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Toyota Camry: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (88/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2024 88 · 2022 85 · 2015 83 · 2016 82

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

85 complaints · 2 recalls

202570/100
Buy

133 complaints · 1 recalls

202488/100
Buybest year

45 complaints · 1 recalls

202364/100
Caution

58 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202285/100
Buy

57 complaints · 1 recalls

202176/100
Buy

153 complaints · 1 recalls

202073/100
Buy

263 complaints · 3 recalls

201964/100
Caution

385 complaints · 6 recalls

201856/100
Caution

726 complaints · 8 recalls

201780/100
Buy

148 complaints · 3 recalls

201682/100
Buy

182 complaints · 2 recalls

201583/100
Buy

268 complaints · 1 recalls

201464/100
Unproven

11 complaints · 3 recalls

201382/100
Buy

301 complaints · 2 recalls

201274/100
Buy

642 complaints · 2 recalls

201169/100
Buy

620 complaints · 5 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2024?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Toyota Camry’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Toyota Camry head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Toyota Camry as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.