2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (257) · Vehicle Speed Control (155) · Visibility/Wiper (19)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
541 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2015-10-22 · campaign 15V689000 · 1,814,284 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2012-10-10 · campaign 12V491000 · 2,519,424 vehicles
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches
Service bulletins (221)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-02-13 · T-SB-0009-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. this bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year repair manual while performing a rescue charge. the grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair manual ref
Engine 2026-02-13 · T-SB-0119-15 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 13, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0009-26.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Showing the 6 most recent of 221 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-12-29 · Service Brakes · 190,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. the contact stated while driving at approximately 25 mph, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. in addition, the check vsc system warning light was illuminated. the contact mentioned that the brake pedal was soft. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was…”
2021-11-02 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 216,053 mi“the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. the contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stability control (vsc) warning light was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the air brake actuators to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. the…”
2021-03-10 · Service Brakes · 101,775 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, several unknown warning the lights became illuminated. the vehicle was taken to toyota carlsbad parts & service department (6020 avenida encinas, carlsbad, ca 92011) where it was diagnosed with the abs actuator needing to be replaced. the vehicle was not repai…”
2019-11-22 · Service Brakes · 131,454 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. while driving 40 mph in the cold rain, the contact had to exert extra pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to toyota of surprise (13543 n autoshow ave, surprise, az 85388, (623) 469-6027), but was not di…”
2019-07-16 · Service Brakes · 222,000 mi“a while back i was driving on a residential street my vsc message came on and i notice a jerk in the tires if it was sliding, so i immediately pulled over turned the vehicle off hoping it could be a sensor failure so after sitting for 5 mins i turned the car back on notice the message wasn't there anymore i then begin to drive the vehicle for a goo…”
2019-07-05 · Service Brakes · 187,000 mi“as i was driving a loud noise came on inside the car my abs light and brake light came on and then my brakes failed almost causing a huge wreck and from what i have read it is the abs accutator or brake accutator which i guess is the same thing but apparently a lot of the toyota camry hybrids are having this issue where the breaks are failing and c…”
2019-07-03 · Vehicle Speed Control · 201,000 mi“my car will not let me accelerate past 40mph. once i do pass 40mph my check engine light and check hybrid system light comes on and the car shuts down right after. this is all when driving the vehicle. the first time happened on the highway when i went 65 and it cut straight out.…”
2019-06-17 · Service Brakes · 140,000 mi“check vsc system as well as abs and tire lights come on. known issue with toyota. had a maintenance program, but won't help me because it didn't start to occur until 1 month after expiration date. they don't send notifications. you have to wait until the problem occurs which could be after it causes an accident!…”
2019-06-08 · Service Brakes · 128,000 mi“vehicle was in motion going straight on a city street, and "check vsc system" notification turned on. brake light, abs light, and (!) all came on. brakes became shaky when pressed.…”
2019-05-20 · Service Brakes · 204,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle jerked. in addition, the traction control, emergency brake, and vehicle stability control warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to toyota chula vista (650 main st, chula vista, ca 9…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.