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Vehicle recall 13V505000 · October 17, 2013

Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid and 3 more models

In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Consequence
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V505000
Reported to NHTSA
October 17, 2013
Filed by
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Owner notification
November 8, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
9,795
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Recall 13V505000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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