Short answer
Among Toyota Camry model years through 2024, 2003, 2015, 2021 and 2 more years have the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (1) and 2007 and 2009 have the most (10). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
Quick read
Toyota Camry: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 25 (2000–2024)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 48
- Fewest recalls
- 2003, 2015, 2021 and 2 more years (1)
- Most recalls
- 2007 and 2009 (10)
- Most recalled system
- Equipment (23)
- 5-star overall rating
- 2012, 2013, 2014 and 10 more years
Toyota Camry Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5 stars | Seats |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 stars | Seats, Wheels |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 stars | Air bags |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 stars | Air bags |
| 2020 | 3 | 5 stars | Air bags, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019 | 6 | 5 stars | Equipment, Fuel system, gasoline, Air bags |
| 2018 | 8 | 5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Service brakes, hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling |
| 2017 | 3 | 5 stars | Air bags, Equipment, Tires |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 stars | Air bags, Equipment |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 stars | Steering |
| 2014 | 3 | 5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Suspension, Visibility |
| 2013 | 2 | 5 stars | Equipment, Visibility |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 stars | Equipment, Seats |
| 2011 | 5 | 3–4 stars | Equipment, Seats, Suspension |
| 2010 | 9 | Not rated | Equipment, Seats, Vehicle speed control |
| 2009 | 10 | Not rated | Seats, Equipment, Vehicle speed control |
| 2008 | 7 | Not rated | Equipment, Seats, Vehicle speed control |
| 2007 | 10 | Not rated | Air bags, Equipment, Seats |
| 2006 | 5 | Not rated | Equipment, Seats |
| 2005 | 5 | Not rated | Equipment, Engine and engine cooling, Seat belts |
| 2004 | 3 | Not rated | Air bags, Engine and engine cooling, Seat belts |
| 2003 | 1 | Not rated | Air bags |
| 2002 | 4 | Not rated | Air bags, Tires |
| 2001 | 2 | Not rated | Structure, Vehicle speed control |
| 2000 | 2 | Not rated | Suspension, Vehicle speed control |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20241 recall
- 20232 recalls
- 20221 recall
- 20211 recall
- 20203 recalls
- 20196 recalls
- 20188 recalls
- 20173 recalls
- 20162 recalls
- 20151 recall
- 20143 recalls
- 20132 recalls
- 20122 recalls
- 20115 recalls
- 20109 recalls
- 200910 recalls
- 20087 recalls
- 200710 recalls
- 20065 recalls
- 20055 recalls
- 20043 recalls
- 20031 recall
- 20024 recalls
- 20012 recalls
- 20002 recalls
Toyota Camry: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Toyota Camry recalls are equipment (23), seats (18), air bags (13), vehicle speed control (10) and fuel system, gasoline (8). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 14 of these 25 model years, and 2012, 2013, 2014 and 10 more years earned 5 stars. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Toyota Camry Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Toyota Camry?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2003, 2015, 2021 and 2 more years are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 1 each.
Which Toyota Camry model years have the most recalls?
2007 and 2009 have the most, with 10 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "Camry", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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