USED VEHICLE RESEARCH

2022 Toyota Camry

Research the 2022 Toyota Camry using available NHTSA owner complaints, safety recalls, manufacturer communications, defect investigations, and CarIQ data-coverage analysis.

DATA CONFIDENCE: Moderate
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Owner complaints

66NHTSA records

Recall campaigns

1Year, make and model lookup

Manufacturer communications

0Matched NHTSA records

Investigations

0Matched NHTSA records

SUBJECTIVE OWNER FEEDBACK

OWNER EXPERIENCE

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INDEPENDENT EVIDENCE TYPES

NHTSA owner complaint records remain part of Official Vehicle Data. Subjective review contributions remain in Owner Experience. One does not validate or prove the other. Read the methodology.

EVIDENCE, NOT A SCORE

WHAT THIS DATA CAN TELL YOU ABOUT RELIABILITY

Official records can provide useful research context, but each source has a different meaning. Complaint counts are not failure rates; recalls are formal safety campaigns; manufacturer communications are technical or service documentation; and investigations reflect formal NHTSA activity. Data Confidence measures evidence availability, not vehicle quality. CarIQ does not publish a composite Reliability Score.

Available evidence summary: 66 NHTSA owner complaint records; 1 safety recall campaign; 0 manufacturer communications; 0 applicable NHTSA defect investigations.

EVIDENCE AVAILABILITY — NOT VEHICLE RELIABILITY

DATA CONFIDENCE

Moderate

Data Confidence measures how much usable evidence CarIQ has for this vehicle. It does not measure how reliable the vehicle is.

Why this rating?
Owner complaint data
Available
Manufacturer communications
Available
Recall data
Available
Investigation data
Available
Production denominator
Unavailable
Complaint component completeness
100%
Mileage completeness
0%
Incident-date completeness
100%

DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS

DATA INSIGHTS

Derived from official NHTSA source records. These statistics are descriptive and are not a reliability score.

Complaint records analyzed
66
NHTSA complaints
Most reported component
Air Bags
17% of categorized complaint records
Top-three component concentration
41%
Records mentioning at least one top-three component
Median reported incident mileage
Not available from current source
0 valid mileage observations
Recall campaigns
1
NHTSA recalls
Most recent recall report
December 20, 2023
NHTSA recalls
Manufacturer communications
0
NHTSA manufacturer communications
Most documented component
Not available
NHTSA manufacturer communications
Top-three communication concentration
Not available
Share of categorized manufacturer communications

SOURCE COMPLETENESS

DATA QUALITY

Complaint records analyzed
66
Component classification available
100%
Incident date available
100%
Mileage available
0%
Structured outcome fields available
100%

Completeness describes fields present in the retrieved complaint records. It is not a data-quality grade or a vehicle assessment.

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PRODUCTION-ADJUSTED DESCRIPTIVE METRIC

NORMALIZED COMPLAINT CONTEXT

Production-normalized complaint data is not currently available for this vehicle.

This metric compares the number of NHTSA owner complaint records retrieved by CarIQ with NHTSA-reported production volume for the corresponding vehicle population.

It is not a vehicle failure rate. Complaint reporting behavior, vehicle age, time on the road, production definitions, and other factors can affect the result.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Early Warning Reporting, Light Vehicle Production Data. Read the methodology.

OFFICIAL NHTSA OWNER COMPLAINT DATA

PROBLEMS REPORTED IN NHTSA RECORDS

CarIQ groups available NHTSA owner complaint records for the 2022 Toyota Camry by vehicle system to make recurring documentation easier to research. Most represented complaint categories describe the retrieved records—not failure frequency.

