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2026 Toyota Camry: Too new to judge

The 2026 Toyota Camry has been on the road for 11 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 6.1× the rate other Camry years drew in their first 11 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the fuel or propulsion system (35% of complaints, median 3,000 miles).

Complaint index
6.1×
partial: first 11 months
Rank
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rated after five years
Complaints
132
in 11 months so far
Recalls
3
campaigns
9th generation, 2025–today · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2025 Toyota Camry LE

Photo: 2025 Toyota Camry LE · Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Fuel and propulsion35% · 46 complaints · median 3,000 miles
  2. Driver assistance8% · 10 complaints
  3. Seats and belts14% · 19 complaints
  4. Brakes6% · 8 complaints
  5. Powertrain14% · 18 complaints
  6. Air bags3% · 4 complaints
  7. Engine5% · 7 complaints
  8. Electrical10% · 13 complaints
  9. Steering3% · 4 complaints
  10. Speed control4% · 5 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Driver assistance

Owners of this Camry report problems with driver assistance features, including cruise control not engaging properly, blind spot and cross traffic monitoring malfunctioning, and emergency braking not activating in some situations. A few describe distraction from frequent alert systems, while others report sudden acceleration or swerving incidents during driving.

Warning signs:
Some report dashboard alerts such as 'System Malfunction see Dealer,' warning icons for blind spot or cross traffic systems, or red dashboard messages before the issue occurred.
What shops did:
A few owners had vehicles inspected or scheduled for inspection by a Toyota dealer, with some reporting no resolution found.

“System Malfunction see Dealer" with Blind Spot Monitoring, Cross Traffic Alert icons displayed.”

“Early warning and emergency braking didn’t engage”

Fuel and propulsion

Many owners of this model report an open recall on the hybrid propulsion system with no repair part yet available, and some describe experiencing sudden power loss, stalling, or unusual noises and smells while driving. Owners commonly say dealers could not complete the fix and left the vehicle as is.

Warning signs:
Owners describe check engine or hybrid system malfunction warnings, burning odors, crackling or rattling sounds, shuddering, flickering instrument lights, and hesitation to accelerate.
What shops did:
Most owners report dealers confirmed the recall applied to their vehicle but had no repair part available, leaving the vehicle undiagnosed or unrepaired; some received loaner or rental vehicles.
Mileage:
most between 0 and 5,000 miles, among 7 complaints that give it

“the engine made an abnormal crackling sound, and the vehicle shuddered”

“the vehicle suddenly lost drive power and failed to accelerate as needed”

Seats and belts

Many owners of the 2026 Camry describe a popping or shifting sensation in the driver or front passenger seatback during normal driving, which dealers frequently cannot reproduce or fix. A few also report seatbelts unexpectedly unbuckling during driving.

Warning signs:
Owners notice a popping or crunching noise and a shifting or looseness sensation in the seatback, lumbar, or shoulder area, sometimes worse in warm weather.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate or repair the issue, with some telling owners to wait for a possible recall or opening technical assistance cases without resolution.

“The drivers seat exhibits abnormal movement, shifting, instability, and popping sensations in the seatback area during normal driving conditions such as stopping or getting in and out of car.”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (3)

Check a VIN on NHTSA ›
  • NHTSA 26V511000August 2026508,354 vehicles

    Seat belts: front: warning light/devices · Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software · Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch · Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. The instrument cluster display may fail during vehicle startup, deactivating the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key reminder. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment," 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: Dealers will update the display software, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 25V869000December 202555,405 vehicles

    Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal.

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the inverter assembly, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 25V744000October 20251,024,407 vehicles

    Back over prevention: display function

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Toyota sent NHTSA 30 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2026 Camry. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • T-SB-0036-26 · July 2026Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid SE and XSE vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the cushion of rear suspension member when turning or driving on an uneven road
  • T-SB-0034-26 · June 2026Some 2025 — 2026 model year Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a MIL on condition with DTC P0A1B94(Drive Motor "A" Control Module Unexpected Operation) stored.
  • T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 · June 20262026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position.
  • T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 · June 2026During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting.
  • T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 · June 2026Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition.
  • T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 · June 2026A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life.
  • T-SB-0061-25 Rev2 · May 2026Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers.
  • T-SB-0031-26 · May 2026Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise from the front left axle hub at speeds less than 5 mph.

All 2026 Camry bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2026 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2026 Toyota Camry has been on the road for 11 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 6.1× the rate other Camry years drew in their first 11 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare Camry years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2026 Camry problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the fuel or propulsion system (35%), driver-assistance features and cameras (8%) and the seats and seat belts (14%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2026 Toyota Camry been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Toyota Camry, the most recent in August 2026 (seat belts). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. The 2026 Toyota Camry on NHTSA.gov · How we rate