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Toyota Camry
Car and Driver rates the Camry 9/10 as an Editors' Choice, saying it hasn't won awards for stimulating the senses but has taken home honors for its signature blend of affordability, spaciousness, and efficiency, with the 2026 Camry now only offered as a hybrid, offering a standard 225-hp front-wheel-drive arrangement as the ultimate fuel-miser or a 232-hp all-wheel-drive setup that increases output without tanking efficiency. MotorTrend rates the 2026 Camry 9.5/10, saying America's best-selling passenger car was just redesigned for 2025 so 2026 updates are limited to a Nightshade special edition and a new Dark Cosmos blue color, with the hybrid-across-the-entire-lineup ninth generation offering front- or all-wheel drive and calling it possibly the best-driving Camry ever, with impressive steering, linear brake feel, and roll-resistant body control, rivaling the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Nissan Altima.
Hybrid-only, for the best of both worlds
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) rates the Camry 9/10 as an Editors' Choice, saying it hasn't won awards for stimulating the senses but has taken home honors for its signature blend of affordability, spaciousness, and efficiency, with the 2026 Camry now only offered as a hybrid, offering a standard 225-hp front-wheel-drive arrangement as the ultimate fuel-miser or a 232-hp all-wheel-drive setup that increases output without tanking efficiency.
Possibly the best-driving Camry ever
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) rates the 2026 Camry 9.5/10, calling it possibly the best-driving Camry ever, with impressive steering, linear brake feel, and roll-resistant body control, rivaling the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Nissan Altima.
Minor changes after a full 2025 redesign
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says America's best-selling passenger car was just redesigned for 2025, so 2026 updates are limited to a Nightshade special edition and a new Dark Cosmos blue color.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Toyota Camry still available with a gas-only engine?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says no, the 2026 Camry is only offered as a hybrid.
How much horsepower does the Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 225 hp in the FWD version or 232 hp with AWD.
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The 2025 Toyota Camry is built around 2.5L hybrid system, rated at 225 / 232 horsepower across its midsize sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2025 Camry seats 5 and is a Midsize sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2025 Camry.
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2025 Toyota Camry
The redesigned 2025 Camry is hybrid-only in the U.S., with front- or all-wheel drive and four trim positions split between comfort and sport appearance.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Toyota Camry model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Camry | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Toyota Camry | 2025 record → | |
| 2015 Toyota Camry | 2015 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Toyota Camry.
The Toyota Camry is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry has grown since the 1990s to fit the mid-size classification (wide-body)—although the two widths co-existed in that decade. Since the release of the wide-bodied versions, Camry has been extolled by Toyota as the firm's second "world car" after the Corolla.
Source: Toyota Camry (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Toyota Camry at a glance
- Production
- March 1982 – present
- Class
- Compact car: 1982–1998 (narrow-body), Mid-size car: 1991–present (wide-body)
- Predecessor
- Toyota Celica Camry, Toyota Corona (Asia, for XV20 model), Toyota Avensis (T270), Toyota Avensis (Europe, for XV70 model)
- Successor
- Toyota Avensis (Europe, for XV30 model)
NHTSA rated the 2024 Toyota Camry overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- February 2024, Seats. 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… Consequence: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Toyota Camry, most often about structure (11), unknown or other (8), air bags (6).
Year by year
The Toyota Camry across 12 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Camry | 43–51 | $1,250–$1,500 | 5 | 0 | 5 stars | |
| 2025 Toyota Camry | 44–51 | $1,200–$1,400 | 5 | 0 | 5 stars | |
| 2024 Toyota Camry | 25–52 | $1,200–$2,500 | 9 | 1 | 48 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Toyota Camry | 25–52 | $1,200–$2,500 | 10 | 2 | 62 | 5 stars |
| 2022 Toyota Camry | 25–52 | $1,200–$2,500 | 9 | 1 | 59 | 5 stars |
| 2021 Toyota Camry | 25–52 | $1,200–$2,500 | 9 | 1 | 155 | 5 stars |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | 25–52 | $1,200–$2,500 | 10 | 3 | 270 | 5 stars |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | 26–52 | $1,200–$2,400 | 7 | 6 | 393 | 5 stars |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 26–52 | $1,200–$2,400 | 7 | 8 | 736 | 5 stars |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | 24–40 | $1,550–$2,600 | 4 | 3 | 148 | 5 stars |
| 2016 Toyota Camry | 25–40 | $1,550–$2,500 | 4 | 2 | 185 | 5 stars |
| 2015 Toyota Camry | 25–40 | $1,550–$2,500 | 4 | 1 | 270 | 5 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Toyota Camry, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 47.5 to 47.0 | |||
| 2024 to 2025 | 9 to 5 | 38.5 to 47.5 | Labels: Camry HEV AWD LE, Camry HEV AWD SE/XLE, Camry HEV AWD XSE, Camry HEV FF LE, and 1 more | Labels: Camry, Camry AWD LE/SE, Camry AWD XLE/XSE, Camry Hybrid LE, and 5 more; Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI, 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Transmissions: Automatic (S8) |
| 2023 to 2024 | 10 to 9 | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl 3-mode (Spt/Normal/Eco) | ||
| 2022 to 2023 | 9 to 10 | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl 3-mode (Spt/Normal/Eco) | ||
| 2020 to 2021 | 10 to 9 | Labels: Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSE | Labels: Camry Hybrid XLE/SE | |
| 2019 to 2020 | 7 to 10 | 39.0 to 38.5 | Labels: Camry AWD LE/SE, Camry AWD XLE/XSE, Camry TRD; Drives: All-Wheel Drive | |
| 2018 to 2019 | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI; Hybrid | |||
| 2017 to 2018 | 4 to 7 | 32.0 to 39.0 | Labels: Camry LE/SE, Camry XLE/XSE, Camry XSE; Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI, 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Transmissions: Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (S8) | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (S6), Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| 2016 to 2017 | 32.5 to 32.0 |
