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2023 Toyota Camry problems & reliability

60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota Camry, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
60
Recall campaigns
2
Fire reports
1 (2%)
Crash reports
9 (15%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
26 MPG combined
City 22 · highway 33 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
125
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

5 complaints report injuries (7 injured).

Federal crash records (FARS 20202023): 2023 Toyota Camry vehicles were involved in 42 fatal crashes with 21 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Unknown OR Other17
Electrical System8
Power Train7
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Fuel/propulsion System6
Service Brakes6
Air Bags5
Engine5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Back Over Prevention3

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

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26

What owners report

  • My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a normal or safe operating procedure. The problem occurs…

    Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 22, 2026

  • On July 10, 2026, my vehicle was parked, turned off, and unattended. The front windows were partially rolled down because the outside temperature was approximately 80°F. I had been away from the vehicle for about one hour. Approximately 20 minutes before discovering the incident, I heard fire trucks nearby but did not…

    Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 12, 2026

  • Component/System: Smart Key System / Automatic Door Locking System I own a 2023 Toyota Camry LE equipped with a Smart Key System. I parked the vehicle, turned off the engine, and left the smart key inside the vehicle. My [XXX] child remained securely strapped into a rear child safety seat and was sleeping inside. I…

    Electrical System · filed Jul 6, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

125 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota Camry. The 10 most recent:

  • 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

  • Some customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon further inspection, a loose C90/C27 connector pin at the EGR valve may be found. To correct this concern, please reference the repair…

    T-SB-0023-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2026

  • OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

    T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2026

  • OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.

    T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 30, 2026

  • Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.

    T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 28, 2026

  • Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…

    T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 7, 2026

  • Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON…

    T-SB-0010-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2025

  • The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…

    T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign · issued Jun 13, 2025

  • To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system…

    T-TT-0780-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2025

  • To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system…

    T-TT-0780-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2025

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 2023 Toyota Camry has 2 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.

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Toyota or NHTSA.