Model year 2023 · Midsize Cars

2023 Toyota Camry: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Camry at 25–52 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 66 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

25–52

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CAMRY HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Toyota Camry recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Toyota Camry, newest first.

Seats

NHTSA 24V128000 Reported Feb 21, 2024
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 24TB04 / 24TA04)
Units affected
4,212 (estimate)
Problem
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 Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk
A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB04 and 24TA04.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA 23V432000 Reported Jun 15, 2023 Do not drive
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 23TA05)
Units affected
298 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
Risk
A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on or before August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA05.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Toyota Camry fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Toyota Camry EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Camry3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/33/26 mpg$2,600338
Camry AWD LE/SE2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular25/34/29 mpg$2,300310
Camry AWD XLE/XSE2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular25/34/28 mpg$2,400315
Camry Hybrid LE2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular51/53/52 mpg$1,300170
Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSE2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular44/47/46 mpg$1,450195
Camry LE/SE2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/39/32 mpg$2,100280
Camry LE/SE2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/39/32 mpg$2,100278
Camry TRD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/31/25 mpg$2,700354
Camry XLE/XSE2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/38/31 mpg$2,150286
Camry XSE3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/32/26 mpg$2,600345

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Toyota Camry crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Toyota Camry NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD Early Release5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Standard
2023 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD Early Release5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Standard
2023 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD Early Release5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Standard
2023 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID Later Release 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Standard
2023 Toyota CAMRY Later Release 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Standard
2023 Toyota CAMRY Later Release 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Toyota Camry owner complaints

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Camry, most recently on Oct 14, 2026. 10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Toyota Camry complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other18
Electrical system8
Fuel/propulsion system7
Power train7
Service brakes6
Air bags5
Engine5
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking4
Structure: Body4
Vehicle speed control4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Camry model years

Toyota Camry by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Camry43–51 mpg31445/5
2025 Camry44–51 mpg61735/5
2024 Camry25–52 mpg1525/5
2022 Camry25–52 mpg1655/5
2021 Camry25–52 mpg11655/5
2020 Camry25–52 mpg32845/5
2019 Camry26–52 mpg74115/5
2018 Camry26–52 mpg87795/5
2017 Camry24–40 mpg31535/5
2016 Camry25–40 mpg31895/5
2015 Camry25–40 mpg12855/5

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Other 2023 Toyota models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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