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The 2023 Toyota Camry has 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, plus recalls for seat head restraints and wheel lug nuts[1][2][3]. Its NHTSA overall rating is 5 stars[4].

66owner complaints[1]
2recalls[5]
25–52MPG combined (EPA)[6]
5★NHTSA overall rating[4]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 66 owner complaints for this model year[1]. Ten mention a crash, 2 a fire and 7 injuries[1]. No deaths are reported[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Component group Complaints
Unknown or other[7] 18
Electrical system[8] 9
Power train[9] 7
Fuel/propulsion system[10] 7
Brakes[11] 6
Forward collision avoidance[12] 6
Speed control[13] 6
Air bags[14] 5

The counts are small, so no single group stands out as a common failure. Speed control has 4 crashes and 4 injuries among its complaints[13]. Air bags have 5 crashes and 6 injuries[14]. We did not read the text of those complaints, so we cannot say what happened.

In the samples of complaint text we read, owners describe a few repeating stories.

These are reports, not confirmed defects.

Recalls

NHTSA lists two recalls for this model year, newest first.

The recall notices apply to certain vehicles, so ask a dealer whether your car is included[2][3].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings vary a lot by version. All figures are city / highway / combined MPG.

Version MPG Annual fuel cost
Hybrid LE[6] 51 / 53 / 52 $1,300
Hybrid SE/XLE/XSE[15] 44 / 47 / 46 $1,450
LE/SE, 2.5L 4-cyl[16][17] 28 / 39 / 32 $2,100
XLE/XSE, 2.5L 4-cyl[18] 27 / 38 / 31 $2,150
AWD LE/SE, 2.5L 4-cyl[19] 25 / 34 / 29 $2,300
AWD XLE/XSE, 2.5L 4-cyl[20] 25 / 34 / 28 $2,400
XSE, 3.5L 6-cyl[21] 22 / 32 / 26 $2,600
Camry, 3.5L 6-cyl[22] 22 / 33 / 26 $2,600
TRD, 3.5L 6-cyl[23] 22 / 31 / 25 $2,700

The Hybrid LE is the most efficient at 52 combined MPG[6]. The TRD is the lowest at 25[23]. The EPA's annual cost uses its current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.

Safety ratings

Every NHTSA listing for this model year shows 5 stars overall, 5 stars in the frontal test, 5 stars in the side test and 5 stars in rollover[4][24][25][26]. Rollover risk is 9.9% in each listing[4][24][25][26]. The same results are listed for Camry Hybrid sedans[27][28]. The listings cover front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.

Engine and size

The 2.5L 4-cylinder is rated at 176 to 206 hp depending on version[29]. The 3.5L 6-cylinder is rated at 301 hp[30]. We do not have a horsepower figure for the hybrid.

Every listed sedan variant is 193 inches long, 72 inches wide and 58 inches tall, with a 111 inch wheelbase[31][32][33][34][35]. These are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models. Curb weight changes by version.

Variant Curb weight
LE[31] 3,296 lb
SE/XSE/XLE[32] 3,351 lb
XSE V6/XLE V6[33] 3,549 lb
Hybrid LE[34] 3,472 lb
Hybrid SE/XLE[35] 3,549 lb

How 2023 compares with other years

1995: 303 complaints, 1 recalls19951996: 417 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 555 complaints, 3 recalls1998: 600 complaints, 2 recalls1999: 585 complaints, 1 recalls19992000: 520 complaints, 2 recalls2001: 325 complaints, 2 recalls2002: 1,013 complaints, 4 recalls2003: 806 complaints, 1 recalls20032004: 799 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 813 complaints, 5 recalls2006: 435 complaints, 5 recalls2007: 3,616 complaints, 10 recalls20072008: 1,178 complaints, 7 recalls2009: 1,412 complaints, 10 recalls2010: 614 complaints, 9 recalls2011: 624 complaints, 5 recalls20112012: 645 complaints, 2 recalls2013: 301 complaints, 2 recalls2014: 480 complaints, 3 recalls2015: 286 complaints, 1 recalls20152016: 189 complaints, 3 recalls2017: 153 complaints, 3 recalls2018: 778 complaints, 8 recalls2019: 410 complaints, 7 recalls20192020: 284 complaints, 3 recalls2021: 165 complaints, 1 recalls2022: 65 complaints, 1 recalls2023: 66 complaints, 2 recalls6620232024: 52 complaints, 1 recalls2025: 172 complaints, 6 recalls2026: 144 complaints, 3 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Camry model year. The 2023 is highlighted[5].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19953031
19964172
19975553
19986002
19995851
20005202
20013252
20021,0134
20038061
20047993
20058135
20064355
20073,61610
20081,1787
20091,41210
20106149
20116245
20126452
20133012
20144803
20152861
20161893
20171533
20187788
20194107
20202843
20211651
2022651
2023662
2024521
20251726
20261443