TOTAL COMPLAINTS66

MOST REPRESENTED COMPLAINT CATEGORIES

Air Bags11 complaints
17%of categorized complaint records
Electrical System10 complaints
15%of categorized complaint records
Unknown or Other8 complaints
12%of categorized complaint records
Forward Collision Avoidance7 complaints
11%of categorized complaint records
Power Train7 complaints
11%of categorized complaint records
Service Brakes7 complaints
11%of categorized complaint records
Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints
11%of categorized complaint records
Engine6 complaints
9%of categorized complaint records
Visibility/wiper6 complaints
9%of categorized complaint records
Steering4 complaints
6%of categorized complaint records
Structure4 complaints
6%of categorized complaint records
Exterior Lighting3 complaints
5%of categorized complaint records
Lane Departure3 complaints
5%of categorized complaint records
Latches/locks/linkages3 complaints
5%of categorized complaint records
Back Over Prevention2 complaints
3%of categorized complaint records
Seat Belts2 complaints
3%of categorized complaint records
Tires2 complaints
3%of categorized complaint records
Visibility2 complaints
3%of categorized complaint records
Fuel/propulsion System1 complaint
2%of categorized complaint records

A complaint may list more than one component and therefore contribute to multiple categories. Percentages show the share of categorized complaint records that mention each component—not the percentage of vehicles affected. Category percentages may overlap.

INCIDENT REPORTS BY YEAR

2021
2
2022
10
2023
16
2024
6
2025
14
2026
18

Grouped from complaint records with a valid incident date.

RECENT OWNER COMPLAINTS

Electrical System

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11775386
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I am requesting that Toyota escalate a safety-related concern involving my 2022 Camry SE. Every time I start my vehicle, I receive the audible Communication Module Failure warning instructing me to contact my dealer. Both SOS indicator lights remain completely off. My dealership is refusing to investigate the issue unless I pay an out-of-pocket diagnostic fee. I have located Toyota Technical Service Bulletin T-SB-0089-21 Rev. 2, which addresses Data Communication Module issues affecting certain 2020–2022 Camry vehicles. Given that this involves the emergency communication and Safety Connect system, I am requesting that Toyota review my vehicle’s VIN for applicable campaigns, technical service bulletins, and warranty or goodwill coverage. I do not believe I should have to pay simply to have Toyota investigate a potentially defective emergency communication system. If Toyota will not cover the diagnostic, I would like that decision documented and escalated to a regional customer relations representative.

Visibility/wiper

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11774112
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The moonroof shattered as I was driving on a freeway. The shattering sounded like an explosion or gunshot sound that startled me resulting in some swerving in lanes. Traffic was light and I did not hit anything and was able to exit the freeway and pull into a gas station to examine what had happened. I noticed some glass falling from my car roof and saw that the moonroof was shattered.

Air Bags

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11773958
Crash reported
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The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, another vehicle pulled out in front of the vehicle, and the contact crashed into the driver’s side rear of the other vehicle, however, no air bags deployed. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The failure mileage was 112,297.

Power Train

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11771536
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In late September 2026, at approximately 80,500 miles, my 2022 Toyota Camry SE (2.5L 4-cylinder, 8-speed automatic transmission) began making a whine under acceleration. The whine starts around 15 mph and fades around 65–70 mph, gets louder the harder I accelerate, and stops when I coast or shift to neutral. When I lift off the accelerator, it continues for about one second with a pulsing sound. Steering and a tire rotation do not change it. On October 13, 2026, at 82,206 miles, a Toyota dealer test drove the vehicle and confirmed a whining noise from the transmission on acceleration. The dealer noted “possible internal wear from bearing,” found no trouble codes, and recommended replacing the transmission assembly at a cost of $8,015.09. At my request, the dealer also performed a transmission drain and refill with genuine Toyota WS fluid the same day, even though Toyota’s maintenance schedule does not require transmission fluid replacement under normal driving conditions. The whine was unchanged afterward. No warning lights or messages have appeared, and the transmission has not slipped. However, owners of the same and similar Toyota models with this 8-speed transmission have reported sudden loss of power while driving after similar symptoms. I am concerned that the transmission could fail without warning in traffic or on the freeway, putting me and others at risk. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer. I have opened a case with Toyota. The vehicle and transmission are available for inspection upon request.

