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NHTSA complaints, Jan 1 to Aug 24, 2026 Updated Aug 24

Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints are up 291% this year

184 complaints filed with NHTSA in 2026 so far, against 47 in the same window last year. Hybrid propulsion system is the top component, and the 2026 model year files the most.

2026 YTD
184
rank 69 of 765 models
Same window 2025
47
Jan 1 to Aug 24
Year over year
+291%
market overall +2%
Top component
Hybrid propulsion system
37 of 184, 20%

Top problem areas

ComponentComplaintsShare
Hybrid propulsion system3720%
Unknown or other3117%
Electrical system2614%
Seats2313%

A complaint can cite more than one area, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Model years behind the complaints

Model yearComplaintsShare
202611563%
20256938%

What the data says

Hybrid propulsion system accounts for about 20% of this year's Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints. Complaints are spread across several areas, which reads more like normal ownership noise than a single defect.

The 2026 model year contributes 115 complaints (63%). A cluster this concentrated on a fresh model year is worth checking against open recalls before buying.

Complaints are up sharply year over year, 47 to 184 (+291%), in a market that rose about 2%. Year-over-year movement is the most useful signal here: a model's sales are roughly stable from one year to the next, so a sharp rise means the per-vehicle complaint rate genuinely moved, not just that the model is popular.

How to read this

Raw complaint totals track how many Toyota Camry Hybrids are on the road as much as they track quality, so a high count on a best-seller is partly a volume story. Complaints are also self-reported: they capture what owners chose to file, not a controlled survey. Use these numbers to know where to look during a pre-purchase inspection and which recalls to check, not as a verdict on their own. Compare any car instantly in the Car Complaint Checker, or read the full 2026 study for the market-wide picture and methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?

Complaint counts alone cannot answer that, because they track how many are on the road as much as build quality. What the 2026 data shows: 184 NHTSA complaints so far (rank 69 of 765 models), +291% year over year, with hybrid propulsion system the most-cited area. Treat it as a starting point and cross-check recalls and a pre-purchase inspection for the specific vehicle.

What is the most common Toyota Camry Hybrid complaint?

Hybrid propulsion system: 37 of the 184 complaints filed in 2026 cite it (about 20%). Complaints are spread across several areas, which reads more like normal ownership noise than a single defect.

Which Toyota Camry Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2026 model year, with 115 of this year's 184 complaints (about 63%). A cluster this concentrated on a fresh model year is worth checking against open recalls before buying.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, complaints received 2026-01-01..2026-08-24, compared with 2025-01-01..2025-08-24 (same window). Counted once per complaint ID, vehicles only. Aggregated data is available under CC BY 4.0 with a link to GarageCalc.