Among the Camry model years in NHTSA's data, 2023 has 66 complaints and 2 recalls[5]. Only 2024 (52 complaints) and 2022 (65) have fewer complaints[5]. For recalls, 2025 has 6 and 2026 has 3, while 2022 and 2024 have 1 each[5]. Older years such as 2007 (3,616 complaints) and 2009 (1,412) sit far higher[5]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide only.

Should you buy a used 2023 Camry?

The federal data for this model year looks fairly quiet. It has a low complaint count compared with other Camry years[5] and 5-star NHTSA ratings[4]. Before buying, ask a dealer to confirm that the lug nut and head restraint recalls were done on the exact car[2][3]. Pay attention to shifting and driver-assist warnings on a test drive, since owners describe both in complaints[9][12]. Choose the version by fuel economy, which ranges from 25 to 52 combined MPG[23][6].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 66 complaints[1]. The largest named groups are unknown or other with 18[7], electrical with 9[8], and power train and fuel/propulsion with 7 each[9][10]. The counts are small and unverified.
Does the 2023 Camry have any recalls?
Yes, two. 23V432 covers loose lug nuts and 24V128 covers rear head restraint brackets[2][3].
What is the gas mileage of a 2023 Camry?
It ranges from 25 combined MPG for the TRD to 52 for the Hybrid LE[23][6]. The 2.5L LE/SE gets 32 combined[16].
Is the 2023 Camry safe?
NHTSA lists 5 stars overall for the versions it rates, with 9.9% rollover risk[4][25].
Is 2023 a good year for the Camry?
Its 66 complaints are the third lowest of the listed years, behind 2024 with 52 and 2022 with 65[5]. It has 2 recalls[5].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Toyota Camry (10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Recall 24V128, filed February 21, 2024: Seats. NHTSA recall database
  3. Recall 23V432, filed June 15, 2023: Wheels › Lugs / Nuts / Bolts / Studs. NHTSA recall database
  4. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR Early Release AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  5. Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Camry model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  6. EPA rating for Camry Hybrid LE, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 51 city / 53 highway / 52 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. 18 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 9 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 7 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 7 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 6 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 6 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 6 complaints name the speed control component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 5 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  15. EPA rating for Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSE, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 44 city / 47 highway / 46 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Camry LE/SE, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 39 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Camry LE/SE, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 39 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Camry XLE/XSE, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 38 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Camry AWD LE/SE, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Camry AWD XLE/XSE, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA rating for Camry XSE, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 32 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  22. EPA rating for Camry, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 33 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  23. EPA rating for Camry TRD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  24. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  25. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  26. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR Early Release FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  27. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR Early Release FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  28. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  29. EPA Test Car List, 2023 Toyota Camry with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 176 to 206 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  30. EPA Test Car List, 2023 Toyota Camry with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 301 hp. www.epa.gov
  31. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CAMRY 4DR SEDAN LE: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,296 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  32. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CAMRY 4DR SEDAN SE/XSE/XLE: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,351 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  33. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CAMRY 4DR SEDAN XSE V6/XLE V6: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,549 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  34. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CAMRY HYBRID 4DR SEDAN LE: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,472 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  35. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CAMRY HYBRID 4DR SEDAN SE/XLE: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,549 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.