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Toyota Camry Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Camry Hybrid from 2006 to 2026: 1,413 owner complaints and 36 recalls across 21 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2007 (602), 2025 (167), 2008 (162). Best fuel economy: 52 mpg combined (2024).

Toyota Camry Hybrid
Photo: Autosdeprimera · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Brakes571
Speed control / throttle259
Stability control147
Other / unknown125
Body & structure124
Electrical117
Engine78
Steering70

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200602–
2007360234
2008216234
2009411834
201021034
201122333
201215540
201312740
201412540
201501540
20161540
20171540
201802852
201921152
20202952
20211852
20221252
20232152
20241052
20256167–
20263138–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2007 (602), 2025 (167), 2008 (162).

How many recalls has the Toyota Camry Hybrid had?

Across 2006–2026, NHTSA lists 36 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).