2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid earns a Good verdict, ranking 15th worst out of 20 model years with a complaint index of 26. NHTSA lists 10 complaints and 2 recalls, with brakes as the top problem area (50% of complaints).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 26/100
- #15 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 33 city / 34 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes5 (50%)
- Engine2 (20%)
- Structure & Body2 (20%)
- Airbags1 (10%)
- Electrical System1 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes can slow the car unexpectedly then suddenly disengage, requiring much harder pedal pressure to stop.
- One brake malfunction was reported to have caused a rear-end crash without airbag deployment.
- The dashboard was reported to melt and become sticky to the touch.
- Door lock actuators failed one at a time, starting intermittently before failing completely on multiple doors.
- Lug nuts showed swelling and separation between the steel nut and chrome cover, making them hard to remove.
- The ABS brake actuator was reported to fail, with owners told a warning-light-free failure wasn't covered under warranty extension.
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Structure & Body3,235 vehicles
Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
- NHTSA 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Engine4,445,056 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 33 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 model year ranks 15th worst of 20 Camry Hybrid years with a complaint index of 26 and a Good verdict, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other years.
- What are the main problems with the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- Brakes account for half of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 85,675 miles. Other reported issues include engine, structure and body, airbags, electrical system, and suspension problems.
- Does the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Camry Hybrid: one for a sticking accelerator pedal trapped by floor mats, and one involving occupant detection sensor recalibration.
- How does the 2010 Camry Hybrid compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 26, 2010 is far below the worst year, 2025, which has an index of 100. Years like 2007, 2008, and 2009 are rated Avoid, while 2010 is rated Good.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 34 mpg combined (33 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900.