Owners have filed 3,698 complaints with NHTSA about the Toyota Camry from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the transmission and drivetrain, the engine and cooling and the brakes and stability control. The years with the most complaints are 2018, 2012 and 2014.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Camry | Among the worst years | 591 | 2 |
| 2013 Camry | About average | 274 | 2 |
| 2014 Camry | Worse than most years | 455 | 3 |
| 2015 Camry | About average | 271 | 1 |
| 2016 Camry | One of the better years | 184 | 2 |
| 2017 Camry | One of the better years | 148 | 3 |
| 2018 Camry | Among the worst years | 754 | 8 |
| 2019 Camry | Worse than most years | 403 | 6 |
| 2020 Camry | About average | 276 | 3 |
| 2021 Camry | One of the better years | 158 | 1 |
| 2022 Camry | Too new to judge | 66 | 1 |
| 2023 Camry | Too new to judge | 66 | 2 |
| 2024 Camry | Too new to judge | 52 | 1 |
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Toyota Camry questions
What are the worst Toyota Camry years?
Compared with its other years, the Camry years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2012 and 2018. The most reported problem area across all years is the transmission and drivetrain.
What are the best Toyota Camry years?
The Camry years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2016, 2017 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Toyota Camry problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the transmission and drivetrain, the engine and cooling and the brakes and stability control most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 35 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Camry, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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