Toyota Camry Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2006–2025)
Toyota Camry Hybrid years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2025. Best years: 2016 and 2017. Based on 1,270 NHTSA owner complaints and 20 recall campaigns across 20 model years (2006–2025).
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
Avoid 2007Avoid 2008Avoid 2009Avoid 2012Avoid 2025Best 2016Best 2017
- Model years
- 20
- 2006–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,270
- Recall campaigns
- 20
- Crashes reported
- 103
- Fires reported
- 13
- Top problem area
- Brakes
Camry Hybrid Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Toyota Camry Hybrid problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | No verdict | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes | — | — |
| 2007 | Avoid | 95 | 602 | 31 | 7 | 3 | Brakes | 34 | — |
| 2008 | Avoid | 84 | 162 | 13 | 2 | 2 | Brakes | 34 | — |
| 2009 | Avoid | 89 | 118 | 10 | 3 | 4 | Brakes | 34 | — |
| 2010 | Good | 26 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Brakes | 34 | — |
| 2011 | Caution | 58 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 2 | Brakes | 33 | — |
| 2012 | Avoid | 79 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 1 | Brakes | 39.5 | — |
| 2013 | Caution | 63 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Brakes | 39.5 | — |
| 2014 | Caution | 74 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 1 | Brakes | 39.5 | — |
| 2015 | Good | 47 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Brakes | 39.5 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Best | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Brakes | 39.5 | 5★ |
| 2017 | Best | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Engine | 39 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Caution | 53 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Brakes | 49 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Caution | 68 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Airbags | 49 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Good | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Airbags | 49 | 5★ |
| 2021 | Good | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Airbags | 49 | 5★ |
| 2022 | No verdict | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Engine | 49 | 5★ |
| 2023 | No verdict | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 ! | Fuel System | 49 | 5★ |
| 2024 | No verdict | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 49 | 5★ |
| 2025 | Avoid | 100 | 162 | 15 | 1 | 6 | Structure & Body | 47 | 5★ |
Camry Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Index 100 · 162 complaints · 6 recalls
Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, led by structure & body (48), electrical system (30), and visibility & wipers (22). NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 15 crashes and 1 fires.
2025 structure & body problems →2025 electrical system problems →2025 visibility & wipers problems →
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Index 95 · 602 complaints · 3 recalls
Owners filed 602 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, led by brakes (441), engine (197), and electrical system (49). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 31 crashes and 7 fires.
2007 brakes problems →2007 engine problems →2007 electrical system problems →
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Index 89 · 118 complaints · 4 recalls
Owners filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid, led by brakes (61), engine (32), and structure & body (18). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 10 crashes and 3 fires.
2009 brakes problems →2009 engine problems →2009 structure & body problems →
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Index 84 · 162 complaints · 2 recalls
Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, led by brakes (69), engine (48), and visibility & wipers (29). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 13 crashes and 2 fires.
2008 brakes problems →2008 engine problems →2008 visibility & wipers problems →
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Index 79 · 55 complaints · 1 recalls
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid, led by brakes (10), engine (9), and structure & body (9). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this year. Complaints mention 11 crashes.
Most common Toyota Camry Hybrid problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Brakes639 (50%)
- Engine330 (26%)
- Structure & Body142 (11%)
- Electrical System119 (9%)
- Other114 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers109 (9%)
- Steering66 (5%)
- Airbags60 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires48 (4%)
- Fuel System28 (2%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Toyota Camry Hybrid should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid have the highest Complaint Index among 20 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2025 model year ranks worst with 162 complaints and 6 recalls.
- What is the best year for the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- The 2016 and 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid have the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2016 at 5 complaints and 1 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.
- What are the most common problems with the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are brakes (639, 50%), engine (330, 26%), and structure & body (142, 11%).
- How many recalls does the Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists 20 distinct recall campaigns covering Toyota Camry Hybrid model years 2006–2025. 1 model-year carries a “Do Not Drive” advisory. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.