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2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Early days — this model year is still accumulating real-world data
Buyable, but go in with open eyes: this car has specific known issues to check before money changes hands.
82 owner complaints · 2 recalls · data verified July 8, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why caution?
10 complaints involve a crash, fire, injury or injury — read them before deciding.
Hybrid Propulsion System problems dominate (35% of complaints).
The math, shown
Full methodology →The road ahead
What breaks on a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Hybrid Propulsion System (29) · Transmission & drivetrain (11) · Seats (8) · Brakes (6)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint — a rough guide, not a schedule.
Hybrid Propulsion System
35%29 complaints · 29 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to do the rec…”
Transmission & drivetrain
13%11 complaints · 11 in the last 2 years
“Car makes a heavy humming noise when driving 30mph or more very loud Dealer couldn’t fix this issue Please help I Don’t feel safe when driving on higher speeds”
Seats
10%8 complaints · 8 in the last 2 years
“The seat doesn’t fully lock in and will shift while driving.”
Brakes
7%6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“Saturday may 23 at night my car started showing a message that states “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual” I took it to Toyota on Tuesday may 20…”
Recalls (2)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Hybrid Propulsion System · 25V869000
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the inverter assembly, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed March 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated in late May or early June 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TB15/25TA15.
Back Over Prevention · 25V744000
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.
Fix: 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.
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