Toyota Camry reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 4,877 complaints about the Toyota Camry with NHTSA since 2010, most often about transmission and drivetrain and other or unspecified. Toyota has filed 23 warranty extensions and 20 service campaigns for it, and there are 32 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Toyota Camry? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Camry a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 4,877
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 23
- Filed by Toyota
- Service campaigns
- 20
- Filed by Toyota
- Safety recalls
- 32
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Camry with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51 | Body and structure (22%) | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 64 | Other or unspecified (28%) | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 62 | Airbags (16%) | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | 157 | Airbags (50%) | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 274 | Electrical system (24%) | 3 | 7 |
| 2019 | 397 | Transmission and drivetrain (28%) | 6 | 5 |
| 2018 | 747 | Transmission and drivetrain (27%) | 8 | 12 |
| 2017 | 148 | Other or unspecified (21%) | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 | 184 | Other or unspecified (18%) | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 | 271 | Steering (39%) | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | 455 | Transmission and drivetrain (28%) | 3 | 9 |
| 2013 | 274 | Transmission and drivetrain (24%) | 2 | 11 |
| 2012 | 589 | Transmission and drivetrain (24%) | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 | 600 | Other or unspecified (20%) | 5 | 18 |
| 2010 | 604 | Cruise control and speed control (28%) | 8 | 18 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Camry model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Toyota
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Toyota filed with NHTSA for the Camry, in its own words. A warranty extension means Toyota pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionDec 2024· Engine· model years 2018–2021
This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak on Certain 2019-2021 Avalon & Avalon HV, 2018-2021 Camry & Camry HV, Certain 2020-2021 Corolla, Certain 2019-2021 Corolla HB, 2020-2021 Highlander, Certain 2019-2021 RAV4 & RAV4 HV,…
- Warranty extensionFeb 2023· Brakes· model years 2018–2020
On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court.
- Warranty extensionFeb 2023· Brakes· model years 2019–2020
On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court.
- Warranty extensionNov 2022· Body and structure· model years 2010–2017
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint
- Warranty extensionMar 2022· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 3.24.2022
- Warranty extensionFeb 2020· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2017
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Customer Support Program ZKG Phase 2 ? Customer Renotification and Repair Phase Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint
- Warranty extensionDec 2019· Body and structure· model years 2010–2017
Dealer Daily Message: ***Phase 2 ? Customer Renotification and Repair Phase*** Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Airbags· model years 2010–2011
June 22, 2018 A correction was made to the coverage parameters.
- Warranty extensionMay 2018· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2011
Customer Support Program Bulletin: Toyota has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity, may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) in some of the subject vehicles to become cracked and/or sticky over…
- Warranty extensionNov 2017· Mobility equipment· model years 2010–2011
Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
- Warranty extensionNov 2017· Engine· model years 2010–2011
Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
- Warranty extensionMar 2017· Electrical system· model years 2011–2013
Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-01: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power moon roof, power sliding doors or power hatch are inoperative from the overhead console switches or require excessive pressure on the overhead console switches to operate.
- Warranty extensionJun 2016· Seats· model years 2013–2014
This communication is informing vehicle owners of a warranty enhancement program initiated by gulf states toyota, inc.
- Warranty extensionMay 2016· Seats· model years 2013–2014
This communication is informing dealer principals, general managers, service managers & parts managers of a warranty enhancement program initiated by gulf states toyota, inc.
- Warranty extensionDec 2015· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2011
Wpb: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
- Warranty extensionDec 2015· Electrical system· model years 2010–2011
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
- Warranty extensionDec 2015· Electrical system· model years 2010–2011
WPB: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
- Warranty extensionSep 2015· Engine· model years 2010–2011
Wpb: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of warranty enhancement program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
- Warranty extensionApr 2015· Engine and cooling· model years 2010–2011
As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is preparing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007 - 2009 Camry, Certain 2007 - 2011 Camry…
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Electrical system· model years 2010–2011
Electronic Communication: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program.
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2011
Warranty enhancement program.
- Warranty extensionOct 2014· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2012–2014
Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for repairs related a U760E Torque Converter Shudder.
- Warranty extensionJun 2014· Brakes· model years 2010–2011
Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly or overly sensitive monitoring…
- Service campaignJun 2025· Electrical system· model years 2013–2024
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
- Service campaignOct 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2023
The subject vehicles were delivered with only one (1) Smart Key on select models since October 2022 due to a global semiconductor shortage impacting certain microchips. The affected vehicles were delivered with one (1) Smart Key and a second mechanical key.
- Service campaignJun 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2022
Safety Recall and Service Campaign completion is an important part of our commitment to customer satisfaction of Toyota products.
- Service campaignJun 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2022
Toyota plans to conduct Safety Recall and Service Campaign follow-up notifications to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall and/or Service Campaign repairs completed
- Service campaignAug 2022· Engine and cooling· model years 2022
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22TC05 Crankcase Case Vent
- Service campaignMar 2021· Airbags· model years 2010–2021
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- Service campaignFeb 2020· Equipment and accessories· model years 2020
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Camry model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Transmission and drivetrain854 (18%)
- Other or unspecified752 (15%)
- Cruise control and speed control568 (12%)
- Engine548 (11%)
- Airbags520 (11%)
- Electrical system408 (8%)
- Brakes315 (6%)
- Steering294 (6%)
Safety recalls
32 recalls cover at least one Camry model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets.
A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS…
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag and knee air bag, in the event of a crash.
The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.
The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.
During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.
These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.
The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
And 17 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA's own page for the 2024 Toyota Camry has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Toyota Camry reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 4,877 owner complaints, 23 warranty extensions and 20 service campaigns Toyota filed, and 32 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2018 (747), 2010 (604), 2011 (600). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Toyota Camry?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name transmission and drivetrain (18%), other or unspecified (15%), cruise control and speed control (12%). Toyota has filed 23 warranty extensions covering the Camry, listed on this page.
Which Camry model years have the most complaints?
2018 (747), 2010 (604), 2011 (600). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Camry with each other rather than with other models.
Has Toyota extended the warranty on the Camry?
Yes: engine (model years 2018–2021); brakes (model years 2018–2020); brakes (model years 2019–2020), and 20 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Camry?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 32 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.