2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 162 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of the 16 model years tracked, ranking it worst overall. It carries 6 recalls, 15 crashes, and 1 fire reported to NHTSA, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Camry Hybrid years.
- Complaints
- 162
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 15 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 47
- 48 city / 47 hwy
Top 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body48 (30%)
- Other31 (19%)
- Electrical System30 (19%)
- Visibility & Wipers22 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras20 (12%)
- Engine17 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (7%)
- Brakes11 (7%)
- Airbags8 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of engine power or the vehicle entering limp mode with dashboard warning lights lit.
- Some describe unintended acceleration paired with brake pedal failure, leading to low-speed collisions into walls or other vehicles.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during multi-vehicle crashes, including slides on ice and rear-end impacts.
- A front bumper is described as repeatedly shifting and separating after minor collision repairs, even after multiple body shop attempts.
- One driver reported the engine compartment catching fire while driving at normal speed with no prior mechanical issues.
- Owners describe brakes failing to stop the car when rolling through a parking lot or stop sign, resulting in a crash.
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V511000Aug 6, 2026Seat Belts508,354 vehicles
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. The instrument cluster display may fail during vehicle startup, deactivating the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key reminder. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment," 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB16 and 26TA16.
- NHTSA 25V869000Dec 16, 2025Fuel System55,405 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal.
Risk: Incomplete contact can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose bolt can cause an electrical short while the vehicle is powered on, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inverter assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TB15/25TA15.
- NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 48 MPG
- Highway
- 47 MPG
- Combined
- 47 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,400
- 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.
2025 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- NHTSA data shows the 2025 Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 100, the worst among all 16 tracked model years, ranking #1 in complaints. This gives it an Avoid verdict relative to other Camry Hybrid years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- Structure & Body issues lead with 48 complaints (30% share), followed by Electrical System problems with 30 complaints (19%) and Visibility & Wipers issues with 22 complaints (14%).
- Does the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2025 Camry Hybrid, covering seat belts, the fuel system inverter, collision avoidance camera software, electrical instrument panel software, and a labeling issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How many complaints has NHTSA received about the 2025 Camry Hybrid?
- NHTSA has logged 162 complaints for the 2025 Camry Hybrid, including 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 10 injuries, with no reported deaths.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- The EPA rates the 2025 Camry Hybrid at 47 mpg combined (48 city / 47 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,400.