Toyota Camry Hybrid Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Toyota Camry Hybrid model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2006 drew the fewest (2) and the 2007 the most (602).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | Fuel system | 5★ | — |
| 2006 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 0 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Tires | 5★ | — |
| 2016 Among the fewest complaints |
5 | 1 | Unknown or other | 5★ | — |
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
5 | 1 | Vehicle speed control | 5★ | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | Air bags | 5★ | — |
| 2020 | 9 | 2 | Air bags | 5★ | — |
| 2010 | 10 | 2 | Service brakes | — | 34 |
| 2019 | 11 | 2 | Air bags | 5★ | — |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 | Air bags | 5★ | — |
| 2011 | 23 | 2 | Service brakes | — | 33 |
| 2014 | 25 | 1 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 2013 | 27 | 1 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 2018 | 28 | 0 | Service brakes | 5★ | — |
| 2012 | 55 | 1 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 2009 Among the most complaints |
118 | 4 | Service brakes | — | 34 |
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
135 | 3 | Hybrid propulsion system | 5★ | — |
| 2008 Among the most complaints |
162 | 2 | Service brakes | — | 34 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
164 | 6 | Unknown or other | 5★ | — |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
602 | 3 | Service brakes | — | 34 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Toyota Camry Hybrid years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 602 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 422 (70%); Vehicle speed control 160 (27%); Electronic stability control 115 (19%).
Reports mention 31 crashes, 7 fires, 16 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 95,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 162 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 67 (41%); Vehicle speed control 39 (24%); Visibility 20 (12%).
Reports mention 13 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 74,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 118 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 59 (50%); Vehicle speed control 19 (16%); Structure 16 (14%).
Reports mention 10 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 75,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
The Toyota Camry Hybrid years with the fewest complaints
2006 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 1 (50%); Service brakes 1 (50%); Vehicle speed control 1 (50%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 5 complaints
Most-reported: Exterior lighting 1 (20%); Service brakes 1 (20%); Visibility 1 (20%).
1 recall campaign listed.
2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 5 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 2 (40%); Electrical system 1 (20%); Service brakes 1 (20%).
1 recall campaign listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Toyota Camry Hybrid owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 135 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5,000 |
| 2025 | 164 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9,700 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,600 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 53,000 |
| 2014 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23,110 |
| 2013 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7,400 |
| 2012 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 27,000 |
| 2011 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 60,300 |
| 2010 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 118 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 2008 | 162 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 74,000 |
| 2007 | 602 | 31 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 95,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
- PEDAL ENTRAPMENT (2007–2010 model years; 4,445,056 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2009; 09V388000)
- Power Window Master Switch may Melt (2007–2009 model years; 2,519,424 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2012; 12V491000)
- Power Window Master Switch may Melt (2007–2009 model years; 1,814,284 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2015; 15V689000)
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (2025–2026 model years; 1,024,407 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2025; 25V744000)
- OCS Sensors May Short Circuit (2020–2022 model years; 999,901 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2023; 23V865000)
All 20 Toyota Camry Hybrid recall campaigns · Toyota Camry Hybrid problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Toyota Camry Hybrid years FAQ
Which Toyota Camry Hybrid year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2006 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Toyota Camry Hybrid years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2007, 2008 and 2009 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the service brakes. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Toyota Camry Hybrid problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the service brakes (622 of 1,407 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns covering the Toyota Camry Hybrid. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Toyota Camry Hybrid recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.