The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control is the largest identified problem area: 15 of 67 complaints (22%) mention it. 18 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (6) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 68 in 2022 to 67 in 2023.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 67
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,200–$2,500
- Combined MPG
- 25–52
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,200–2,500 | 1,200–2,500 | 1,200–2,500 | 1,200–2,500 | 1,200–1,400 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–52 | 25–52 | 25–52 | 25–52 | 44–51 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–51 / 31–53 | 22–51 / 31–53 | 22–51 / 31–53 | 22–51 / 31–53 | 44–53 / 43–50 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 170–354 | 170–354 | 170–354 | 170–354 | 173–199 | |
| Complaints filed | 166 | 68 | 67 | 53 | 177 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 21 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 20 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 13 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Camry have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Camry get?
EPA rates it 25–52 MPG combined across 10 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Toyota Camry?
EPA estimates $1,200–$2,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (10)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 33 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,400 | 338 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 31 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $2,500 (high) | 354 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,400 | 345 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 25 mpg | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 310 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 25 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,200 | 315 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 28 mpg | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 280 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 27 mpg | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 286 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 51 mpg (high) | 53 mpg (high) | 52 mpg (high) | $1,200 (low) | 170 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 44 mpg | 47 mpg | 46 mpg | $1,350 | 195 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 28 mpg | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 278 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 15 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
SEATS
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.