Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls and Mobile Repair
7,677 owner complaints and 39 safety recalls are on file with NHTSA for 2008–2024 Camry models. Here is what owners report most, which years drew the most complaints, and which fixes a mobile mechanic can do where the car sits.
NHTSA data pulled September 2026.
The most reported Camry problems
The systems named most often in NHTSA owner complaints for 2008–2024 Toyota Camry models, and whether a mobile mechanic can usually help. A complaint can name more than one system.
| System | Complaints | Share | Mobile mechanic? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throttle and cruise control | 1,061 | 14% | Diagnose first |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 968 | 13% | Usually a shop |
| Engine | 941 | 12% | Diagnose first |
| Brakes | 917 | 12% | Usually on the spot |
| Wipers, windows and mirrors | 810 | 11% | Often in the driveway |
| Body structure | 781 | 10% | Usually a shop |
| Airbags | 701 | 9% | Dealer or recall |
| Electrical system | 630 | 8% | Often in the driveway |
Symptoms owners describe
Complaints are reports owners file with NHTSA, the federal vehicle-safety agency. NHTSA does not verify each one, and a year or model that sold more cars usually gets more complaints, so treat the counts as a map of what to check, not a reliability score. Data pulled from NHTSA's public complaint and recall databases in September 2026.
Complaints by model year
The 2009 Camry drew the most complaints (1,412). Newer years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.
Toyota Camry recalls
39 safety recalls cover 2008–2024 Camry models. The most recent 12 are below.
| Reported | Campaign | Model years | System | What can happen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01 | 25V028000 | 2018 | Fuel system | Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2024-02 | 24V128000 | 2023–2024 | Seats | A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| 2023-12 | 23V865000 | 2020–2022 | Airbags | An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. |
| 2023-06 | 23V432000 Park it | 2023 | Wheels | A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2021-11 | 21V890000 | 2018–2019 | Brakes | A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 2020-11 | 20V682000 | 2018–2020 | Fuel system | If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2020-02 | 20V064000 | 2020 | Engine and cooling | A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2020-01 | 20V012000 | 2018–2019 | Fuel system | If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2019-08 | 19V567000 | 2019 | Airbags | In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury. |
| 2019-06 | 19V503000 | 2017–2019 | Equipment | An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2019-03 | 19V244000 | 2019 | Equipment | If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2019-02 | 19V097000 | 2019 | Fuel system | The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Plus 27 older recalls. Check your VIN for the full list.
Safety recall repairs are done free by the brand's dealers. A mobile mechanic cannot do recall work. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls on your exact car. "Park it" means NHTSA and the maker say not to drive the vehicle until it is fixed.
What Camry owners told NHTSA
“The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning.”
“The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond with the check engine warning light illuminated.”
“1) driver side winder switch was overheated and generated a lot of smokes.”
“The contact stated while his sister-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently.”
What a mobile mechanic can do on a Camry
Most everyday Camry repairs fit in a van, including work on the brakes, wipers, windows and mirrors, electrical system. A mobile mechanic can read codes, test the battery and charging system, replace brakes, starters and alternators, and handle most cooling-system parts where the car is parked.
Transmission rebuilds, internal engine work and anything under a safety recall belong in a shop or at a dealer – a good mobile mechanic will tell you that before driving out. What mobile mechanics can and can't do
What common jobs cost
| Job | Repair shop average | Mobile mechanics we list | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic | $125–183 | $85–130 | Usually credited toward the repair |
| Battery replacement | $456–493 | $125–250 | Some mobile prices are install only |
| Brake pads, per axle | $335–394 | $125–215 | Pads and rotors: $310–390 mobile, $549–629 at a shop |
| Starter | $565–796 | $200–440 | Some mobile prices are labor only |
| Alternator | $809–1,088 | $200–500 | Some mobile prices are labor only |
Repair shop average: RepairPal national estimates, parts and labor before tax (updated Sep 3, 2026); pads and rotors from Kelley Blue Book (Jun 2026). Mobile: the middle half of prices that 90 mechanics listed on MobileMechanics.ai publish on their own websites (checked Oct 2026); some are labor only, so ask whether parts are included. Prices vary by vehicle and city; the mechanic quotes after looking. How we got these numbers
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Toyota Camry: questions
What are the most common Toyota Camry problems?
In NHTSA owner complaints for 2008–2024 models, the systems named most often are the throttle and cruise control, transmission and drivetrain, engine. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (1,412).
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 39 safety recalls covering 2008–2024 models. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to your car.
Are Toyota Camry recall repairs free?
Yes, safety recall repairs are done free by the brand's dealers. A mobile mechanic cannot do recall work, but can fix most other problems where the car is parked.
Can a mobile mechanic work on a Toyota Camry?
Yes, for most everyday repairs: diagnostics, batteries, starters, alternators, brakes and many cooling-system parts. Transmission and internal engine work need a shop. Find a mobile mechanic in your city.
Where this data comes from
- NHTSA – vehicle safety complaints (public complaint database)
- NHTSA – recalls lookup by VIN
- NHTSA – Product Information Catalog and Vehicle Listing (vPIC)
Complaint and recall records for Toyota Camry model years in range, retrieved September 2026. Owner quotes are short excerpts from public NHTSA complaint records, lightly cased for reading.