2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid

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2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:50:14.676Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2009: 118 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2006	2
2007	602
2008	162
2009	118
2010	10
2011	23
2012	55
2013	27
2014	25
2015	15
2016	5
2017	5
2018	28
2019	11
2020	9
2021	8
2022	2
2023	1
2024	0
2025	11
2026	125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 51%

51% of complaints: service brakes — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180226

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HV. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) WHERE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS MODIFIED BY SHAVING IT DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100604

STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

CRASH FIRE

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MY HUSBAND & I WERE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A DEER ON JUNE 8, 2014, WITH OUR 2009 CAMRY HYBRID. WE WERE TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 72 EAST AROUND JACKSONVILLE, IL. IT WAS A FRONT END COLLISION AS YOU WILL SEE IN THE PICTURES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140610

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE TRUNK HANDLE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRUNK HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140110

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 13%

13% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 15 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20091231 — vehicle speed control

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 FL

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. THES

Campaign 09V388000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120206 — PE (closed 20120614)

Power Window Master Switch Fire

I 20120614 — EA (closed 20130212)

Power Window Master Switch Fire

R 20121105 — visibility

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles

Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners th

Campaign 12V491000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130321 — air bags, seats

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, an

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. Owners may contac

Campaign 13V014000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140123 — PE (closed 20140822)

Brake Actuator malfunction

R 20151125 — visibility

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.

Campaign 15V689000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (60 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 09V388000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 12V491000 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 13V014000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V689000 (visibility) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.