2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026

20Power Train complaints

13.8%Of all 145 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train ranks on this vehicle

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM42 · 29%

Unspecified / other26 · 17.9%

POWER TRAIN20 · 13.8%

SEATS19 · 13.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 9.7%

Share of the 145 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“Was notified of the inverter bolt that is loose and cause fires”NHTSA complaint 11762070 — filed 09/04/2026

“While driving my 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid at approximately 10 mph in a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated on its own without any input…”NHTSA complaint 11756516 — filed 08/12/2026

“While actively moving at highway speeds on July 13, 2026, the vehicle suffered an instantant, total loss of all 12V electrical auxiliary power. The dashboard…”NHTSA complaint 11753793 — filed 07/30/2026

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Power Train complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 20 of 145 complaints on file (13.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid have in total?

145 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.