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2022 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

5/100

#19 most-complained of 20 Camry years

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

The 2022 Toyota Camry has a complaint index of 5, the lowest of any Camry year with data, and ranks 19th worst out of 20 model years. NHTSA lists 60 complaints, 1 recall, and no do-not-drive orders, earning it a Best verdict.

Complaints
60
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
12 / 1
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28
25 city / 34 hwy

Top 2022 Toyota Camry problems

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

  1. Electrical System11 (18%)
  2. Airbags10 (17%)
  3. Engine10 (17%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (15%)
  5. Other8 (13%)
  6. Brakes7 (12%)
  7. Structure & Body7 (12%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers7 (12%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain6 (10%)
  10. Steering3 (5%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report mirror housing covers melting, in one case with a reported fire.
  • Owners describe complete brake pedal failure while descending a hill, with no response from braking or attempts to shift to neutral or reverse.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in crashes, including one crash where the vehicle was deemed a total loss with no warning signs beforehand.
  • One owner reported airbags deploying suddenly while driving through a rainstorm, followed by loss of control and a collision with a highway barrier.
  • The pre-collision system reportedly gave no warning alerts before a low-speed crash in inclement weather.
  • Owners report sudden dash warnings including 'Hybrid System Malfunction' and 'Braking Power Low,' accompanied by loss of forward power and power steering malfunction.
2022 Toyota Camry complaints: complaints filed per month7Dec 2021Nov 2022Jun 2023Mar 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025Jun 2026
85 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2022 (7).

2022 Toyota Camry recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V865000Dec 20, 2023Airbags999,901 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

2022 Toyota Camry fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,300
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.

2022 compared with other Camry years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution53274328.5
2021Good37157128
2022Best560128
2023Caution11642 !28.5
2024Best050128

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Camry has a complaint index of 5, the lowest among all 20 Camry model years with data, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Camry years.
How many complaints does the 2022 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 60 complaints for the 2022 Camry, along with 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries, and no deaths reported.
Does the 2022 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Camry, covering an airbag sensor issue, and it is not a do-not-drive recall.
What is the top problem area for the 2022 Toyota Camry?
The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 11 complaints, or 18% of all complaints filed for this year.
How does the 2022 Camry compare to other Camry years?
The 2022 Camry ranks 19th worst out of 20 years by complaint index, well below higher-complaint years like 2007 (complaint index 100) and 2005 (complaint index 89).

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.