Toyota Camry Complaints

19,642 consumer complaints on file.

#11767741September 29, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER
The dash has liquefied making it shiny causing it to be reflective making it nearly impossible to see out of the front window. This happens on a normal sunny day or at night with car lights hitting and reflecting. This should be a safety campaign.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767540September 28, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
When the headlight switch is set to AUTO, the vehicle consistently takes approximately 16 seconds to activate the headlights when entering a dark environment such as a tunnel or underpass. The dashboard illumination dims immediately, indicating the ambient light sensor detects the low-light condition, but the headlights do not activate for approximately 16 seconds. To illustrate the safety hazard: at 60 mph, a vehicle travels 1,760 feet — approximately one-third of a mile — in 16 seconds without headlights. At 55 mph, the vehicle travels approximately 1,613 feet in the same time. This is an unacceptable and dangerous safety risk to the driver and other motorists. In my experience with vehicles from multiple other manufacturers, automatic headlight activation in identical low-light conditions occurs within 1-3 seconds. A 16-second delay is grossly outside industry norms and represents a serious failure of a basic automotive safety system. This problem has existed since purchase. The same dealer was visited twice and was unable to resolve it on either occasion. Toyota Corporate was contacted but only directed me back to the dealer without providing engineering support or technical guidance. The sensitivity adjustment in the vehicle's multimedia settings has no effect. This almost certainly requires a firmware or software update from Toyota engineering, which has not been made available to dealers.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767560September 28, 2026
ENGINE
I own a 2016 Toyota Camry SE with the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 155,000 miles and is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption. The engine requires oil to be added approximately every 800–1,000 miles despite regular maintenance and the use of full-synthetic high-mileage motor oil. The spark plugs were also replaced approximately 20,000 miles ago. I am concerned that this level of oil consumption is excessive and could result in the engine operating with insufficient oil between normal service intervals, potentially causing engine damage or failure while the vehicle is being driven. I am aware that other owners of Toyota vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines have reported excessive oil consumption, including complaints involving the 2016 Camry. I am requesting that NHTSA document this issue and evaluate whether there is a pattern of excessive oil consumption affecting these vehicles. I have not received notice from Toyota of a recall or warranty enhancement covering excessive oil consumption on my vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767591September 28, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT: Technical Dispute and Evidence Regarding EV Mode Restrictions and Drop in MPG / Toyota BEC Case #XXX VEHICLE: 2026 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid VIN: [XXX] Dear Service Manager (Longo Toyota), I am writing to formally follow up on the system restrictions and diagnostic anomalies that my 2026 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid has been presenting immediately following the safety recall software update (Campaign 26TA16). The vehicle is currently experiencing severe hybrid powertrain limitations: the Automatic EV Mode fails to engage at highway speeds, and the system consistently locks or drops the vehicle into a restricted speed of 35 mph in electric mode, accompanied by a distinct "heavy" driving feel. ## 1. REAL-TIME DIAGNOSTIC EVIDENCE (PHOTO ATTACHED) As definitive mathematical proof that the vehicle is operating well below factory specifications, I have attached a photo of my instrument cluster's Trip Summary from my latest continuous drive: * Trip Distance: 51.1 miles * Trip Average: 33.9 MPG For a 2026 Camry SE Hybrid, which carries an EPA-estimated rating of 47-50 MPG combined/highway, a return of 33.9 MPG matches a conventional non-hybrid gasoline engine. This proves that the combustion engine is being forced to remain active continuously at cruising speeds due to the severe software parameters imposed during the recent service update. ## 2. RELEVANT COMPENDIO OF PATTERNED VEHICLE OWNER REPORTS Contrary to initial diagnostic feedback labeling this as "normal driving adaptation," extensive technical reports from the broader 9th-generation Camry owner community (e.g., Toyota Nation and dedicated hybrid technical forums) reveal a documented post-update software defect pattern: * Highway EV Mode Restriction: Multiple owners note that prior to dealer software updates, their vehicles actively engaged "Automatic EV Mode" at cruising speeds between 60 mph and 75 mph. Following recent ECU reflashes, this high-speed electrical acouplement is entirely rest INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOI
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No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766859September 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Check engine light
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766991September 25, 2026
ENGINE