Buying used
What the Toyota Camry recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | seats | None |
| 2023 | 2 | wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs); seats | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2022 | 1 | air bags (sensor) | None |
| 2021 | 1 | air bags (sensor) | None |
| 2020 | 3 | engine and engine cooling; fuel system, gasoline (delivery); air bags (sensor) | None |
| 2019 | 6 | equipment (other); air bags (sensor); fuel system, gasoline (delivery); 1 more | None |
| 2018 | 8 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery); engine and engine cooling; service brakes, hydraulic (power assist); 1 more | None |
| 2017 | 3 | air bags (knee bolster); tires (temporary/emergency spare tire); equipment (other) | None |
| 2016 | 2 | air bags (sensor); equipment (other) | None |
| 2015 | 1 | steering (electric power assist system) | None |
Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside
- 2023, campaign 23V-432 (Jun 2023): wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs). A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 417 | 18% | 2018 (194) |
| unknown or other | 355 | 15% | 2018 (97) |
| engine | 329 | 14% | 2018 (133) |
| service brakes | 326 | 14% | 2018 (163) |
| electrical system | 260 | 11% | 2020 (67) |
| air bags | 242 | 10% | 2021 (78) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Toyota Camry trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 232 | 163 | 3,594 | – | 50 | $30,495 |
| SE | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 232 | 163 | 3,627 | – | 46 | $32,995 |
| Nightshade | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 232 | 163 | 3,627 | – | 46 | $33,995 |
| XLE | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 232 | 163 | 3,649 | – | 46 | $35,695 |
| XSE | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 232 | 163 | 3,682 | – | 43 | $36,895 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Toyota Camry model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 232 | 3,594–3,682 | – | 13 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 232 | 3,594–3,682 | – | 13 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 3.5-liter V6 | 206–301 | 3,310–3,575 | – | 15.8 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 3.5-liter V6 | 203–301 | 3,310–3,575 | – | 15.8 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 3.5-liter V6 | 203–301 | 3,310–3,575 | – | 15.8 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 3.5-liter V6 | 203–301 | 3,310–3,575 | – | 15.8 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 3.5-liter V6 | 203–301 | 3,241–3,572 | – | 14.5–15.8 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 203–206 | 3,241–3,395 | – | 14.5–16 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 203–206 | 3,241–3,395 | – | 14.5–16 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 178 | 3,245–3,350 | – | 17 |
| 2016 | 8 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 178–200 | 3,240–3,585 | – | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 178–200 | 3,240–3,585 | – | 17 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Toyota Camry.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-8 (4.5 qt) | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 0W-16 | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | – | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2017 | 0W-20 | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2016 | 0W-20 | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2015 | 0W-20 | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Toyota Camry: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Toyota Camry : 0 recalls on file (average across published years is 2.3).
- 2025 Toyota Camry : 0 recalls on file (average across published years is 2.3).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2019 Toyota Camry : 6 recalls on file, most commonly affecting fuel system and equipment.
- 2018 Toyota Camry : 8 recalls on file, most commonly affecting fuel system and brakes.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | not available | |
| 2025 | 0 | not available | |
| 2024 | 1 | 48 | seats |
| 2023 | 2 | 62 | wheels, seats |
| 2022 | 1 | 59 | airbags |
| 2021 | 1 | 155 | airbags |
| 2020 | 3 | 270 | fuel system, engine cooling, airbags |
| 2019 | 6 | 393 | fuel system, equipment, brakes, airbags |
| 2018 | 8 | 736 | fuel system, brakes, equipment, engine cooling |
| 2017 | 3 | 148 | equipment, airbags, tires |
| 2016 | 2 | 185 | equipment, airbags |
| 2015 | 1 | 270 | steering |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Toyota Camry model years 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Toyota Camry?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026, 2025 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2019, 2018 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Toyota Camry model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2019 Toyota Camry has 6 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting fuel system, equipment, brakes; The 2018 Toyota Camry has 8 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting fuel system, brakes, equipment. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Toyota Camry model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Toyota Camry has 0 recalls on file; The 2025 Toyota Camry has 0 recalls on file: below this model's own average of 2.3. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Toyota Camry by model year?
2024: seats. 2023: wheels, seats. 2022: airbags. 2021: airbags. 2020: fuel system, engine cooling, airbags. 2019: fuel system, equipment, brakes, airbags.
Q05Why do some Toyota Camry model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Toyota Camry model years 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Brakes, tires and steering, Buying, records and recalls, Engine and cooling.
2019 Toyota Camry owners specifically: see Engine and cooling and Buying, records and recalls and Brakes, tires and steering.
2018 Toyota Camry owners specifically: see Engine and cooling and Brakes, tires and steering and Buying, records and recalls.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Camry come in?
The 2025 Toyota Camry (midsize sedan) comes in 4 trims: LE, SE, XLE, XSE.
Q02What are the 2025 Camry trims?
The 2025 Toyota Camry trims are LE, SE, XLE, XSE, listed from the entry LE up to the top XSE.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Camry use?
The 2025 Toyota Camry is built around 2.5L hybrid system, rated at 225 / 232 horsepower across its midsize sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 Camry have?
The 2025 Toyota Camry is rated at 225 / 232 horsepower (2.5L hybrid system).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Camry?
The 2025 Toyota Camry is offered with FWD / AWD.