Toyota Camry 1996–2026
Summary
- 31 model years in 7 generations, 18,516 owner complaints in total.
- Within their own generation, 2002, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2018 drew the most complaints in the first three years.
- 2001, 2006, 2011, 2017 and 2020 drew the fewest complaints of their generation over the same span.
- These are complaint counts, not failure rates: they are not divided by how many cars were sold, because no public source reports U.S. sales by model year.
- Half of the complaints that give a mileage were filed by 51,000 miles (11,621 of them give one).
- Owners reported 2,898 crashes, 365 fires, 1,986 injuries and 72 deaths across these model years.
- 67 recalls and 14 federal investigations cover these model years; 1 investigation is still open.
1996–1996
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Fewer than three years of this generation are comparable, so no year is named.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 1996 | 417 | 156 | Engine | |
1997–2001
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 198.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 1997 | 557 | 235 | Brakes | |
| 1998 | 601 | 276 | Brakes | |
| 1999 | 585 | 198 | Engine | |
| 2000 | 520 | 183 | Accelerator & Cruise Control | |
| 2001 | 325 | 105 | Engine | fewest complaints |
Brakes is the largest group in 2 of the 5 compared years.
2002–2006
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 270.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 2002 | 1,013 | 409 | Accelerator & Cruise Control | most complaints |
| 2003 | 806 | 271 | Accelerator & Cruise Control | |
| 2004 | 799 | 270 | Accelerator & Cruise Control | |
| 2005 | 813 | 186 | Accelerator & Cruise Control | |
| 2006 | 435 | 91 | Accelerator & Cruise Control | fewest complaints |
Accelerator & Cruise Control is the largest group in 5 of the 5 compared years.
2007–2011
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 275.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 2007 | 3,616 | 548 | Brakes | most complaints |
| 2008 | 1,178 | 223 | Windows, Wipers & Visibility | |
| 2009 | 1,413 | 427 | Accelerator & Cruise Control | most complaints |
| 2010 | 614 | 275 | Accelerator & Cruise Control | |
| 2011 | 625 | 154 | Windows, Wipers & Visibility | fewest complaints |
Windows, Wipers & Visibility is the largest group in 2 of the 5 compared years.
2012–2017
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 104.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 2012 | 645 | 216 | Powertrain | most complaints |
| 2013 | 301 | 124 | Powertrain | |
| 2014 | 480 | 161 | Powertrain | most complaints |
| 2015 | 286 | 84 | Steering | |
| 2016 | 189 | 81 | Airbags | |
| 2017 | 153 | 69 | Electrical System | fewest complaints |
Powertrain is the largest group in 3 of the 6 compared years.
2018–2024
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 186.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 2018 | 782 | 331 | Powertrain | most complaints |
| 2019 | 411 | 186 | Powertrain | |
| 2020 | 284 | 101 | Electrical System | fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 166 | 43 | Airbags | not compared |
| 2022 | 65 | 34 | Driver Assistance | not compared |
| 2023 | 66 | 44 | Driver Assistance | not compared |
| 2024 | 52 | 52 | Body & Structure | not compared |
Powertrain is the largest group in 2 of the 3 compared years.
2025–2026
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Fewer than three years of this generation are comparable, so no year is named.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|
| 2025 | 174 | 174 | Body & Structure | not compared |
| 2026 | 145 | 145 | Fuel & Propulsion | not compared |
Every model year
A model year gets its own page when four sources cover it, it holds at least 50 complaints, and it either compares with the other years of its generation or shows one system in 40% or more of the complaints that name a component. The rest are listed here with their figures.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Bulletins | Combined MPG | Page |
|---|
| 1996 | 417 | 7 | 2 | 53 | 21–23 | listed here |
| 1997 | 557 | 4 | 3 | 130 | 19–23 | yes |
| 1998 | 601 | 3 | 2 | 130 | 20–24 | yes |
| 1999 | 585 | 4 | 2 | 203 | 20–24 | yes |
| 2000 | 520 | 5 | 2 | 224 | 19–24 | yes |
| 2001 | 325 | 5 | 1 | 235 | 19–24 | yes |
| 2002 | 1,013 | 4 | 4 | 301 | 19–24 | yes |
| 2003 | 806 | 1 | 3 | 258 | 19–24 | yes |
| 2004 | 799 | 3 | 2 | 347 | 21–24 | yes |
| 2005 | 813 | 5 | 2 | 328 | 21–25 | yes |
| 2006 | 435 | 5 | 1 | 355 | 21–25 | yes |
| 2007 | 3,616 | 11 | 5 | 852 | 21–34 | yes |
| 2008 | 1,178 | 8 | 5 | 918 | 21–34 | yes |
| 2009 | 1,413 | 10 | 4 | 769 | 23–34 | yes |
| 2010 | 614 | 9 | 2 | 692 | 23–34 | yes |
| 2011 | 625 | 5 | 2 | 679 | 23–33 | yes |
| 2012 | 645 | 2 | 3 | 812 | 24–40 | yes |
| 2013 | 301 | 2 | 3 | 790 | 25–40 | yes |
| 2014 | 480 | 3 | 2 | 774 | 25–40 | yes |
| 2015 | 286 | 1 | 1 | 561 | 25–40 | yes |
| 2016 | 189 | 3 | 1 | 455 | 25–40 | yes |
| 2017 | 153 | 3 | 1 | 359 | 24–40 | yes |
| 2018 | 782 | 8 | 1 | 546 | 26–52 | yes |
| 2019 | 411 | 7 | 1 | 379 | 26–52 | yes |
| 2020 | 284 | 3 | 1 | 400 | 25–52 | yes |
| 2021 | 166 | 1 | 1 | 311 | 25–52 | yes |
| 2022 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 252 | 25–52 | listed here |
| 2023 | 66 | 2 | 0 | 202 | 25–52 | listed here |
| 2024 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 75 | 25–52 | listed here |
| 2025 | 174 | 6 | 0 | 73 | 44–51 | listed here |
| 2026 | 145 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 43–51 | listed here |
What owners report across all years
| System | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|
| Accelerator & Cruise Control | 3,412 | 20% | 35,400 mi |
| Engine | 2,696 | 15% | 76,520 mi |
| Brakes | 2,694 | 15% | 67,000 mi |
| Powertrain | 1,733 | 10% | 27,000 mi |
| Airbags | 1,678 | 10% | 59,617 mi |
Shares are over complaints that name a component; a complaint naming several systems is counted under each.
