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2023 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

14/100

#13 most-complained of 15 Camry years

The 2023 Toyota Camry has a Complaint Index of 14 and ranks 13th worst out of 15 model years, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Camry years. It has 64 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls (one a do-not-drive wheel-detachment recall), and no reported deaths.

Complaints
64
Recalls
2
incl. Do Not Drive
Crashes / fires
9 / 2
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28.5
25 city / 34 hwy

Top 2023 Toyota Camry problems

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

  1. Other18 (28%)
  2. Electrical System11 (17%)
  3. Engine10 (16%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (13%)
  5. Fuel System8 (13%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain7 (11%)
  7. Brakes6 (9%)
  8. Structure & Body6 (9%)
  9. Airbags5 (8%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (8%)

What owners report

  • Owners report unexpected wheel detachment while driving, in one case leading to a crash into a highway divider and wall.
  • Some describe sudden unintended acceleration, including a low-speed lurch forward while parked or idling that ended in a collision.
  • Airbags reportedly deployed without an apparent triggering event in at least one case, causing injury.
  • A structure and body complaint describes the vehicle catching fire overnight without a known cause.
  • Brake or ABS system was reported to malfunction during highway deceleration, contributing to a crash.
  • Tires reportedly lost air repeatedly due to a manufacturing defect, requiring replacement.
2023 Toyota Camry complaints: complaints filed per month6Dec 2022Jul 2023Dec 2023May 2024Nov 2024Jun 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
91 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Sep 2026; peak May 2026 (6).

2023 Toyota Camry recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V128000Feb 21, 2024Structure & Body4,212 vehicles

    Seats

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

    Risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB04 and 24TA04.

  2. NHTSA 23V432000Jun 15, 2023Suspension, Wheels & Tires298 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.

    Risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on or before August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA05.

2023 Toyota Camry fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
Combined
28.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,275
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.

2023 compared with other Camry years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Good43157128
2022Best760128
2023Best14642 !28.5
2024Best050128

All Toyota Camry years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Toyota Camry reliable?
Relative to other Camry model years, 2023 ranks well. NHTSA lists a Complaint Index of 14, the second-lowest of the 15 model years tracked, and it carries a "Best" verdict.
Does the 2023 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Camry. One involves loose lug nuts that can cause wheel detachment and is a do-not-drive recall; the other covers insufficiently welded rear seat head restraint brackets.
What is the most common problem area for the 2023 Toyota Camry?
Electrical System complaints are the largest category, making up 17% of all complaints (11 of 64), with a median failure mileage of 40,000 miles.
How does the 2023 Camry compare to other Camry years?
The 2023 Camry has a Complaint Index of 14 and ranks 13th out of 15 years, far below high-complaint years like 2011 (index 100) and 2018 (index 93).
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Toyota Camry?
EPA rates the 2023 Camry at 28.5 mpg combined (25 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,275.

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.