Toyota Camry Reliability
Quick answer
The Toyota Camry has 0.84 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold across the 2015–2022 model years. In CarWhere's ranking of 18 sedans by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022, serious complaints weighted double and adjusted for vehicle age), the Camry places 1st: one of the lowest complaint rates in that group. Across model years 2008–2025, owners filed 7,898 complaints with NHTSA, most often about throttle response and the transmission, and NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns. CarWhere's year-by-year analysis flags 2008–2012 and 2018–2020 as years to avoid and rates 2016, 2017 and 2022 as better years. Model years 2024–2025 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
By CarWhere Research · Last reviewed 2026-11-10 · Source: NHTSA
0.84
Complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022)
7,898
NHTSA owner complaints (2008–2025)
45
Recall campaigns
8
Years to avoid
Most-reported Toyota Camry problems
NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2008–2025, by the component owners named, filed 2007–2026. A complaint can name more than one component. The last three columns count complaints that report a crash, a fire or an injury.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crash | Fire | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed control / throttle | 1,077 | 14% | 330 | 5 | 128 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 984 | 12% | 34 | 5 | 15 |
| Engine | 956 | 12% | 34 | 21 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 924 | 12% | 196 | 5 | 79 |
| Visibility / wipers | 833 | 11% | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Body structure | 816 | 10% | 84 | 10 | 45 |
| Air bags | 715 | 9% | 404 | 5 | 292 |
| Electrical system | 663 | 8% | 39 | 30 | 25 |
Of all 7,898 complaints, 950 (12%) report a crash, 81 (1%) a fire and 514 (7%) an injury.
For 2020-and-newer models (816 complaints), the most-reported areas are air bags (176), the electrical system (124), the engine (90), the transmission (70).
Toyota Camry complaints by model year
Where problems concentrate. Year flags come from CarWhere's years-to-avoid analysis, which compares each Camry model year with the model's other years. The full year-by-year verdicts are on the years-to-avoid page.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,178 | 8 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2009 | 1,413 | 10 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2010 | 614 | 9 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2011 | 625 | 5 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2012 | 646 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2013 | 301 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | — |
| 2014 | 480 | 3 | Powertrain / transmission | — |
| 2015 | 286 | 1 | Steering | — |
| 2016 | 189 | 3 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2017 | 153 | 3 | Electrical system | Better year |
| 2018 | 783 | 8 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2019 | 414 | 7 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2020 | 285 | 3 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2021 | 166 | 1 | Air bags | — |
| 2022 | 68 | 1 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2023 | 67 | 2 | Electrical system | — |
| 2024(new) | 53 | 1 | Body structure | — |
| 2025(new) | 177 | 6 | Body structure | — |
Raw counts are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, and older years have had longer to collect complaints. Years marked "new" have had less than three years on the road. — = not flagged either way.
Toyota Camry recalls
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns across Toyota Camry model years 2008–2025. The ones below cover the most model years (campaigns with a park advisory first). Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Model years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V432000Jun 15, 2023 | 2023 | Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 14V743000Nov 19, 2014 | 2008–2011 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander,… |
| 13V014000Jan 16, 2013 | 2009–2012 | Air bags — frontal / sensor/control module-inactive | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ… |
| 10V036000Feb 3, 2010 | 2008–2011 | Equipment — other / labels | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the… |
| 23V865000Dec 20, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Air bags — sensor / occupant classification | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250,… |
Best and worst Camry years
- Years to avoid: 2008–2012 and 2018–2020.
- Better years: 2016, 2017 and 2022.
- 2024–2025: too new to judge fully; complaint counts are still building.
Toyota Camry years to avoid: the verdict for every model year →
What to inspect on a used Toyota Camry
Based on the components owners report most. None of these replaces an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: check the VIN for open recalls; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records before you pay.
Check this exact car
Any Toyota Camry can be better or worse than the model's record. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
Toyota Camry reliability FAQ
Is the Toyota Camry reliable?
The Toyota Camry has 0.84 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold across the 2015–2022 model years. In CarWhere's ranking of 18 sedans by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022, serious complaints weighted double and adjusted for vehicle age), the Camry places 1st: one of the lowest complaint rates in that group. Across model years 2008–2025, owners filed 7,898 complaints with NHTSA, most often about throttle response and the transmission, and NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns. CarWhere's year-by-year analysis flags 2008–2012 and 2018–2020 as years to avoid and rates 2016, 2017 and 2022 as better years. Model years 2024–2025 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
What are the most common Toyota Camry problems?
In NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2008–2025, the most-reported areas are throttle response (1,077), the transmission (984), the engine (956) and the brakes (924). For 2020-and-newer models, the most-reported areas are air bags, the electrical system and the engine. One complaint can name more than one component, and complaints are unverified owner reports.
What years of the Toyota Camry should you avoid?
CarWhere's year-by-year analysis flags 2008–2012 and 2018–2020 as years to avoid and rates 2016, 2017 and 2022 as better years. Each model year is compared only with other Camry years: complaints are adjusted for time on the road, and serious ones (engine, transmission, brakes, steering, fuel system, or a reported crash, fire or injury) count double, with a smaller adjustment for recall campaigns.
How long does a Toyota Camry last?
In CarWhere's lifespan study, 4% of 40,885 used Camry listings in the US had passed 200,000 miles and 13.4% had passed 150,000. Among those 10+ years old, 14.3% are past 200,000 miles. Maintenance history matters more than the model average for any one car.
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns covering Toyota Camry model years 2008–2025. The one covering the most model years is 23V432000 (wheels, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How do I check a specific used Toyota Camry?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How we measure Camry reliability
- Complaints are every NHTSA owner complaint filed for the Toyota Camry, model years 2008–2025, across all the body-style and trim names NHTSA files them under, de-duplicated by complaint number. They are unverified owner reports.
- Complaints per 1,000 sold divides the 2,344 complaints for the 2015–2022 model years by 2,788,813 vehicles sold in the US in those calendar years (published sales figures), times 1,000.
- The sedans ranking uses the same complaints and sales, weights serious complaints double and adjusts for vehicle age, then compares 18 models. See the full ranking.
- Year flags compare each Camry model year only with other Camry years, so they say which years to prefer, not how the Camry compares with other models.
- This is federal complaint and recall data, not a survey and not comparable to Consumer Reports or J.D. Power ratings. It does not estimate repair costs.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints and NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-10; published U.S. sales figures; CarWhere years-to-avoid analysis.
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