Model reliability

Toyota Camry reliability

The Toyota Camry fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 7% of 930 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.

Up to 5 years old

7% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 930 MOT tests of Toyota Camrys this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.

Over 10 years old

30.3% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 604 MOT tests of Toyota Camrys this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 64% more oftenComponent mounting prescribed areas2.3% vs 1.4%

Fails 50% more oftenABS / EBS / ESC1.5% vs 1%

Fails 50% more oftenElectrical equipment1.2% vs 0.8%

Advised 2× as oftenFluid leaks21.7% vs 10.1%

Advised 2× as oftenExhaust system11.9% vs 5.3%Fix about £150

Advised 68% more oftenAnti-roll bars10.1% vs 6%

Advised 72% more oftenTransmission5% vs 2.9%

Safety recalls

4 DVSA recalls for the Toyota Camry

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2020/3185 Oct 2020Built 2018–2019The low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative

On affected vehicles the low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative.

Fix: Replace the fuel pump

Recalled models: CAMRY · 297 vehicles

R/2019/4392 Mar 2020Built 2019The rear seat belt assembly spring may be installed in an incorrect position

Possible improper adjustment in the webbing sensor locking mechanism during assembly

Fix: Inspect and replace the seat belt if necessary.

Recalled models: CAMRY · 29 vehicles

R/2019/2484 Nov 2019Built 2019Brake booster pump may stop working

An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating

Fix: Inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary.

Recalled models: CAMRY · 2,146 vehicles

R/2015/2061 Dec 2015Built 2005–2010Risk of fire

Affected vehicles are equipped with a driver�s side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) containing sliding electrical contact modules. These modules may not have been incorrectly coated during the manufacturing process. This may cause a short circuit which could cause the switch to overheat and melt

Fix: Inspect switch and apply coating. If switch indicates signs of malfunction it should be replaced.

Recalled models: CAMRY · 123,306 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Toyota Camry before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Toyota Camry reliability

4 DVSA recalls for the Toyota Camry

Checking a Toyota Camry before you buy

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