2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid

On October 24, 2026, I was driving my 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE eastbound on California Highway 60 near Main Street when I experienced what appeared to be a serious malfunction involving the lane keeping assistance and steering systems. I saw another vehicle and attempted to steer away to avoid a collision. However, the lane assistance system appeared to engage and pull my vehicle toward the other car, in the opposite direction from where I was attempting to steer. I tried to correct the steering and regain control, but everything happened extremely quickly. Despite my efforts, I was unable to avoid colliding with the other vehicle. Following the impact, my vehicle spun around on the freeway. The collision caused extensive damage to my vehicle, including severe suspension, wheel, and body damage. The vehicle became completely undrivable and required towing. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the accident. I explained what happened, including how the lane assistance system appeared to pull my vehicle toward the other car despite my attempts to avoid the collision. A police report was filed. Following the accident, I arranged to have the vehicle towed directly to my residence. I specifically wanted to preserve its condition and prevent unnecessary handling, modifications, repairs, or alterations that could potentially compromise evidence of the suspected malfunction. I contacted an automotive collision repair professional to evaluate the damage. The estimator offered to visit my residence, but I provided all the detailed photographs he requested so he could evaluate the damage without disturbing the vehicle. The resulting repair estimate was approximately $14,000. The extensive damage raises concerns that the vehicle may be an economic total loss. The vehicle remains at my residence and has not undergone repairs. It is available for an independent technical inspection. I have photographs documenting the accident scene, the vehicle's final posit

NHTSA ID

11773825

Incident

Oct 24, 2026

My bumper keeping coming out and won’t stay flush

NHTSA ID

11772288

Incident

Jul 9, 2026

2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE, front-wheel drive. Highway fuel economy suddenly dropped from approximately forty-five to forty-six miles per gallon to thirty-five to thirty-six miles per gallon within the past week, around October tenth. This is roughly twenty percent below the EPA highway rating of forty-five for this trim. Driving conditions unchanged: gentle highway speeds around sixty-five to seventy, temperatures sixty-three to seventy degrees, no roof rack or accessories, original equipment tires at thirty-nine PSI which is at or above the door placard spec. No warning lights, no check engine light, no pulling to one side, no burning smell, no brake drag symptoms. No service visits or recall work performed in recent weeks. Ruled out weather, tires, roof accessories, and driving style. Possible causes include a software update to the hybrid control module that may be preventing electric assist at highway speeds, or a mechanical issue such as a dragging brake caliper. Requesting investigation into hybrid system software changes and hybrid powertrain behavior.

NHTSA ID

11771829

Incident

Oct 10, 2026

My dash cluster goes blank and displays nothing. There is not information being displayed.

NHTSA ID

11771827

Incident

Oct 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that the dealer had sold the vehicle in March 2026 without disclosing that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact felt that the dealer jeopardized the family's safety by failing to disclose the recall prior to purchase. When the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer informed the contact of the recall and performed the repair. The contact checked the Toyota application and verified the notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The manufacturer was notified of the issue by telephone.

NHTSA ID

11771454

Incident

Mar 1, 2026

I was hit in the driver side back quarter panel by the back tire by a semi and it pitted us and spun us in front of the semi, which drove down the road with drivers side of car against his grill and then once he started stopping, we turned and hit his driver side door and then spun three times before coming to a stop. No airbags went off in this collision.

NHTSA ID

11770785

Incident

Oct 8, 2026

Refused a warranty repair on a nearly new Camry. The driver's side sun visor on my Camry failed and wouldn't stay up, which blocked my view of the road. A Toyota dealer in Kansas City had already inspected it and ordered a replacement under warranty before I moved to Atlanta. I booked a service appointment here on 10/10/2026 to have it fixed. The service department declined to cover it. I was told they had no record of the Kansas City visit, and that because I had used a sticker to hold the broken visor up so I could drive safely, my warranty was void. The sticker went on after the visor had already failed. It didn't cause the problem. No one offered to look up the prior visit by VIN, contact the other dealer, or check with Toyota before turning me away. I've opened a case with Toyota corporate. This was at Toyota Cobb in GA.

NHTSA ID

11770371

Incident

Oct 10, 2026

SAFETY RECALL - 25TA15 (Interim Notice 25TB15) - Certain 2025–2026 Model Year Camry HV, Certain 2025–2026 Model Year Corolla Cross - Loose Inverter Bolt Recall Code: 25TB15 A bolt inside the inverter in the hybrid powertrain can become loose and could lead to a loss of motive power or could lead to a fire when the vehicle is on. A loss of motive power while driving at higher speeds or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of a crash or an injury. Complaint -- This recall issue was made known since 12/2025 and there is still no fix for my vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11770321

Incident

Oct 9, 2026

Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Global Techstream+ (GTS+) ECU flash reprogramming procedures and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard+ (CUW+). To ensure the correct ECU software is installed, ECUs will require a Security Signature before the ECU will initialize the flash reprogramming sequence. This bulletin also details the process for acquiring a Security Signature from TIS during the GTS+ ECU flash reprogramming process.

Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the back of the front seat(s) may present a popping/clicking noise while sitting in the seat. This condition can occur on either or both the front driver and front passenger seats.

Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0A1B94 (Drive Motor A Control Module Unexpected Operation) stored. The logic in the Motor Generator Control ECU has been modified to address this condition.

Please do not disassemble or make any repairs. Request: - Save Health Check, then Clear DTC - Test drive to see if the DTC is easy to duplicate or not - Create a TAS case and contact TAS for special instructions If it is a weekend or holiday, continue with diagnosis and repair. Please save all parts and/or details and contact TAS on the next available work day.

Some 2025 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid SE and XSE vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the cushion of rear suspension member when turning or driving on an uneven road

Some 2025 — 2026 model year Camry HV vehicles may exhibit a MIL on condition with DTC P0A1B94(Drive Motor "A" Control Module Unexpected Operation) stored. The logic in the MG ECU has been modified to address this condition.