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2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

26/100

#15 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 10 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 26 out of 100 — #15 highest of 20 Camry Hybrid model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is brakes (5 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
10
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
34
33 city / 34 hwy

Top 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes5 (50%)
  2. Engine2 (20%)
  3. Structure & Body2 (20%)
  4. Airbags1 (10%)
  5. Electrical System1 (10%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2014Nov 2014Jan 2015Apr 2015Feb 2018Aug 2018Mar 2019Jul 2019
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Jul 2019; peak Jan 2015 (2).

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Avoid84162234
2009Avoid89118434
2010Good2610234
2011Caution5823233
2012Avoid7955139.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks #15 of 20 among Camry Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 26/100, verdict: Good). It has 10 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (5 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and structure & body (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 120,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most recently reported 2013, covering structure & body and engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 34 MPG combined (33 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.