Used Toyota Camry: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,604 complaints across these 8 years; the 2018 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2025
Few owner complaints
6 complaints4 recallsOpen checklist
2024
Fewest complaintsMost reported: wheels and tires
35 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2023
Most reported: transmission
47 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2022
Most reported: airbags
47 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2021
Most reported: airbags
144 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: electrical
253 complaints3 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most reported: transmission
364 complaints7 recallsOpen checklist
2018
Most complaintsMost reported: transmission
708 complaints8 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Camry from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 18 | 25 | 52 | 78 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 189 | |
| Transmission | 160 | 89 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 291 | |
| Brakes | 128 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 174 | ||
| Electrical | 58 | 21 | 55 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 150 | |
| Engine | 45 | 26 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 108 | |||
| Steering | 58 | 4 | 3 | 65 |
Camry generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Mileages where Camry problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
| Typical mileage | Problem | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 500–10,000 miles | Air bag non-deployment | 2025 |
| 1,700–21,000 miles | 12-volt battery drain, no-start | 2020 |
| 7,000–8,000 miles | Braking system failures | 2025 |
| 11,000–30,000 miles | Transmission noise and replacement | 2022 |
| 20,000–34,000 miles | Rough shifting and hesitation | 2018 |
| 24,000–32,000 miles | Throttle lag after slowing | 2019 |
| 27,000–39,005 miles | Ignition coil misfire | 2019 |
| 29,090–89,500 miles | Water pump and coolant valve failure | 2019 |
| 30,000–34,000 miles | Coolant bypass valve failure | 2020 |
| 30,500–50,000 miles | Stiff, binding steering | 2018 |
| 38,000–74,500 miles | Electric water pump failure | 2018 |
| 46,000–91,000 miles | Low braking power warning | 2019 |
| 51,808–79,000 miles | Transmission failure or slipping | 2021 |
| 60,900–92,000 miles | Transmission whine and failure | 2019 |
Every Camry recall to confirm
19 recalls cover the Camryyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 6 campaigns span more than one model year. One told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.
