2023 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Camry, most often about driver assistance & safety tech. There are 2 recalls for this model year.

Complaints: 64
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 9
Fires: 2
Injuries: 7
Median mileage: 30,000 mi

Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners not to drive it until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Key facts

Driver Assistance & Safety Tech is the most-reported problem area, named in 10 of 64 complaints (16%).
Electrical System (9) and fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion (8) follow.
Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 30,000 mi.
Owners reported 9 crashes, 2 fires and 7 injuries.
The 2023 Toyota Camry has 2 recalls on file, including at least one “do not drive” warning.
It ranks 15th of 20 Toyota Camry model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)	Complaints
Unknown or other	18
Electrical system	8
Power train	7
Fuel/propulsion system	7
Service brakes	6
Engine	5
Air bags	5
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	4

When problems happen (mileage)

Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2023 Toyota Camry complaints that list mileage.

2023 Toyota Camry recalls (2)

Recall 24V128000Feb 21, 20244,212 vehicles
SEATS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB04 and 24TA04.
Recall 23V432000Jun 15, 2023298 vehiclesDo not drive
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
Risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on or before August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA05.

Recent 2023 Toyota Camry complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Filed Sep 14, 2026VAOther / Unknown
The lock/unlocking of the car doors no longer functions. When pressing unlock on the key or door, the doors do not unlock. When pressing lock on the key or door, the doors do not lock. The only way into the vehicle is using the physical key to unlock the door. The bigger issue is when driving, the door is not locked when the car is in motion, and the door can be opened if a child or person slightly pulls the handle. The components have not been inspected and there have been…
NHTSA complaint #11763994 · source
Filed Sep 6, 2026TXFireBody & StructureElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
I woke up to my car on fire and Toyota is saying they don’t know what happened but they’re also saying it wasn’t their fault I’ve never seen a brand new car just randomly set on fire and then nobody really look for any answers I just put brand new tires on the car the day before it burnt up I’m currently behind on my car payments because of the financial strain this whole situation put me in because on top of a divorce I wasn’t prepared to go and buy another car I’ve just…
NHTSA complaint #11762456 · source
Filed Jul 22, 2026SCElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain
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 intermittently and has happened multiple times. I believe there may be a defect involving the ignition key release system, shift interlock, park position switch, or…
NHTSA complaint #11752230 · source
Filed Jul 12, 2026WAFireOther / Unknown
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 initially realize they were responding to my vehicle. When I returned, I discovered that the vehicle had caught fire and that the fire department had already…
NHTSA complaint #11749802 · source
Filed Jul 6, 2026MIBody & StructureElectrical System
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 briefly stepped outside to wipe dust from the windshield while standing next to the vehicle. After the driver’s door closed, the vehicle automatically locked…
NHTSA complaint #11748569 · source
Filed Jun 12, 2026PADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
My backup camera which is tied to my entire infotainment system goes off and on while driving the vehicle, causing distractions. It is particularly unsafe when backing up and the back of camera shuts off and reboot, and comes back on.
NHTSA complaint #11743822 · source
Filed Jun 9, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain
Transmission (UB80E) 2023 Toyota Camry; when pushing on the gas pedal there is a whining/whistling sound: vehicle shutters and all at once takes off like an airplane; gear shifting is not right. Inspected 0n 6/8/2026 by Toyota Dealer - noise coming from the transmission due to the final drive going out. No DTC's present at this time.
NHTSA complaint #11742906 · source
Filed May 31, 2026FLElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
Electrical light the car didn't want to start even the battery is good No risk to other maybe if I stay stuck in the middle of no where I have not taking the car to no one No one has inspected Yes they were light on the dashboard
NHTSA complaint #11741090 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. 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