Toyota Camry Reliability by Year
Best & Worst Years, Problems & Recalls — NHTSA Data
Comparing used Toyota Camry options? We analyzed 10 model years (2017–2026) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Toyota Camry has 2,003 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls across model years 2017–2026. The most reported issue area is POWER TRAIN. 2018 drew the most complaints; 2024 drew the fewest.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Camry
- Model years analyzed
- 2017–2026 (10 years)
- Total NHTSA complaints
- 2,003
- Safety recall campaigns
- 27
- Crash-related complaints
- 174
- Fire-related complaints
- 16
- Worst model year (by complaints)
- 2018 (721 complaints)
- Best model year (fewest complaints)
- 2024 (44 complaints)
- Top reported issue area
- POWER TRAIN
- Reliability signal
- Poor
Toyota Camry: Which Years to Avoid & Which to Buy
Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used — lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.
These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.
These years have the fewest owner complaints on record — lower risk starting points.
⭐ NHTSA NCAP Crash Test Ratings
New Car Assessment ProgramNCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
PoorThe TOYOTA CAMRY has 2,003 NHTSA complaints and 27 recalls on record. 174 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- 2,003 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 27 federal recall campaigns
- 174 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.
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🔔 NHTSA Safety Recalls
27 recalls foundSafety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.
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Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2017–2026. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.
🔧 Most-Reported Problem Areas
Based on component keywords extracted from all 2,003 NHTSA complaints.
📋 NHTSA Complaint Reports
2,003 totalThese are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.
Transmission (UB80E) 2023 Toyota Camry; when pushing on the gas pedal there is a whining/whistling sound: vehicle shutters and all at once takes off like an airplane; gear shifting is not right. Inspected 0n 6/8/2026 by Toyota Dealer - noise coming from the transmission due to the final drive going out. No DTC's present at this time.
Electrical light the car didn't want to start even the battery is good No risk to other maybe if I stay stuck in the middle of no where I have not taking the car to no one No one has inspected Yes they were light on the dashboard
Vehicle started to leak gasoline from the tank filler cap while parked in garage with a full tank of gas. Created a highly flammable/explosive environment. Gas tank was not “topped off” when filled. This has been occurring for the last 2 months. No apparent damaged of defects noted with filler cap. There are no fuel/engine error codes. Vehicle operates normally.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a abnormal loud sound. The front passenger's wheel detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrolable. The contact's vehicle crashed into a highway devider and a concrete wall. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned a total loss. The contact was tranported to the local medical center. The contact sustained injuries to the top of back, the mid section of the bak and the lower section of the back. In addition, the contact had continued therapy for over a year. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while stopped on several occasions, the vehicle suddenly accelerated inadvertently to approximately 6000 RPM. The contact stated the the failure lasted for approximately 15 seconds and came down to normal RPMs. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not able to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximal 10,000.
We bought our 2023 Camry brand new off the lot and had no idea until the first rainstorm we were in that there was an issue with the wiper motor. Anytime there is moderate to hard rainfall and we turn the wipers on high they run at a low speed causing poor to no visibility. We have to pull over every time wait out the rain. We’ve mentioned our concern many times to the dealership where we have our Toyotas serviced and they just tell us they don’t see a recall for this problem. This is incredibly dangerous and hazardous and it needs to be fixed - we just don’t know how to go about it at this point.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions; however, the cause of the failure was not determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied a buyback request. The contact expressed concerns that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the fuel leak. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while she was driving at approximately 75 MPH, another vehicle had rear-ended the passenger side rear bumper at approximately 80 MPH while her two kids were occupying the 2nd row seats. The contact mentioned that the other vehicle was performing car racing on the freeway, which was the reason why the impact was at high speed. No warning lights illuminated. The Air Bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sought medical attention for left arm, neck, and hip pain. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road, whereupon further inspection, the rear passenger tire was damaged during the impact. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard, where it remains for further investigation. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
I am filing a complaint regarding my 2023 Toyota Camry with 23,375 miles. The vehicle has been diagnosed with an infotainment system failure that presents identical symptoms to an active recall affecting similar vehicles. Toyota has confirmed my VIN is not included in the recall campaign, despite the failure matching the recall description. The dealership has documented the defect, and Toyota approved only 50% goodwill assistance. The system malfunction affects core vehicle functions controlled through the infotainment interface, creating driver distraction and potential safety concerns. I am concerned that vehicles outside the current VIN range are experiencing the same defect and that the recall population may be too narrowly defined. I am requesting review of this issue to determine whether additional vehicles, including mine, should be included in the recall. I have attached the diagnostic invoice for the dealership to confirm no updates or repairs could be performed and a new infotainment system would be required at an out of pocket cost of 50% of $2277.87.
