Problems · by component
2013 Toyota Camry service brakes problems
27 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Camry cite service brakes, 9% of all 301 complaints for this model year.
Complaints
27
9% of all complaints
Crashes
12
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
3
Reported by owners
What owners say about the service brakes
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“Vehicle brake assist hold was engaged, foot still depressed on the pedal. The car released the brake hold and starting rolling at 5 mph even with my foot still on the brake. I had to let off the brake pedal and slam back on it and the car didn't stop in time and still hit the car in front of me. Very light impact but as a result led to the whole front of the car being out of shape (bumper, grille, headlights). Was aware of its deactivation but was not aware that the force of the brake pedal does not override the auto hold assist when the assist is deactivated.”
“When starting the car in low temperatures, approximately less than 30 degrees Fahrenheit, the ABS, VSC, and BRAKE warning lights remain on after starting. subsequent reading with an OBD reader indicates a C1246 trouble code. Operation of the vehicle without working ABS and VSC systems makes the vehicle inherently less safe and stable. I experienced several episodes of poor braking and skidding when driving in snow or rain before the problem was successfully diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle was serviced by Orland Toyota several times before the problem was able to be reproduced and repaired. A complete replacement of the ABS controller was required.”
“EVER SINCE I'VE HAD MY CAR IF IT'S RAINING OR SNOWING OR EVEN IF I'M TRYING TO BRAKE GOING OVER A PAINTED LINE OR RAILROAD TRACK MY TRACTION LIGHT WILL COME ON & THE CAR WILL SLIDE. I'VE ALWAYS HAD GOOD TIRES ON THE CAR SO THAT'S NOT THE ISSUE. I WAS TOLD IF THE TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON THE CAR IS DOING IT'S JOB. I'M NO DUMMY. I'VE BEEN DRIVING OVER 20 YRS OF MY LIFE & NEVER HAD A CAR DO THAT BEFORE EVEN WITH BAD TIRES.”
“AS I WAS TURNING ONTO ANOTHER STREET ALL MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS LITE UP AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK POSITION AND CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND THEN JOLTED AND CAME TO A STOP.”
“I WAS APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WAS TRYING TO USE MY BRAKES WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF TE BRAKES PEDAL.MY FOOT PUSHED THE BRAKES PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE BRAKES PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL IS ONLY 2.5 INCH. THE BRAKES BOOSTER PUSHED THE BRAKES PEDAL DOWN TO THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE GAS PEDAL.”
“I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WITH A LIGHT POLE NO CAUGHT OF MINE E THE FRONT END OF MY CAR SMASHED IN AND MY AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY A D WHEN MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR ACCELERATED WITH THE GAS WITH OUT ME HITTING IT.”
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.