2022 TOYOTA Camry

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

Expert Verdict
โš ๏ธElevated Concerns

The 2022 Toyota Camry's reliability is commendable despite one recall primarily focused on airbag sensor issues. The average failure mileage of approximately 21,952 suggests that concerns are more likely to arise early in the vehicle's lifecycle.

Key Factor:Airbag system reliability

๐Ÿ“‹Why This Matters

The single recall addressing airbag deployment underscores significant safety implications. A malfunction in the Occupant Classification System could prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying, posing serious risks in a crash scenario. Given the nature of airbags and their critical role in occupant protection, understanding this defect is essential for current owners and potential buyers alike.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Better than avg (1.5)
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    Summary: Overall, the reliability trend for the 2022 Toyota Camry indicates some risks associated with its safety systems, particularly concerning airbag functionality. This profile is somewhat worse than expected for a vehicle from a manufacturer known for its engineering quality and reliability.

Safety & Reliability Score

90/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-8
Complaint Impact-2.25
Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2022 TOYOTA Camry

Engine2.5L / 2.5L Hybrid
Cylinders4
Drive TypeFWD / AWD
Fuel TypeGasoline / Hybrid
Body ClassSedan
Model Year2022
MakeTOYOTA

Safety History Timeline

Dec21
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan22
NEWProduction
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

12 complaints (27% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 45 consumer complaints by severity level.

๐ŸŸ High
3(7%)
๐ŸŸกMedium
20(44%)
๐ŸŸขLow
22(49%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

โš™๏ธEngineering Insight

The peak failure range of 0-20k miles indicates that any potential issues may surface early in ownership. This means owners should remain vigilant during this period, as most complaints appear to be concentrated during the initial months after purchase.

๐Ÿ“Š Mileage data extracted from 13 of 45 complaints (29% coverage)
0-20k
7 reports (54%)
20k-40k
2 reports (15%)
40k-60k
4 reports (31%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Primary Risk Areas

AIR BAGS

๐ŸŽฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Airbags

Issue: Potential short circuit in occupant classification system affecting airbag deployment.

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Schedule an inspection to verify that airbag systems are functioning properly.

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Request service records to confirm compliance with recall notifications regarding airbags.

Campaign:21V-870
๐Ÿ’กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your TOYOTA dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (1)

Campaign: 23V865000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

45 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 Camry.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning27%
Crash/Accident16%
Acceleration Issues16%
Accident13%
Display11%
Noise9%
Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

I turned into a restaurantโ€™s parking lot, found a spot and slowly drove into the lot, I eased off the gas pedal and gently applying the brake as the lot has a slight downward slope. When I reach the chunk (the parking block), I added more force to the brake, but I felt the brake pedal just sank, and the car lurched ahead, jumped over the chunk, and stopped at the curb which startled me. After I recovered, I put the car in reverse to return it to the right position (back up from the overrun chunk), everything seemed back to normal condition after that. Luckily, all occupants were unhurt, airbag was not deployed. I inspected the car after parking properly, there didnโ€™t seem any visible damage to the vehicle, although I couldnโ€™t see the chassis system which I believed must had a few scratches on the underside. The technician failed to update/recalibrate the on-board warning system since last time I had the serviced at dealer, mainly for oil change on 3/14/2025. So, every time I turned on the engine, there is a warning message displayed as: "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer". This happened since the day after oil change. I thought it was the carelessness or absent- mindedness of the technician, so, I just ignored it. But don't know that has anything to do with this incident.

Electrical๐Ÿ”ต Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The menu display for stereo does not work. There is a recall on the 12.5 inch display which a representative from Toyota stated it could cause the menu options and stereo not to work, but when I took my vehicle to be serviced, it was not part of the recall. Someone needs to look into Toyota about this situation.

Visibility๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
VISIBILITY/WIPER

My wife was on the interstate and was caught in a storm. She turned on the wipers and slowed down to a crawl. The wipers barely worked in a thunderstorm and they were on high. She couldn't see anything and I had to pull off because visibility was zero. The wipers were very slow on high and it can cause a serious accident especially on a interstate and ur in traffic and going speed limit. The car was just bought brand new and only in my possession and 2 months. Be careful out there.