I came out to my vehicle and attempted to start it as usual and the EPB would not disengage and I had to have it towed to the dealer. They had to manually disengage it and told me I needed a new switch. I purchased the switch and that did not fix the problem, all of my warning lights have been on the vehicle ever since due to error code "PARK BRAKE MALFUNCTION" i cannot use my parking brake and all of my other ADAS safety features are disabled as a result of this, ABS light, PCS, including Cruise Control, Lane Departure, etc are ALL disabled due to this EPB Malfunction.
I'm having problems with my paint. It is very fragile. If a mosquito hits it it chips. I took it to the dealership Flagstaff Findlay Toyota in Arizona. They completed an assessment. They said that someone did not put a clearcoat on the car. That is why the paint is defective. The only accident that the car has ever been in was by Findlay Flagstaff Toyota. They dropped my vehicle off the lift when doing an oil change. . The only accident that the car has ever been in was by Findlay Flagstaff Toyota. They dropped my vehicle off the lift when doing a oil change when it was brand new other than that my vehicle has never been in an accident.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with a transmission fault and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the transmission failure was caused by a failure with the valve body and pressure solenoid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 67,000.
2023 Camry xle hybrid.With a full tank of gas I parked call in basement garage to avoid getting snow on vechile.Then a few days latter garage smells like gas.i can smell gas by the gas door. Has happened several times.Took to dealership they said their are no errors showing up.I feel gas fumes in house is a safety concern.car is under warranty and they charged for checking.I see on line post where other people have had issues with gas fumes problems.
The infotainment screen will randomly turn off while driving. The entire screen goes completely black and sometimes stays that way for several minutes. Up to 13 minutes with no way to display GPS information.
After coming to a complete stop the throttle does not respond when it is time to move off. After pressing the gas pedal the car will not move forward and the motor does not respond as if it is getting any signal to move off. This happens intermittently and the dealership was not able to recreate after first reporting this issue. No warning indicators present the past 8 times this as occurred.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after a routine oil service, while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, the safety feature on the front camera failed to display or provide a clear warning as intended. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal mildew odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the front passenger’s side carpet was wet from rainwater coming from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The carpets were replaced. The cause of the failure was unknown. The contact indicated that the front windshield glass had cracked on several occasions, although no objects had struck the windshield. Additionally, the Lane Departure feature had become inoperable. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 8,000. The VIN was not available.
Was warming up and every sensor came on checked if I see any damage the car was normal
It say. On the. Dashboard. Front. Camara out of temperature range And. The. Crash car. Light. Turns on. And. Stay on until You drive. For 30 min. And then turns. Off I took the. Car to the. Dealer. They say never. Seen that happen Shows them a picture
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver’s side headlight lens had detached from the headlight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a detached driver’s front headlight lens. The contact was informed that the front driver’s headlight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure impaired the driver's visibility while driving. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had not been involved in a crash to cause the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Showing 20 of 2,003 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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📖 Understanding This Data
What is an NHTSA Complaint?
An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is — but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Toyota Camry has 2,003 complaints on record across 10 model years.
What is a Safety Recall?
A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Toyota Camry has 27 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.
What Are Crash Complaints?
Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 174 of the Toyota Camry's 2,003 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions — a key safety signal beyond general reliability.
How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?
The reliability verdict (Poor) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.
Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?
Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable — simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.
Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN
Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Toyota Camry vehicles on the road — not any specific car. Two Toyota Camry vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.
What Are NHTSA Investigations?
When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage — NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Toyota Camry has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.
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