Complaints peak with the 2007 (3,615 of 20,158). Tap any bar or generation.
What Camry owners report across recent generations
Owner summary2018–2024 (8th generation)
The 8-speed automatic draws the most owner complaints on this generation, concentrated in the 2018. NHTSA complaints describe hesitation when pulling away, jerky or harsh shifts and some transmission failures, and CarComplaints ranks transmission failure and rough shifting at low mileage as the top 2018 problems, followed by Entune and Bluetooth glitches. Recalls include oversized pistons on some 2018 2.5-liter engines that could cause stalling, fuel pump campaigns, and a vacuum pump on 2018–2019 cars whose vane cap could break and suddenly cut brake assist. [1] [2]
2012–2017 (7th generation)
Owners of the 2012 report a transmission shudder at light throttle, often around 25 to 35 mph or 45 to 60 mph, and many NHTSA complaints mention the torque converter, some also a software update from the dealer. CarComplaints lists transmission failure, a foul smell from the air conditioning and stuttering as the top 2012 problems. Later years draw fewer powertrain complaints, although steering is the largest NHTSA category for the 2015, with many owners saying the electric power steering pulls to one side. [3] [4] [5]
2007–2011 (6th generation)
The defining complaint is oil burning in the 2.4-liter four-cylinder, mostly on 2007–2009 cars. Owners on NHTSA, CarComplaints and CamryForums describe topping up oil between changes, and some say the engine ran low enough to need major repairs or replacement. CarComplaints says the 2007 leads this trend and links it to the piston rings. One forum owner reported using about a quart every 600 to 800 miles at around 90,000 miles, past the deadline of a Toyota warranty program for pistons and rings. Reddit owners still ask whether every 2007–2009 car is affected. [6] [7] [8] [9]
Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.