Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,418 owner complaints and 20 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Camry Hybrid, across 21 model years (2006–2026). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (602). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Toyota Camry Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Camry Hybrid year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2025, 2026. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Camry Hybrid: 602 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2025 Camry Hybrid: 169 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2008 Camry Hybrid: 162 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2023 Camry Hybrid: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2006 Camry Hybrid: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2022 Camry Hybrid: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Camry Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | 571 | 15 | 39 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 259 | 15 | 37 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 147 | 5 | 4 |
| Structure problems | 124 | 12 | 14 |
| Electrical System problems | 117 | 14 | 6 |
| Engine | 78 | 11 | 7 |
| Steering | 70 | 11 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 69 | 11 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 67 | 13 | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 | 10 | 6 |
| Power Train | 47 | 8 | 2 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 46 | 8 | 0 |
| Seats | 42 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 8 | 2 |
| Wheels | 24 | 9 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 | 2 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 10 | 2 |
| Suspension | 20 | 8 | 4 |
| Tires | 19 | 9 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 7 | 4 |
| Equipment | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Toyota Camry Hybrid problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2009: service brakes (53)
- 2008: service brakes (61)
- 2007: service brakes (391) · vehicle speed control (160) · electronic stability control (esc) (115)
All Toyota Camry Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Camry Hybrid | 141 | 3 | 5★ | Hybrid Propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2025 Camry Hybrid | 169 | 6 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2024 Camry Hybrid | 0 | 1 | 5★ | — | |
| 2023 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 2 | 5★ | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2022 Camry Hybrid | 2 | 1 | 5★ | Tires | |
| 2021 Camry Hybrid | 8 | 1 | 5★ | Air Bags | |
| 2020 Camry Hybrid | 9 | 2 | 5★ | Air Bags | |
| 2019 Camry Hybrid | 11 | 2 | 5★ | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Camry Hybrid | 28 | 0 | 5★ | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 Camry Hybrid | 5 | 1 | 5★ | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2016 Camry Hybrid | 5 | 1 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 Camry Hybrid | 15 | 0 | 5★ | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 Camry Hybrid | 25 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Camry Hybrid | 27 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 Camry Hybrid | 55 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Camry Hybrid | 23 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Camry Hybrid | 10 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Camry Hybrid | 118 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Camry Hybrid | 162 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Camry Hybrid | 602 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Camry Hybrid | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Camry Hybrid years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (602), 2008 (162), 2009 (118), 2012 (55), 2025 (169), 2026 (141) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Camry Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Service Brakes, with 571 complaints across 15 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
20 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.