Toyota Camry Hybrid Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 571 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Toyota Camry Hybrid across 15 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (391). The words owners use most often: “check vsc” (36% of reports).
- 571service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 39mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%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 204 of 571 complaints (36%)
- Brake actuator: mentioned in 74 of 571 complaints (13%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 44 of 571 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the Toyota Camry Hybrid at $4,050, and half of them between $2,800 and $4,500.
Based on 69 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 509 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 571 complaints, 39 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 10 an injury.
Toyota Camry Hybrid service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Camry Hybrid | 6 | 4% | — |
| 2025 Camry Hybrid | 11 | 7% | 7,100 |
| 2018 Camry Hybrid | 11 | 39% | 750 |
| 2017 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 20% | 8,400 |
| 2016 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 20% | 29,000 |
| 2015 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 7% | 63,000 |
| 2014 Camry Hybrid | 7 | 28% | 24,450 |
| 2013 Camry Hybrid | 7 | 26% | 27,600 |
| 2012 Camry Hybrid | 9 | 16% | 33,500 |
| 2011 Camry Hybrid | 6 | 26% | 50,135 |
| 2010 Camry Hybrid | 5 | 50% | 85,675 |
| 2009 Camry Hybrid | 53 | 45% | 86,500 |
| 2008 Camry Hybrid | 61 | 38% | 97,000 |
| 2007 Camry Hybrid | 391 | 65% | 102,000 |
| 2006 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 50% | 166,079 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the Toyota Camry Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
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…
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned and is it available for inspection upon request? Component/System: Brake-by-wire hydraulic fluid loop, master cylinder assembly, or stroke simulator system on a 2026 Lexus RX 350h (VIN: [XXX]; 2,450 miles). Cash-purchased new in XXX. Weak…
In an emergency stop on dry pavement, my braked did not operate in a straight line. The vehicle swerved. My statement is attached as Page 4 to an uploaded form supplied by the dealership abbreviated as "UB Interview Guide". You have my permission to inspect the vehicle which is in the possession of…
Un-Intended Accelerations, the accelerator pedals either stocked, jammed in the Carpet, Triggered Un-Intended Acceleration due to Safety Use cases not designed correctly Once Triggered the un-intended acceleration the brake system is not working â¢Make: Toyota â¢Model: Camry â¢Year: 2026 â¢VIN…
The vehicle has encountered repeated hybrid system and battery-related issues. Symptoms have included stalling, sudden loss of power, hybrid warning messages, charging/battery malfunction warnings, electrical system irregularities, and unsafe driving behavior. The exact root cause is currently…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camry Hybrids have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 571 owner complaints about service brakes 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 service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,050 (half paid between $2,800 and $4,500), from 69 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “check vsc”, in 204 of 571 complaints, followed by “brake actuator” (74).
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