2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
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.
- Complaints
- 118
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 118 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 25 |
| 2026 | 137 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
51% · 60 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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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, 2018-02-26
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Vehicle speed control
16% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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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, 2010-06-04
Structure
14% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing body.
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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, 2014-06-10
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, 2014-01-10
Electronic stability control (esc)
13% · 15 reportsEngine
9% · 11 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2009-12-31Vehicle speed control09V388000 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…
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.…
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2012-02-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-14 Power Window Master Switch Fire
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2012-06-14Engineering analysisClosed 2013-02-12 Power Window Master Switch Fire
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2012-11-05Visibility12V491000 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…
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…
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2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 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…
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…
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2014-01-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-08-22 Brake Actuator malfunction
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2015-11-25Visibility15V689000 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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 60 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V388000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 12V491000 · Visibility
- Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
- Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.