Accelerator & Cruise Control
Owner report While driving with cruise control engaged, came up behind a truck going slower than I was so pressed the minus (-) on the steering wheel to lower the speed. Usually what happens is the speed will drop 1 MPH for each press. This time (and this is the first time I've seen this happen) instead of slowing down, the car s…
Owner report I have experienced on multiple occasions a delay or lack of immediate power when pressing the gas pedal from a complete stop. I have almost caused an accident because of this delayed acceleration when I’m trying to turn or merge into traffic. The car seems to do it randomly so there’s no telling when it’s going to actu…
Engine
Owner report This vehicle is experiencing the same problems since 2022 despite multiple attempts to have the vehicle repaired. The fuel pump was part of the recall and it was replaced in 2020. When these problems started in 2022, I was told they need the codes to figure out what’s going on but yet they still couldn’t give me an ans…
Owner report I own a 2019 Toyota Camry SE, 4-door automatic transmission, with approximately 59,500 miles. On October 20, 2026, while driving on a roadway with multiple traffic lights, I stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, I pressed the accelerator, and the vehicle made a loud noise but would barely move and accele…
Brakes
Owner report Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2018 Toyota Camry On October 26, 2026, the driver was operating a 2018 Toyota Camry on a public roadway at approximately 45 mph when the vehicle unexpectedly activated its automatic emergency braking system. The dashboard displayed a “BRAKE!” warning, immediately followed by extremely force…
Owner report Sudden Unintended Acceleration: I had been out doing errands in the morning. I returned home, pulling up in front of my townhouse which is on a cul de sac. After gently coming to a stop, I planned to back up just a bit to park my car along the curb. (I did not have my foot on the accelerator, as the car normally goes g…
Largest recalls
| Campaign | Component | Filed | Vehicles |
|---|
| 09V388000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2009-10-05 | 4,445,056 |
| 12V491000 | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2012-10-10 | 2,519,424 |
| 10V017000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2010-01-21 | 2,230,661 |
| 20V012000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2020-01-13 | 1,830,752 |
| 15V689000 | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2015-10-22 | 1,814,284 |
Whether a recall has been done on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Open investigations
| Action | Component | Opened | Subject |
|---|
| DP23005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2023-11-22 | Brake Actuator Valve Wear |
Service bulletins
Toyota issued 12,496 service bulletins covering these model years, most often about equipment.
A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so a bulletin listed here may not be specific to one year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.
| Date | Component | Summary |
|---|
| 2026-09-25 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the back of the front seat(s) may present a popping/clicking noise while sitting in the seat. This condition can occur on either or both the front driver and… |
| 2026-09-23 | WHEELS | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED-SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TD03 APPEARANCE PACKAGE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT WHEELS CERTAIN 2025 MODEL YEAR CAMRY HV |
| 2026-09-23 | WHEELS | Certain subject vehicles sold with the available “Appearance Package” were inadvertently equipped with genuine 18-inch or 19-inch wheels rather than the Dark Grey Metallic 19-inch wheels intended for this package. |
| 2026-09-16 | ENGINE | Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0A1B94 (Drive Motor A Control Module Unexpected Operation) stored. The logic in the Motor Generator Control ECU has been modifi… |
| 2026-09-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Please do not disassemble or make any repairs. Request: - Save Health Check, then Clear DTC - Test drive to see if the DTC is easy to duplicate or not - Create a TAS case and contact TAS for special instructions If it is a weekend or holid… |
| 2026-08-20 | ENGINE | This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. |
| 2026-08-20 | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26. |
| 2026-08-11 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. This issue will not trigger the M.I.L. (Malfunction Indica… |
| 2026-08-11 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMISSION NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL 26TF01 Certain 2018 – 2024 Model Year Camry HV and 2019-2022 Avalon HV Fuel Cap Negative Pressure Valve & Fuel Filler Dust Intrusion |
| 2026-07-02 | SUSPENSION | Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid SE and XSE vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the cushion of rear suspension member when turning or driving on an uneven road |
How to read this page
Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more after news coverage or a recall. That is why years are compared only with other years of the same generation, over the same span, and never with other models.
Sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications (data as of 2026-10-28).
- U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov: engines and fuel economy.
This page summarises public records; it is not a mechanical inspection.