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2022 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls

Far fewer Steady

NHTSA has received 61 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota Camry, or 13.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.31, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #32 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 62% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 67% lower.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2021-12-30 and 2026-08-29. Median delay from incident to filing: 14 days.

61Complaints
13.1Complaints per year on the road
0.31Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
21.3%Share involving a crash or fire
16Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2021) drew 28.7 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 17.1 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 26 complaints, 65% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Body & structure (18.0% of complaints), followed by Airbags & seat belts (14.8%) and Transmission / powertrain (9.8%). Body & structure complaints are 2.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Body & structure reports, owners most often mention “button door”, “security”, “actuator”, “wipers” and “lock”. 13 reports (21.3%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 9 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 27 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (41% of incidents). In the last 12 months 16 new complaints were filed, versus 13 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 15% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles0.31
  • vs. other Toyota models0.38
  • vs. other 2022 models0.34
  • vs. other Midsize sedans0.33
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (26)0.35
  • #32 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201888.1 per year2.09
  • 201952.6 per year1.25
  • 202041.8 per year0.99
  • 202128.7 per year0.68
  • 202213.1 per year0.31
  • 202317.1 per year0.41
  • 202417.9 per year0.43
  • 202591.5 per year2.17

Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Body & structure11 · 18.0% · 1.96×
  • Airbags & seat belts9 · 14.8% · 3.88×
  • Transmission / powertrain6 · 9.8% · 0.84×
  • Electrical6 · 9.8% · 0.62×
  • Brakes6 · 9.8% · 1.62×
  • Interior & equipment6 · 9.8% · 1.09×
  • Engine4 · 6.6% · 0.3×
  • Driver-assist systems3 · 4.9% · 0.85×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Body & structure · Common terms in reports

  • button door3
  • security3
  • actuator3
  • wipers3
  • lock3
  • panel3

Airbags & seat belts · Common terms in reports

  • deployed4
  • air bags4
  • police4
  • airbags3
  • injuries3
  • total3

Problem areas: Engine · Transmission / powertrain · Airbags & seat belts · Brakes · Electrical · Interior & equipment · Fuel system · Body & structure · Steering · Wheels, tires & suspension · Driver-assist systems

When complaints were filed

2021: 1 1 2021 2022: 10 10 2022 2023: 15 15 2023 2024: 8 8 2024 2025: 13 13 2025 2026: 14 14 2026
  • Crashes reported: 12
  • Fires reported: 1
  • Injuries: 9
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr23.0%
  • 1–2 yrs24.6%
  • 2–3 yrs11.5%
  • 3–5 yrs41.0%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 27 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2022 · Midsize sedans

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2022 Nissan Altima204.30.1
2022 Toyota Camry6113.10.31
2022 Chevrolet Malibu9420.10.48
2022 Hyundai Sonata11023.50.56
2022 Honda Accord29262.51.49

Safety recalls (1)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Campaign 23V865000 · 2023-12-20

Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

How to check whether your car has an open recall ›

Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Toyota Camry?

61 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Camry, or about 13.1 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Toyota Camry?

The most common category is Body & structure, accounting for 18.0% of complaints.

Does the 2022 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).

Is the 2022 Toyota Camry still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 16 new complaints were filed, versus 13 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

How does the 2022 Toyota Camry compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 61 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota Camry, or 13.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.31, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #32 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 62% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 67% lower.