2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 21 Camry Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (53 complaints, 45%), typically at around 86,500 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 118owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | 53 | 45% | 86,500 | “check vsc” (34%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 16% | 59,247 | — | — |
| Structure | 16 | 14% | 73,790 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 13% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 9% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 8% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7% | 81,745 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% | 82,829 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | 133,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 95,555 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 59,790 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 55,790 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 32,630 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 32,630 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 56,020 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Seats; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: 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 Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Brake Actuator malfunction (PE14001) — opened Jan 23, 2014, closed Aug 22, 2014.
- Power Window Master Switch Fire (EA12006) — opened Jun 14, 2012, closed Feb 12, 2013, led to recall 12V491000.
- Power Window Master Switch Fire (PE12002) — opened Feb 6, 2012, closed Jun 14, 2012.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contactâs wife stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the VSC and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with needing the brake master cylinder replaced. The vehicle was not repaired…
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, she smelled a burning odor and she saw smoke in the vehicle. The contact stated she also felt heat on her back. The contact stated as she continued to drive, the seat became increasingly warmer. There were no…
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not immediately stop, causing the stopping distance to become extended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry hybrid. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the abs, vsc, and check brake system warning lights illuminated and the vehicle would not immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local…
My dashboard is melting, since it is melting it is causing the dashboard to be really shiney, which is causing a huge reflection on my windshield, which is making it hard to see out. The dashboard is also really sticky from melting, and im also concerned about the airbags because of this.
Other Toyota Camry Hybrid years
← 2008 Camry Hybrid · 2010 Camry Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Camry Hybrid | 141 | 3 |
| 2025 Camry Hybrid | 169 | 6 |
| 2024 Camry Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Camry Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Camry Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 Camry Hybrid | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 Camry Hybrid | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 Camry Hybrid | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 Camry Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Camry Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Camry Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 Camry Hybrid | 25 | 1 |
| 2013 Camry Hybrid | 27 | 1 |
| 2012 Camry Hybrid | 55 | 1 |
| 2011 Camry Hybrid | 23 | 2 |
| 2010 Camry Hybrid | 10 | 2 |
| 2009 | 118 | 4 |
| 2008 Camry Hybrid | 162 | 2 |
| 2007 Camry Hybrid | 602 | 3 |
| 2006 Camry Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, vehicle speed control, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry Hybrid model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.