Electrical๐Ÿ”ต Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS

The auxillary for the music has a short in it and Everytime a bump is hit it knocks it loose and it shuts off the whole thing. The screen and maps and music. The screen also freezes and my maps and route stopped working. I had to pull off the road to turn my car off to reset it. I have to do this multiple times if I'm using my screen for directions/maps. It's frustrating and annoying when u expect a brand new vehicle to work properly. It started a few weeks after I took it off the dealership. It also wouldn't connect to Bluetooth very well that's why I had to use the cord. I keep my phone and cord stationary.With the Bluetooth it would just disconnect completely or have static or breaks in whatever I'm listening to. When I hit a bump and the whole system gets turned off sometimes and it doesn't want to come back on when I touch the button. It seems that the whole system is glitching and if u depend on maps/directions to travel it makes things difficult. The next issue i had is with the seatbelt. I couldn't get it to release so I can put it on. The car was started but we hadn't pulled out or put it in any gear and the break was not pushed in. We had to turn it completely off again and wait a few minutes and restart it again. This is dangerous. I hope that the company looks at these complaints and fixes them because they r very scary. U expect a brand new vehicle to not have any issues especially at the prices we pay for them. We bought our vehicle in 2022 and had to wait over 6 weeks for it to arrive because it was ordered. Right now it 08/2025 and we r just now hitting the 30,000 mile marker on our vehicle. We don't drive it much but when we do it's long distances because we live out in the country and it's 45-60 minutes to town and these things can't be happening. Also I use my maps often because these r curvy small back roads where I live and not well marked if I'm going to a new location and I need my auxillary system to work right.

Electricalโš ๏ธ High
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Heated steering wheel so hot on the left side. Almost caught on fire. It cause a little smoke, burning smell and burned marks.

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Uncontrollable Sudden Acceleration 3 times while I drove the car, it suddenly and rapidly accelerated. Eventually, the car crashed and was totaled. The first time was 3/31/25 when my wife and I went to the car wash. To exit the car wash, I put the car in drive and lightly applied the accelerator pedal and suddenly the car accelerated rapidly and made a loud noise. I immediately braked and the car went back to normal. Over 3 years nothing like this happened before. The 2nd time was only 8 days later. On 4/8/25, I was driving the car at moderate speed in the center lane of a large street and while changing from the middle lane to the right lane to prepare to turn right at the next street, the car started accelerating rapidly and to make a loud noise. Fortunately, I was able to brake and the car went back to normal. We went to the Toyota dealer the next day 4/9/25 and told our concerns to the service advisor and the shop foreman. They checked the car, including with a computer. The foreman and I both drove the car. He said they did not find any mechanical/electronic issues and the only explanation is that if I hit the cruise control (which I never use), as he saw my hand close to that button while I drove. He said to avoid the cruise control and it will be ok. They did not charge us for the visit. The third time was on 6/15/25 when we again went to the car wash. I was very careful as this was the same location as our first time. Just like before, I lightly applied the accelerator pedal and suddenly the car accelerated rapidly and made a loud noise. However, the acceleration was much more rapid than before and I was not able to brake in time and the car crashed into the pole of the car wash about 45 feet away. The airbags deployed and the car was totaled. We were pulled from the wreckage and ended in the emergency room. Luckily no one was seriously injured. Enclosures: My 4/8/25 text, 4/9/25 dealership visit paperwork, and photo after the crash on 6/15/25.

Safety Systems๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
AIR BAGS

Undone: Been fraudulently mislead and charged by Toyota Dealership: Rudy Luther and Collision Center for SRS airbag and intentionally violated safety regulations and adherence towards critical procedures and protocols for handling consumer safely and effectively communicate. We have reasonably concluded this was not an accident and effective decision for all involved parties; however I would like to handle this matter in a correct manner as I am concerned as a conscience consumer who would like to be treated with respect and courtesy both ways.

Brakes๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

Airbag Breaks

Brakes๐Ÿ”ต Low
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

I was driving close to a vehicle and brake sensor came on when I got too close. I was braking before sensor initiated and after the sensor appeared my brakes no longer were stiff and I heard rattling from brakes and felt loose/unable to brake properly. This has happened twice since the first incident and I only have issues when brake sensor appears.

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
POWER TRAIN

Grinding noise coming from front end upon acceleration. Brought to dealership who confirmed noises coming from transmission. Transmission needs to be replaced per dealer recommendation. Recalls on 2021 Toyota Camry for same issue. Transmissions on backorder and dealership isnโ€™t sure when it will arrive. Unable to provide loaner vehicle until transmission arrives. Will replace with remanufactured transmission and not new per my request. Warranty will not restart at 0 miles even though transmission is โ€œnewโ€. Car has less than 30,000 miles and warranty is halfway thru term. Dealership unable to answer questions on what will happen if transmission fails again after warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I know about the safety recalls for the 2022 Toyota Camry?

The notable recall involves an issue with the airbag system where a short circuit can prevent deployment of the front passenger airbag. Itโ€™s crucial for owners to have this checked promptly to ensure their safety.

How does the average failure mileage impact my decision on buying a used 2022 Toyota Camry?

With an average failure mileage around 21,952 miles, itโ€™s advisable to consider purchasing models that have been thoroughly inspected or serviced regarding their airbag systems, especially if they fall within this mileage range.

๐Ÿ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

โžก๏ธStable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2022 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

๐ŸงญWhat This Means for You

Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 1 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your TOYOTA dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in TOYOTA's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request the VIN from the seller and verify the 'Clean' recall status via NHTSA.
  • This specific Camry year is noted for its strong reliability foundations.

This page is designed to help you decide, not alarm you.

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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.