Moderate Risk / Inspect First NHTSA Record ID #2023-toyota-camry

2023 Toyota Camry Problems & Recalls

Comprehensive defect analysis based on official US Federal safety databases.

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Defect Risk Score
49 / 100
Exercise Caution
Owner Complaints
65
Filed with NHTSA
Safety Recalls
2
Free Dealer Fixes
Incidents Reported
12
10 Crashes • 2 Fires
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2023 Toyota Camry Top Failure Categories

Distribution of driver complaints across vehicle components according to federal taxonomy.

Unknown Or Other 21.5%
14 reported failures
Electrical System 12.3%
8 reported failures
Powertrain & Transmission 10.8%
7 reported failures
Vehicle Speed Control 6.2%
4 reported failures
Wheels & Tires 6.2%
4 reported failures
Engine & Cooling 6.2%
4 reported failures
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Official Safety Recalls for 2023 Toyota Camry (2)

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NHTSA Campaign #23V432000 Component: Wheels & Tires

Defect Summary: 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.

Safety Hazard: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free 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.

NHTSA Campaign #24V128000 Component: Seats & Interior

Defect Summary: 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."

Safety Hazard: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Free 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.

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🗣️ Real Driver Reports

Verified NHTSA Owner Complaints

Excerpts of actual incident reports submitted to the federal Office of Defects Investigation (ODI).

ODI #11771196 • Vehicle Speed Control 10/14/2026

"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..."

ODI #11763994 • Unknown Or Other 09/14/2026

"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..."

ODI #11762456 • Electrical System 09/06/2026

"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..."

ODI #11756975 • Body & Structure 08/14/2026

"paint has peeled in 2 sections on my driver's side door. Toyota states it is not under warranty and cannot assist."

ODI #11756977 • Body & Structure 08/14/2026

"paint has peeled in 2 sections on my driver's side door. Toyota states it is not under warranty and cannot assist."