On September 6, my 2018 toryota camry just stoopped all of the suddden in the middle of a 6 lane road. No warning lights or such until that exact moment. The car went into safe moode as I was driving. The water pump and associated parts failed. The electrical part of the water pump went and took the pump, thermostat, gaskets, etc. to be repaired after just dying on the road. The car had only 32465 miles at the time of the breakage. The car is out of warranty, but with such low milage this is and unusual repair to be made on a car only8 years old with low milage. It was a $1700 dollar repair. The company has not made any assitance availble, i have called and spoke with someone, have written a letter and now I felt that it was important enough to come here. There are Facebook pages with "broken camry water pumps" up so this is to my way of thinking an ongoing problem. I was lucky I was not hit when the car "stopped" on the road with no warning. The car has been well maintained at an authorized Toyota dealer the whole time I have had it. I am concerned that this is an ongoing problem with the camry.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766771September 24, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Water intrusion in back passenger floorboard, has happened twice within two months only during heavy rains while driving. Has caused mold in the interior and damage to the interior of the vehicle. Had it looked at first time and dealership service center could not replicate the issue. When it happened again, took it to a different dealer within two months and they said they believe it could be an outside influence such as a spider web in the HVAC, not covered under warranty. If this were the case, my floorboards would have been wet all summer long with hot it’s been. Vehicle was not tested in conditions when customer was experiencing the issue. Second dealership omitted information on original RO to steer diagnostics in other direction.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766822September 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I took it to a repair shop for a transmission issue, the technician noted the transmission fluid degraded or burnt fluid or And it is causing the torque converter shudder and transmission rpm to slip
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766564September 23, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While fixing another problem, I pulled the codes from the ECM and found several P0087 (low fuel rail pressure). The problem was apparently intermittent and if the engine service light came on, it was transient and the light cleared. So neither my wife or I noticed an engine service light. I did some research and found that Denso found and reported a problem with the in tank fuel pump design to the NTSB in Feb. of 2020. We purchased the Camry in Dec. 2019 which meant we had the defective fuel pump. I ordered a new Denso fuel pump and install it and no new codes have appeared in the ECM log. Apparently Toyota has been slowly adding more years to the recall, but hasn't yet added the 2020 model year. This is a problem since a number of people have reported engine stalls due to the defective fuel pump. We live in the mountains, that might have been very dangerous especially if my wife suddenly lost power brakes and steering on a mountain road. Why hasn't a recall been ordered for this pump on all effected years?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766565September 23, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1- the stickiness of dashboard 2- the shiny/deflective surface of the dashboard creates as safety hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766206September 22, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I brought my 2018 Camry in because of check engine light and was told it was due to the vsv purge valve ($372) and the coolant bypass valve ($1100)- *note I later found out due to my own research that Toyota has an National Warranty Extensions on this part due to failure on 2018-2023 models! After agreeing to replace the costly bypass valve I was called and told the light was still on so they ran ANOTHER diagnostic test that now shows a "new" code that I need a new computer ($1400). The faulty part causes computer damage and I was advised online to speak to the service manager and ask for "consequential damage review" as well as have them cover the part since the warranty covers 10 years or 100k miles. Well of course I was denied because my car is over 100k (what 2018 wouldnt be) and told to reach out to Corporate who also said the same thing. What is interesting is this faulty part extension was just established December 2024 which would not help those of us who were already at the 100k mark when they found this error out. I just paid over $1000 today (not to mention all the times I brought it in before for diagnostic test) and my car runs EXACTLY THE SAME- BAD! AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON!!!!!! I will not give them another $1500 for a new computer. I am now looking for a specialized automotive electronics repair company to repair my computer for likely less than $200! Toyota's service department is a SCAM and I would not recommend buying their cars to anyone going further. My family has 3 Toyotas in our driveway now! I am very disappointed and need someone at Toyota to make this error better!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766067September 22, 2026
TIRES
I took my 2026 Toyota Camry SE to Bob Tyler Toyota on April 10, 2026, for safety recall service. The dealership kept my vehicle until approximately August 25, 2026. When I picked it up, the service paperwork indicated that the tires had been inspected, but it did not mention flat spots, recommend tire repair or replacement, or warn me that the vehicle might be unsafe to drive. I was not told of any tire problem at pickup. After leaving the dealership, I noticed the vehicle handled unsafely and veered off the road multiple times. I had not experienced this problem before leaving the vehicle at the dealership. I returned for evaluation on September 2 and again on September 14. Following its September 14 inspection, the dealership stated that the tires had flat spots from sitting while the vehicle was at its facility. The affected tires are size 235/45R18, listed for both front and rear on the door label. The vehicle and tires are available for inspection upon request. Whether the flat spots affected the alignment or other components is UNKNOWN. The unsafe handling put me, my passengers, and others at risk of a crash. I am concerned that the dealership inspected the tires on August 25 and released the vehicle without identifying or disclosing a condition it later confirmed. Toyota corporate advised me that the dealership is responsible for addressing the tires. I have requested a resolution. My vehicle has an open safety recall involving a bolt inside the hybrid powertrain inverter. The connection, if any, between the recall and tire condition is UNKNOWN. The vehicle was at the dealership for recall service during the period when the dealership says the tire flat spots developed. Aside from the dealership's inspections, whether the tires were inspected by Toyota corporate, an independent service center, police, or an insurer is UNKNOWN. I noticed no warning lamp or message before the handling problem. The first symptoms appeared after pickup around August 25.