2023 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Vehicle Speed Control (4)
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Safety recalls (2)
Seats 2024-02-21 · campaign 24V128000 · 4,212 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2023-06-15 · campaign 23V432000 · 298 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (125)
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.
Structure:body 2026-04-14 · T-SB-0097-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2024 model year camry and 2018 – 2026 model year camry hybrid vehicles may exhibit the weatherstrip on the panoramic roof center glass peeling on the edges of the glass.
Engine 2026-04-01 · T-SB-0023-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may experience a rough running engine with a mil on p140018 dtc. upon further inspection, a loose c90/c27 connector pin at the egr valve may be found. to correct this concern, please reference the repair section of this tsb.
Engine 2026-02-27 · T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 27, 2026: this bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Electrical System 2026-01-30 · T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice january 30, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0001-26.
Electrical System 2026-01-28 · T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2024 model year toyota vehicles equipped with a premium audio with dynamic navigation system require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 125 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-14 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 12,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2023 toyota camry. the contact stated that while attempting to exit the driveway at an undisclosed speed, the engine unexpectedly revved, and the vehicle accelerated forward, striking a trash bin. the contact stated that depressing the brake pedal caused the engine to rev higher. upon shifting into reverse (r), the vehicle unexpe…”
2026-09-14 · Unknown Or Other“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 t…”
2026-09-06 · Structure:body · 🔥 fire“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 fin…”
2026-08-14 · Structure:body“paint has peeled in 2 sections on my driver's side door. toyota states it is not under warranty and cannot assist.…”
2026-07-22 · Unknown Or Other“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 mult…”
2026-07-12 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“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 re…”
2026-07-06 · Structure:body“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 wip…”
2026-06-12 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“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. …”
2026-06-09 · Power Train“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. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.