2013 Toyota Camry: Unintended acceleration while braking
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Camry report: unintended acceleration while braking. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 44,200 miles.
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints for the 2013 Camry in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11695113 (filed 10/22/2025): “Replaced tranny…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11573236 (filed 02/21/2024): “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…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $25,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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