--- title: "Toyota Camry Problems and Years to Avoid" description: "How the Toyota Camry problems and recalls specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. 3 documented problems with the Toyota Camry, with symptoms, affected years, and typical repair costs. 2 carry a recall or TSB number." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/common-problems" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Toyota Camry Common Problems and Years to Avoid The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Toyota Camry problems and recalls specification changed by year? | Model years | Documented issues | Serious | With a recall or TSB | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2025/common-problems) | 3 | 0 | 2 | | [2018-2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2018-2024/common-problems) | 6 | 3 | 4 | | [2012-2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/common-problems) | 5 | 1 | 2 | ## Full specifications by generation The problems and recalls on a Toyota Camry is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2025 Toyota Camry Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2025/common-problems) - [2018-2024 Toyota Camry Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2018-2024/common-problems) - [2012-2017 Toyota Camry Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/common-problems) ## Toyota Camry problems and recalls: common questions ### What are the most common problems with the Toyota Camry? The recurring ones are: 7-inch instrument cluster can go blank (recall); second-row center seat belt webbing damage (recall); early owner complaints: driver-assist braking and wiper performance. Each is detailed above with symptoms, affected years, and typical cost. ### Are there recalls on the Toyota Camry? 2 of the issues listed carry a recall or technical service bulletin: NHTSA 26V-511 (7-inch instrument cluster can go blank (recall)), NHTSA 25V-059 (Toyota 25TA03) (second-row center seat belt webbing damage (recall)). Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of age or mileage. Check your VIN on the NHTSA site to see what is outstanding. ### How much do Toyota Camry repairs typically cost? Typical figures for the issues above: 7-inch instrument cluster can go blank (recall), Free under recall (software update); second-row center seat belt webbing damage (recall), Free under recall; early owner complaints: driver-assist braking and wiper performance, N/A (monitor; software updates likely). ## Sources - [Toyota Owners, 2025 Camry HV owner's manual, 12-volt battery section](https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/digital/article/camry%20hv/2025/om06266u/ch06se030405/) - [Toyota USA Newsroom, 2025-2026 Camry combination meter recall](https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-recalls-certain-model-year-2025-2026-camry-vehicles/) - [NHTSA recall 25V-059, seat belt webbing](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCAK-25V059-1157.pdf) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Camry EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2025_Toyota_Camry.shtml) - [Toyota parts, 90915-YZZN1 oil filter (autoparts.toyota.com)](https://autoparts.toyota.com/products/product/filter-s-a-oil-90915yzzn1) - [ToyotaNation, 2025 Camry 12V battery spec (LN2, 356 CCA) and oil-grade threads](https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/consolidated-12v-battery-thread.1796315/) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2025 Toyota Camry OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/camry/2025/) ## Find your exact Camry - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012) More Toyota Camry guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/service-schedule) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.