2011 Toyota Camry vs 2011 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Toyota Camry | 2011 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 597 | 516 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 400 | 359 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 106 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–33 | 48 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,200 mi | 81,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 31 | 260 |
| Air Bags | 71 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 68 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 70 | 28 |
| Visibility/wiper | 92 | 2 |
| Engine | 36 | 46 |
| Structure | 61 | 9 |
| Power Train | 49 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 28 |
| Stalling | 11 | 27 |
| Oil consumption | 10 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2011 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.