2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 26V511000Aug 6, 2026508,354 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

  Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. The instrument cluster display may fail during vehicle startup, deactivating the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key reminder. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment," 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB16 and 26TA16.

• Recall 25V595000Sep 11, 2025591,377 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

  Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026CACrash2 injuredAirbagsBrakesElectrical System

   The 2025 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid suffered a catastrophic electronic brake-by-wire and computer network failure during a low-speed stop. The brake pedal went completely mushy, and the vehicle registered zero deceleration for a full second, causing a collision. Immediately after impact, the dashboard displayed systemic failures across multiple ADAS and safety networks, specifically throwing explicit alerts for 'Airbag Malfunction,' 'Headlight Malfunction,' and 'System…

   NHTSA complaint #11769747 · source
2. Filed Jul 23, 2026NJElectrical System

   The wireless charging system in the car makes my battery in my phone very hot. It is located in the center console area. This could cause a fire. I know I am not the only person to have this issue, as I have read it many times in forums on the car. There needs to be some external cooling of some sort of design change.

   NHTSA complaint #11752453 · source
3. Filed Jul 16, 2026100 miOHDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle software had been hacked. While driving with the adaptive cruise control activated, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the infotainment center erroneously connected to the Apple CarPlay and Amazon Music services, and the message "Roads may be Icy - Drive with Care" was displayed, even though the temperature was 85 degrees. The cause of the failure was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11750852 · source
4. Filed Jun 27, 2026GAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   About a minute after the car is turned off (i.e. when in park and the push-button start is turned off), a warning on the heads up display will appear that reads “Low Battery Turn Power OFF.” It is unknown what causes this issue, but the vehicle has already been taken for maintenance once for this issue, and is reoccurring again less than a month after the initial problematic battery was fully replaced. There is no indication as to what is causing this issue, but maintenance…

   NHTSA complaint #11746868 · source
5. Filed Jun 12, 2026MDElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Manufacturer Recall Number25TB15 NHTSA Recall Number25V869 Toyota has failed to provide a fix for this recall which was supposed to happen in the first quarter of 2026. This is a potential fire hazard and needs to be fixed ASAP

   NHTSA complaint #11743669 · source
6. Filed Jun 5, 202634,000 miALElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at nighttime, the vehicle failed to detect a nearby vehicle, the interior lights failed to illuminate, and the high-beam headlight failed to illuminate as intended. An unknown message associated with the Blind Spot Monitoring system. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the warranty had expired. Upon further…

   NHTSA complaint #11742253 · source
7. Filed May 13, 2026CABrakesElectrical System

   The vehicle has encountered repeated hybrid system and battery-related issues. Symptoms have included stalling, sudden loss of power, hybrid warning messages, charging/battery malfunction warnings, electrical system irregularities, and unsafe driving behavior. The exact root cause is currently UNKNOWN. However, based on the recurring issues and vehicle behavior, the concern appears related to the hybrid battery and/or associated electrical systems. The condition has affected…

   NHTSA complaint #11737493 · source
8. Filed Apr 30, 2026PACrashBrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   Pulling into driveway and Stepped on brakes at less than 5 mph and whole car started shaking out of nowhere (similar feeling to when you land on the runway in a plane). Steered sharply to not hit other vehicle and hit a tree. Car was inspected less than 3 days ago.

   NHTSA complaint #11734906 · source
9. Filed Apr 14, 202654,000 miIDElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2025 Toyota Camry. The vehicle was an IAA auction sale. The contact stated that upon purchasing and picking up the vehicle from the auction dealer, the contact scanned the vehicle with an OBD reader to clear the check engine warning lights, and the odometer reading changed from 6,000 to 54,000 miles. The contact discovered the mileage discrepancy while the vehicle was still at the auction lot. The dealer was notified, but no assistance…

   NHTSA complaint #11731152 · source
10. Filed Apr 13, 2026IL1 injuredElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts

    On [XXX], I turned on the driver's seat heater. It started on the high setting. In a very short time the heat became extremely uncomfortable and I shut it off. However, the seat continued to release high amounts of heat which resulted in a burn after a few minutes before I could stop and exit the car. The backs of my thighs, my buttocks, my pereneum and part of my scrotum were burned. I saw my primary care doctor the next day and she confirmed it was a first degree burn. She…

    NHTSA complaint #11730879 · source
11. Filed Mar 17, 2026FLElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

    NHTSA complaint #11725061 · source
12. Filed Feb 25, 2026AZElectrical System

    I’ve had the vehicle two months and it has the black screen of death. Although there is a massive recall due to this my car is not on the recall list. Why is Toyota allowed to continue selling vehicles that they have known to have this issue since 2023? The car is not safe to drive at all. I didn’t spend 40k for a paper weight. Unacceptable they’ve been allowed to continue to sell vehicles with this defect for years and giving no disclosure about the issue when purchasing…

    NHTSA complaint #11720341 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology