewer than the 2012 (43 a year) and the 2014 (37 a year).

That ranks 12th of 17 Toyota Camry model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.

Of the 301, 46 mention a crash, 1 a fire and 22 an injury.

Power train67 (16%)Unknown or other48 (12%)Air bags38 (9%)Vehicle speed control38 (9%)Electrical system32 (8%)Steering32 (8%)Structure29 (7%)Engine27 (7%)
Component mentions in NHTSA owner complaints (one complaint can name several components)
NHTSA complaints by component
ComponentMentionsShare
Power train6716%
Unknown or other4812%
Air bags389%
Vehicle speed control389%
Electrical system328%
Steering328%
Structure297%
Engine277%
Service brakes277%
Seat belts123%
Fuel/propulsion system92%
Suspension72%
Visibility61%
Visibility/wiper61%
Electronic stability control (esc)51%
Wheels51%
Engine and engine cooling4<1%
Equipment4<1%
Exterior lighting4<1%
Gasoline fuel system4<1%
Seats4<1%
Tires2<1%
Latches/locks/linkages1<1%
Traction control system1<1%

What owners told NHTSA

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the battery four times within 8 years, and the water pump and the alternator had been replaced within 18 months. …
Owner report to NHTSA (unverified), March 2026 · Power train · complaint 11726672
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. …
Owner report to NHTSA (unverified), November 2020 · Air bags · complaint 11376433
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. …
Owner report to NHTSA (unverified), June 2024 · Vehicle speed control · complaint 11593398

2013 Toyota Camry recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Camry.

The most recent, campaign 13V442000 from October 2013, concerns equipment, air bags and electrical system.

Is a recall still open on your car? This list covers every 2013 Toyota Camry. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls still need a repair on your car.
Recall campaigns (details on nhtsa.gov and the model overview)
CampaignReportedComponentCamry years covered
13V442000October 17, 2013Equipment, Air bags, Electrical system2012–2013
13V505000October 17, 2013Visibility2013–2014

Safety ratings

NHTSA crash-tested 1 version of the 2013 Toyota Camry; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRollover
4-door FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Frontal crash test of the 4-door FWD version of the 2013 Toyota Camry at NHTSA
Frontal test · 4-door FWD
Side crash test of the 4-door FWD version of the 2013 Toyota Camry at NHTSA
Side barrier test · 4-door FWD

Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.

Compared with other years

Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Toyota Camrys can be compared fairly. Among other 2013 models in the EPA's midsize cars class, the 2013 Ford Fusion (29 mpg), 2013 Kia Optima (27 mpg) and 2013 Chevy Malibu (26 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.

Toyota Camry, 2010–2016 (EPA and NHTSA)
YearBest mpgComplaintsPer year on saleRecalls
201034614369
201133624395
201240645432
201340301212
201440480373
201540286241
201640189173

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Camry a good car?

We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2013 Toyota Camry has 21 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (12th most of 17 model years), 2 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 40 mpg combined from the EPA.

What are common 2013 Camry problems?

The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (67), air bags (38) and vehicle speed control (38). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many recalls does the 2013 Camry have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Camry get?

The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 25–28 mpg combined (21–25 city, 30–34 highway). The hybrid versions reach up to 40 mpg combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Camry per year?

About $2,330 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,610 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).