2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems & reliability
130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
6 complaints report injuries (7 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Propulsion System → | 40 | 31% |
| Unknown / Other | 24 | 18% |
| Power Train → | 18 | 14% |
| Seats → | 17 | 13% |
| Electrical System → | 13 | 10% |
| Engine | 7 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% |
| Structure | 6 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 21 reported components →What owners report
“The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to perform the recall repair was unavailable, posing a safety risk while driving. The local dealer was contacted on several occasions. The manufacturer was…”
Hybrid Propulsion System · filed Sep 15, 2026
“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned and is it available for inspection upon request? Component/System: Brake-by-wire hydraulic fluid loop, master cylinder assembly, or stroke simulator system on a 2026 Lexus RX 350h (VIN: [XXX]; 2,450 miles). Cash-purchased new in XXX. Weak, unrestricted hydraulic…”
Service Brakes · filed Sep 13, 2026
“The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”
Hybrid Propulsion System · filed Sep 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
30 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The 10 most recent:
Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid SE and XSE vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the cushion of rear suspension member when turning or driving on an uneven road
T-SB-0036-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2026
Some 2025 — 2026 model year Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a MIL on condition with DTC P0A1B94(Drive Motor "A" Control Module Unexpected Operation) stored. The logic in the MG ECU has been modified to address this…
T-SB-0034-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat…
T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2026
During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important…
T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026
A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors…
T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026
Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions…
T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026
Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: • Careful inspection for paint…
T-SB-0061-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 11, 2026
Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise from the front left axle hub at speeds less than 5 mph.
T-SB-0031-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit the weatherstrip on the panoramic roof center glass peeling on the edges of the glass.
T-SB-0097-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 14, 2026
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26.
T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.