Toyota Camry Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2006–2025)
Toyota Camry Hybrid years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2025, all with complaint indexes of 79 or higher, mostly driven by brake complaints. The best years are 2016 and 2017, both with complaint indexes under 22. Across all years, brakes account for 50% of the 1,270 total complaints.
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
The 2025 Camry Hybrid has the highest complaint index of any year at 100, with 162 complaints despite being a current model. Structure & body issues lead at 30% (median 13,350 miles), followed by electrical system problems at 19% (median 34,000 miles). Six recalls apply, including an instrument cluster display fault affecting hazard lights and seat belts, and an inverter bolt issue. Owners reported airbags failing to deploy in crashes, sudden unintended acceleration with brake failure, and recurring front bumper separation after repairs.
2025 structure & body problems →2025 electrical system problems →2025 visibility & wipers problems →
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Index 95 · 602 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2007 Camry Hybrid has the highest complaint volume among older model years, with 602 complaints and a complaint index of 95. Brakes made up 73% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 102,000, and engine problems accounted for 33% at a median of 91,945 miles. NHTSA lists three recalls covering visibility/wiper switches and an accelerator pedal entrapment issue. Owners reported sudden acceleration incidents and brakes that failed to stop the vehicle, including one crash where brakes reportedly did not respond at all.
2007 brakes problems →2007 engine problems →2007 electrical system problems →
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Index 89 · 118 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2009 Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 89 across 118 complaints. Brakes led at 52% of complaints (median 92,212 miles), with engine issues at 27% (median 65,000 miles). Four recalls apply, including window switch and occupant detection sensor campaigns. Owners reported airbags failing to deploy in crashes, a melted trunk handle, and a vehicle that reportedly reversed at high speed unexpectedly, resulting in a crash.
2009 brakes problems →2009 engine problems →2009 structure & body problems →
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Index 84 · 162 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2008 Camry Hybrid carries a complaint index of 84. Brakes were the top complaint area at 43% (median 96,000 miles), followed by engine issues at 30% (median 67,475 miles). Two recalls apply, covering window switches and accelerator pedal entrapment. Owners reported sudden acceleration while parking, brake response problems during low-speed maneuvers, and one fire linked to a hybrid system failure alert followed by smoke from the engine compartment.
2008 brakes problems →2008 engine problems →2008 visibility & wipers problems →
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Index 79 · 55 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2012 Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 79 from 55 complaints, with a more even spread across brakes (18%), engine (16%), structure & body (16%), and airbags (15%). Median failure mileage was notably low, around 27,000 miles for engine issues and about 13,054 miles for structure & body issues. One recall addresses occupant detection sensor recalibration. Owners reported unexpected acceleration with unresponsive brakes and airbags that failed to deploy in a 45 mph collision.
Most common Toyota Camry Hybrid problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What year Toyota Camry Hybrid should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2025. These years have complaint indexes ranging from 79 to 100, well above the 2016 and 2017 best years, which sit at 16 and 21.
- What is the best year for the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- The 2016 and 2017 model years are rated Best, with complaint indexes of 16 and 21 and only 5 complaints each recorded by NHTSA.
- Is the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- The 2025 Camry Hybrid has the highest complaint index of any year at 100, with 162 complaints and six recall campaigns, including an instrument cluster fault and an inverter bolt issue. It carries an Avoid rating relative to other Camry Hybrid years.
- What is the most common problem with the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- Brakes are the top problem area across all years, accounting for 639 of 1,270 total complaints, or 50%. Engine issues rank second at 26% of complaints.
- Does the Toyota Camry Hybrid have a brake recall?
- NHTSA data does not list a brake-specific recall campaign name in this dataset, but brakes are the top complaint category in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2018, and several of those years carry recalls for other components like accelerator pedals and window switches.