2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid seats & seat belts 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026NYSeats & Seat Belts

   5-year-old child buckled in back seat with his booster. Vehicle put in park and went to try and get out of the vehicle. Went to unbuckle and it wasn't working. Trying to adjust and wiggle it it got extremely tight on child and after several attempts to unlock it wouldn't. The seatbelt needed to be cut. It turned into a emergency fast with a child hurt. Several people tried to get him out and unbuckle the seat and it wouldn't. The child's got red markings over his waist now…

   NHTSA complaint #11769568 · source
2. Filed Oct 6, 2026ORSeats & Seat Belts

   The driver's seat causes severe pain and numbness during normal driving, making it difficult to maintain a safe and consistent driving position. I experience significant pain, and my leg can become completely numb while driving. There is also a hard piece of plastic or metal that can be felt through the bottom of the seat. When it presses against me, it causes pain, numbness, and a significant distraction while driving. The lumbar support also feels extremely hard and…

   NHTSA complaint #11769204 · source
3. Filed Oct 2, 2026CASeats & Seat Belts

   While driving, the front seatback exhibits an unstable internal structure. Whenever I shift my body weight or lean into the seat during normal driving maneuvers (such as turning, accelerating, or braking), the seatback pops and pokes my upper and lower back. It feels as though the internal frame, springs, or structural components are slipping, adjusting, or failing to remain securely locked in place. This is very distracting while driving. The location of the popping and…

   NHTSA complaint #11768474 · source
4. Filed Sep 8, 2026TXSeats & Seat Belts

   Both the front driver and passenger seat backs in my 2026 Toyota Camry XSE hybrid with 7,500 miles exhibit a distinct, physical popping sensation, shifting, and structural looseness during normal driving conditions (such as acceleration, braking, and turning). The internal frame or components of both seat backs feel unstable, as though they are not fully locking into place. I took the vehicle to the authorized dealer (Toyota of Plano) for inspection, but they declined to…

   NHTSA complaint #11762661 · source
5. Filed Sep 7, 2026TXSeats & Seat Belts

   I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the front driver and passenger seatbacks on my 2026 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid. Vehicle: 2026 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid VIN: [XXX] Mileage: approximately 5,200 miles I first noticed the problem approximately two weeks ago. Both the driver and front passenger seatbacks have noticeable popping/clicking noises and feel loose. The condition occurs when leaning back against the seatback, accelerating, braking, turning, and when…

   NHTSA complaint #11762507 · source
6. Filed Aug 8, 2026TXSeats & Seat Belts

   What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The front seat assemblies in my 2026 Toyota Camry XSE have developed an abnormal creaking/popping movement and noise during normal use. The issue appears to involve the seat structure, frame, mounting mechanism, or related components underneath the front seats. The vehicle and affected seat components are available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety…

   NHTSA complaint #11755657 · source
7. Filed Aug 1, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechSeats & Seat BeltsVisibility & Wipers

   Driver seat feels like something is loose in the back and is popping randomly almost like somebody’s kicking you in the back. It can be very distracting while driving. This happened on the 2026LE I had that I turned in because of that problem. I’ve had it seen several times by the dealership for this issue and there’s no solution. There’s also an issue with the wiper blades going extremely too slow for rain, especially in South Florida with weather that includes torrential…

   NHTSA complaint #11754226 · source
8. Filed Jul 30, 2026CASeats & Seat Belts

   Everytime I break and accelerate there’s a popping noise coming from the middle back part of the driver seat. I took it to a Toyota dealerships and they drove it and it did the same thing. And all they could do was tell me wait until there’s a recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11753885 · source
9. Filed Jul 21, 2026KSSeats & Seat Belts

   Passenger seat constantly popping when braking or accelerating. You can also feel a large bag in the lower lumbar area. All very uncomfortable for what I thought would be the best car we have ever owned. Very disappointed in Toyota, as seat popping happened in 2025 models too

   NHTSA complaint #11751725 · source
10. Filed Jul 19, 2026TXSeats & Seat Belts

    Driver seat feels very hot when driving. This I never experienced before with other car. AC is turned on even at low temperature but not even that beats the heat on the driver seat.

    NHTSA complaint #11751334 · source
11. Filed Jul 6, 2026CASeats & Seat Belts

    The driver seat has a popping, crunching noise and sensation near shoulder and mid section area. This is more pronounced when accelerating and braking. This will be causing discomfort and distraction while driving.

    NHTSA complaint #11748644 · source
12. Filed Jul 2, 2026NVSeats & Seat Belts

    Toyota Camry driver seat issue. popping noise, crunching sounds, and a physical shifting sensation in the mid-back and shoulder areas. Very annoying and distracting when driving.

    NHTSA complaint #11748072 · 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