2022 Toyota Camry Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 62 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Camry years
Far fewer complaints than other years 29th of 30 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Camry. That ranks 29th out of 30 Camry model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (10 complaints, 16%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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A 2025 Toyota Camry LE at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2025.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Toyota Camry problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags10 · ~41,000 mi
Electrical System9
Unknown or Other8
Forward Collision Avoidance7 · ~10,000 mi
Service Brakes7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Engine6 · ~93,000 mi
Power Train6 · ~120,000 mi
Visibility/wiper5
Steering4
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1016%41,000——
Electrical System915%———
Unknown or Other813%———
Forward Collision Avoidance711%10,000——
Service Brakes711%———
Vehicle Speed Control711%———
Engine610%93,000——
Power Train610%120,000——
Visibility/wiper58%———
Steering46%———
Structure46%23,551——
Exterior Lighting35%638——
Lane Departure35%———
Latches/locks/linkages35%———
Back Over Prevention23%———
Seat Belts23%———
Tires23%———
Visibility23%23,551——
Fuel/propulsion System12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 17 complaints
2021: 1202112022: 9202292023: 152023152024: 7202472025: 132025132026: 17202617

n = 62 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Toyota Camry recalls (1)

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Air bags:sensor:occupant classificationDec 20, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V865000 · 999,901 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Was driving at night going around a curve when the car jerked left sending vehicle into a spin. Hit bridge guard rail and car is a total loss. Toyota has a known issue with this LDA system in this condition. This is very dangerous system that Toyota needs to improve function.

Steering · received Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769023

Check engine light

Electrical System · received Sep 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766859

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the message "Engine Maintenance Required" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was associated with Customer Satisfaction Program: 24TE04; however, the vehicle was not included in the…

Engine · received Sep 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763731

Transmission Shutter/ hard shifting/ and whining

Power Train · received Aug 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760602

Multiple door actuator locks are faulty and broken, conveniently just out of warranty. The first right passenger door lock broke/faulty in October 2025, leading me to discover a class action lawsuit was filed against Toyota for faulty actuators. This can be found here: [XXX]. This faulty door lock…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753360

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Camry?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 10 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Toyota Camry?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Toyota Camry a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry model years, the 2022 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.