2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Better than average64% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Camry Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 64% fewer than a typical Camry Hybrid model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better Camry Hybrid years. The most reported problem area is the brakes (5 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

10complaints
2recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

  • Brakes~100,000 miles
    550%
  • Body & structure~120,000 miles
    220%
  • Engine & cooling~181,000 miles
    220%
  • Electrical system~120,000 miles
    110%
  • Air bags~71,000 miles
    110%
  • Wheels & tires~137,000 miles
    110%

Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Camry Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Camry Hybrid years: 2016, 2017, 2023. Years to avoid: 2025, 2012, 2007, 2008, 2009. Compare all years →

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls (2)

Seats

NHTSA recall 13V-014 · Jan 16, 2013 · 3,235 vehicles

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and…

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013.

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

NHTSA recall 09V-388 · Oct 5, 2009 · 4,445,056 vehicles

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on November 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid:

Brake Actuator malfunction

NHTSA investigation PE14001 · opened Jan 23, 2014 · closed Aug 22, 2014

On June 25, 2014, Toyota initiated a Warranty Enhancement Program (ZE1) to extend warranty coverage for the brake actuator assembly and skid control ECU/brake pedal stroke sensor in certain MY 2007 to 2011 Toyota Camry hybrid vehicles.

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

What 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners say

Brakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid. While driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to engage the brakes, the brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle slowed down but did not respond normally. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 71,350.

71,000 miles · Apr 2015 · crash

Brake actuator: my brakes were making a creaking noise /thumping when pressed...in which case I thought it was just time for regular maintenance. About 0430, December 21, 2017 (my wedding anniversary) I was driving on the highway 99south headed from fresno, ca to tulare, ca...about a 45min drive. While on the highway, my car started to make random chiming sounds that did not seem to come from anywhere particular. There was no indicator light associated with the sound...it was just random sounds I had never heard before. That went on periodically for the next 20-30mins. I finally made it to the prosperity ave off-ramp and began to press the breaks. Immediately, all of the lights on my panel lit up and a steady, high pitch sound came on and I couldn't stop my car. I panicked, continuously trying to break pushing hard as I can. …

100,000 miles · Dec 2017

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.4L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD33 / 34 / 34

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid a good car?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Camry Hybrid rates better than average: 64% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Camry Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The brakes — 5 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (2) and engine & cooling (2).

How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid, the most recent from January 16, 2013 (seats). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2017 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2012, 2007, 2008 and 2009. See the full Toyota Camry Hybrid years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 120,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.