Toyota Camry Hybrid Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Toyota Camry Hybrid across 14 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “check vsc” (9% of reports).
- 117electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Check vsc: mentioned in 10 of 117 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 7 an injury.
Toyota Camry Hybrid electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Camry Hybrid | 13 | 9% | 32,250 |
| 2025 Camry Hybrid | 26 | 15% | 34,000 |
| 2019 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 9% | 17,500 |
| 2018 Camry Hybrid | 4 | 14% | 3,200 |
| 2017 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 20% | 8,400 |
| 2015 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 7% | 53,000 |
| 2014 Camry Hybrid | 4 | 16% | 38,000 |
| 2013 Camry Hybrid | 3 | 11% | 33,022 |
| 2012 Camry Hybrid | 6 | 11% | 36,000 |
| 2010 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 10% | 120,000 |
| 2009 Camry Hybrid | 8 | 7% | 81,745 |
| 2008 Camry Hybrid | 2 | 1% | 112,500 |
| 2007 Camry Hybrid | 46 | 8% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 50% | 97,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices; exterior lighting:lighting control module:software; exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch; electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Model years: 2025, 2026
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. The instrument cluster display may fail during vehicle startup, deactivating the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key reminder. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment," 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB16 and 26TA16.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Model years: 2025
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The 2025 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid suffered a catastrophic electronic brake-by-wire and computer network failure during a low-speed stop. The brake pedal went completely mushy, and the vehicle registered zero deceleration for a full second, causing a collision. Immediately after impact, the dashboard…
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) and 26V511000 (Exterior Lighting, Seat Belts, Electrical System); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the…
The vehicle has been undriveable since December. The recall is still active with no repair talks even available in August.
While driving my 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid at approximately 10 mph in a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated on its own without any input from me. I applied hard braking to bring the vehicle under control. No collision occurred. The specific component or system that failed is UNKNOWN â I…
The wireless charging system in the car makes my battery in my phone very hot. It is located in the center console area. This could cause a fire. I know I am not the only person to have this issue, as I have read it many times in forums on the car. There needs to be some external cooling of some…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camry Hybrids have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about electrical system for the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Camry Hybrid electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “check vsc”, in 10 of 117 complaints.
Other Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
See all Toyota Camry Hybrid problems.