2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Engine (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Seats 2013-01-16 · campaign 13V014000 · 3,235 vehicles
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Service bulletins (282)
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 282 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-26 · Service Brakes · 130,000 mi“break actuator, 2nd event event 1 complaint number 11234969 23 july 2019, dropped my car off with toyota clovis same dealership (jacob was my rep) because my brakes was making the creaking sound/thumping. i asked him to check my brakes and if that wasn't the problem, call me to let me know what the problem was. he called me later that day and said…”
2019-07-26 · Service Brakes · 100,000 mi“brake actuator: my brakes were making a creaking noise /thumping when pressed...in which case i thought it was just time for regular maintenance. about 0430, december 21, 2017 (my wedding anniversary) i was driving on the highway 99south headed from fresno, ca to tulare, ca...about a 45min drive. while on the highway, my car started to make rand…”
2019-03-22 · Service Brakes“the abs brake actuator on my toyota camry hybrid has gone bad causing my vehicle to be unsafe for operation. i was initially told that the actuator would be covered under a warranty extension. however after further inspection, i was told that it would not be covered because there isn't any warning lights on the dashboard and/or no error codes prese…”
2018-08-23 · Wheels · 137,000 mi“lug nuts swelling making it impossible to remove with supplied lug wrench. all 20 lug nuts show evidence of separation of the steel nut and the decorative chrome cover covering the steel lug nut. defect was found by tire dealer during purchase of new tires when the technician had difficulty removing lug nuts. according to the tire store manager…”
2018-02-10 · Engine · 181,000 mi“excessive oil consumption at a rate of 4 quarts every 3000 miles.…”
2015-04-20 · Service Brakes · 71,350 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry hybrid. while driving approximately 40 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle slowed down but did not respond normally. the air bags failed to deploy. no injuries were repo…”
2015-01-31 · Structure:body · 120,000 mi“three of the four door lock actuators have failed. the failures begin intermittently and then result in total failure. the front driver side door and rear driver side door have totally failed. the rear passenger door now intermittently fails. toyota indicated that they have no recalls or extended warranties. internet searches show that multiple toy…”
2014-11-20 · Structure · 60,000 mi“the dashboard on my 2010 toyota camry hybrid is melting and sticky to the touch. *tr…”
2014-01-30 · Service Brakes · 52,500 mi“i have noticed lately that when i depress my brake pedal, it starts to slow the car down, but suddenly disengages and i have to depress much harder. it's almost like the brakes let go. i know there is an issue with earlier models and their brakes, is it possible it would extend to 2012 camry hybrids? *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.