Toyota Camry Hybrid years to avoid (and the best years)
351 NHTSA owner complaints and 12 recalls across 9 model years, 2010 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 351complaints
- 12recalls
- 49reported crashes
- 1reported fires
- 40reported injuries
Which Toyota Camry Hybrid years should you avoid?
No Toyota Camry Hybrid model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Toyota Camry Hybrid year has 25 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2025 (157) and 2012 (55).
What are the best Toyota Camry Hybrid years?
The Toyota Camry Hybrid years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2010 (10), 2019 (11) and 2015 (15). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157 | 6.3× | 6 | 15 | 10 | Some concerns to check | Body and structure |
| 2019 | 11 | 0.4× | 2 | 3 | 4 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2018 | 28 | 1.1× | 0 | 2 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2015 | 15 | 0.6× | 0 | 2 | 3 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2014 | 25 | 1.0× | 1 | 7 | 5 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2013 | 27 | 1.1× | 1 | 4 | 2 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2012 | 55 | 2.2× | 1 | 11 | 15 | Some concerns to check | Brakes |
| 2011 | 23 | 0.9× | 2 | 4 | 1 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2010 | 10 | 0.4× | 2 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 190 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Structure & body49 (26%)
- Electrical & infotainment34 (18%)
- Other systems32 (17%)
- Engine & powertrain25 (13%)
- Brakes25 (13%)
Recalls (12)
Exterior lighting · 26V511000 · Aug 2026 · model year 2025
An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Safety · 25V869000 · Dec 2025 · model year 2025
Incomplete contact can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose bolt can cause an electrical short while the vehicle is powered on, increasing the risk of a fire.
Safety · 25V744000 · Oct 2025 · model year 2025
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 25V595000 · Sep 2025 · model year 2025
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Seat belts · 25V059000 · Feb 2025 · model year 2025
A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Safety · 24V548000 · Jul 2024 · model year 2025
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V244000 · Mar 2019 · model year 2019
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 19V097000 · Feb 2019 · model year 2019
The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Body & glass · 13V505000 · Oct 2013 · model years 2013, 2014
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 13V123000 · Apr 2013 · model year 2011
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Airbags · 13V014000 · Jan 2013 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
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.
Safety · 09V388000 · Oct 2009 · model year 2010
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.