The Lemon Index2023 Toyota Camry.
The 2023 Toyota Camry is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 66 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 18, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 25 to 52 mpg combined. The best Toyota Camry year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 66 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Camry year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 9K to 40K miles on the car (14 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- seats 2024
The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets.
- wheels 2023
The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 125 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
- Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: ?Hybrid vehicle (HV) battery
- Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota CAMRY Later Release 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota CAMRY Later Release 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD Early Release | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD Early Release | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota CAMRY HYBRID Later Release 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD Early Release | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1250–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Electrical light the car didn't want to start even the battery is good No risk to other maybe if I stay stuck in the middle of no where I have not taking the car to no one No one has inspected Yes they were light on the dashboard
2023 Toyota Camry owner · NHTSA complaint 11741090
More owner reports
Was warming up and every sensor came on checked if I see any damage the car was normal
NHTSA complaint 11685538
The infotainment screen will randomly turn off while driving. The entire screen goes completely black and sometimes stays that way for several minutes. Up to 13 minutes with no way to display GPS information.
NHTSA complaint 11706035
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Toyota Camry reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 5.6× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 18; 100 is average). The best Toyota Camry year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2023 Toyota Camry problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (15%), automatic emergency braking (14%) and transmission & drivetrain (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Camry have?
2 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Camry get?
25 to 52 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Toyota Camry safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Toyota Camry cost in fuel a year?
About $1250 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Toyota Camry have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Camry year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2017 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works