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765906September 21, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the rear doors unexpectedly opened when a pedestrian attempted to open the doors. The contact was unable to lock or unlock the rear doors with the key fob. The key fob was replaced. The contact also attempted to lock and unlock the vehicle using the Mobile App; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a service center to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear door lock cables and actuators had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that due to the failure, the vehicle could not be locked or unlocked using the key fob. The contact stated that the same failure later reoccurred with the front driver's side door after the vehicle had been previously repaired. The contact expressed concern that the vehicle was unsafe because the doors could be opened by a pedestrian, creating a personal risk. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone, and several cases were opened. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766000September 21, 2026
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
The transmission quit moving the car forward in traffic which could have caused a collision. When the transmission started shifting weird and not accelerating normally, the ABS Sensor malfunction light came on. I towed the car to a toyota dealership in [XXX] and they said I needed the transmission replaced for $10000(new), which I could not afford. I was expecting it to be a sensor since that was the light that came on. I had the transmission rebuilt by an independent mechanic and during the first test drive, the car applied brakes and came to a complete stop. We took the car to the toyota dealership for a program update that the information we had said was needed. The dealership stated there was no update available. They also told me I could drive the car home. After going about three miles from the dealership the transmission stopped moving the car again in traffic which again could have caused a collision. There were codes being thrown that would not be there when the transmission was rebuilt and subsequent reevaluations. The car has been unusable since XXX INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765476September 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My regularly serviced 2018 Toyota Camry is now in need of a $10,000 transmission replacement. Based on research, it is not normal for a modern Toyota Camry to need a new transmission at 125k miles. Toyota has DOCUMENTED complaints that the 2018 Camry's 8-speed automatic transmission has a known history of premature failures and is the subject of thousands of owner complaints. A recall needs to be enforced as Toyota has sold DEFECTED 2018 vehicles! I purchased this vehicle in 2018. Anyone who bought the 2018 Camry in 2018 should be a part of a recall & not charged for Toyota’s defect with this being a WELL KNOWN issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765247September 18, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
The front bumper falls off due to the clips under the headlight failing to support the weight of the bumper. Toyota dealer confirmed that it is a known issue but does not have any fix or remedy besides temporarily pushing the bumper back onto the clip. However, it ends up coming off again
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765340September 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My granddaughter was driving on the freeway. Car just slowed down to 30 miles an hour. Secondary collision Brake system Malfunction warning came on. Also, other lights came on. Luckly no one hit her from behind. She pulled over to the shoulder. Highway patrol came by escorted her off the freeway. By the time she reached a safe place to park, car would not go into gear. Car was towed to a Toyota dealer. After having the car checked I was told it was the transmission. Quote was 9100 dollars for repair. Car had 71329 miles. I have bought 3 Camry vehicles. I was disappointed with all the phone calls I had to make for some help for repair cost from Toyota. I finally had the car repaired after having it towed to Envision Toyota of Milpitas. Received vehicle back 09/15/2026. Out of pocket expense was 5893.03. It was mentioned to me at the Toyota dealer in Vacaville. The transmission was assembled differently in the years 2018-2024 models. Toyota knew about the issue customers were having and did nothing. Now Toyota is being sued.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765438September 18, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
The plastic clips/brackets that hold the front bumper on just below the headlights keep coming out. This causes a large gap under the headlights. Not sure if possibly the whole front bumper will fall off in front of car while driving. The brackets on both sides on my car will not hold. I can push the bumper up to engage and the clips just pop right back out of bracket. This is a design flaw the Toyota should take responsibility for. I pointed the issue out at the dealership and they want to ignore it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765154September 18, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
The front bumper is protruding out underneath the right headlight. I took it to the dealer and the advisor suggested that this was caused by scraping the bumper on the driveway or a curb. Since then, I’ve noticed multiple cars of the similar model year with the same issue. I feel like this is a manufacturing defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764962September 17, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front fascia separated from the body of the vehicle. The contact attempted to push the front fascia back into place, but the part failed to remain in place. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that front fascia clips had failed and there was no physical damage seen. The failure mileage was approximately 9,700.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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