Steering · Vehicle Speed Control · Lane Departure

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11769023
Crash reported
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Was driving at night going around a curve when the car jerked left sending vehicle into a spin. Hit bridge guard rail and car is a total loss. Toyota has a known issue with this LDA system in this condition. This is very dangerous system that Toyota needs to improve function.

Electrical System · Engine

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11766859
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Check engine light

Engine

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11763731
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The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the message "Engine Maintenance Required" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was associated with Customer Satisfaction Program: 24TE04; however, the vehicle was not included in the customer satisfaction program. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Power Train

Owner-submitted NHTSA complaint · ODI 11760602
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Transmission Shutter/ hard shifting/ and whining

NHTSA complaints are reports submitted by vehicle owners and other consumers. Complaint counts do not represent the percentage of vehicles affected and do not by themselves establish that a safety defect exists.

A higher complaint count can partly reflect how many vehicles were sold, vehicle age, and other factors. CarIQ does not yet normalize complaint counts by vehicles sold.

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This site is not endorsed by NHTSA.

OFFICIAL NHTSA SAFETY RECALL DATA

SAFETY RECALLS

1 recall campaign found

01AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONCampaign 23V865000December 20, 2023

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.

Safety 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.

Recall results shown here are based on year, make, and model. A specific vehicle may or may not be affected. Check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA to confirm open recalls before purchasing. Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

OFFICIAL NHTSA MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION DATA

MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS

TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS0

No NHTSA manufacturer communication records were returned for this year, make, and model.

Manufacturer communications include service bulletins and other technical information submitted by manufacturers to NHTSA. The existence or number of communications does not establish how often a condition occurs or whether an individual vehicle will experience it.

Some manufacturers may issue more detailed service documentation than others, so communication counts should not be used alone to compare vehicle reliability.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration manufacturer communications

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

NHTSA DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS

TOTAL INVESTIGATION RECORDS0

No applicable NHTSA defect investigation records were returned for this year, make, and model.

NHTSA investigations evaluate potential motor-vehicle safety defects. The existence of an investigation does not by itself establish that a safety defect exists, and the absence of an investigation does not establish that a vehicle is problem-free.

Open and closed describe NHTSA's process status, not a CarIQ reliability judgment.

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DESCRIPTIVE SOURCE OVERLAP

CROSS-SOURCE VEHICLE DATA

CarIQ compares categories appearing across independent NHTSA datasets. Overlap can help identify areas with more available documentation, but it does not establish defect frequency or prove that an individual vehicle will experience a problem.

ComponentOwner complaintsManufacturer communicationsRecall campaignsNHTSA investigationsOfficial sources containing records
Air Bags110001 of 4
Electrical System100001 of 4
Unknown or Other80001 of 4
Forward Collision Avoidance70001 of 4
Power Train70001 of 4
Service Brakes70001 of 4
Vehicle Speed Control70001 of 4
Engine60001 of 4
Visibility/wiper60001 of 4
Steering40001 of 4

Displayed first by the number of source categories containing the component, then by owner complaint count, then alphabetically. This is a presentation rule, not a vehicle ranking. Complaint reports, manufacturer communications, recalls, and investigations describe different events and are never added into a combined total.

complaint
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recall
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investigation
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production
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COMMON RESEARCH QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 2022 TOYOTA CAMRY

Is the 2022 Toyota Camry reliable?

CarIQ does not currently assign a reliability score to the 2022 Toyota Camry. Available evidence is shown as separate official-source records with a Data Confidence classification of Moderate.

What problems are reported for the 2022 Toyota Camry?

66 NHTSA owner complaint records. When complaint data is available, the page groups records by the NHTSA component categories they identify without treating those categories as verified failure rates.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Toyota Camry?

1 safety recall campaign. Year, make, and model results do not confirm whether a specific VIN is affected or whether a remedy has been completed.

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