Is the 2022 Toyota Camry reliable?

One of the calmest years of the generation — verify the airbag recall and it's an easy recommendation. Fifth year of the generation and one of the quietest: 59 federal complaints across gas and hybrid, and a single recall (the occupant-classification sensor). The eight-speed transmission complaints have largely faded, and the file is dominated by owners waiting on recall parts rather than by failures.

How many complaints and recalls does the 2022 Toyota Camry have?

The 2022 Toyota Camry has 59 federal complaints and 1 recalls in the NHTSA data (updated July 2026).

What should I check before buying a used 2022 Toyota Camry?

Run the VIN for the airbag-sensor recall 23V865; if still open, it's free but the part may be on backorder. If the dash shows 'Engine Maintenance Required,' note the coolant-valve program (24TE04) ended at 2021 — a 2022 repair is a modest out-of-pocket cost, not free. Ask whether the crankcase-vent campaign (22TC05) applies to the VIN and was completed, and check for any water-pump weep on the 2.5L. Screen the eight-speed on a warm car (listen for a throttle-linked whine) and ask about transmission-fluid service. On a hybrid, expect a smooth, durable eCVT powertrain; check for the interior rattles owners commonly mention. On a car with the panoramic sunroof, inspect the glass and seal — mechanics report rare but very costly (~$12,000) full-assembly failures across this generation.

2022 Toyota Camry Problems & Reliability — What 59 Owners Report

Q: What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Camry?

Known issues, ranked by the cost of ignoring them: Occupant-classification sensor — airbag recall (23V865); Coolant flow-valve — now just outside free coverage; Crankcase vent and water-pump service items; Eight-speed automatic — largely quieted, still worth a listen.

Known issues

Ranked by the cost of ignoring them. Every claim carries its source.

Occupant-classification sensor — airbag recall (23V865)

moderate

The 2022 is the last model year in recall 23V865: a short circuit in the occupant-classification sensor can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying. The remedy is free, but parts were slow, so the year's complaint file is largely 'part not yet available' filings rather than actual failures. Check the VIN status; if it's still open, treat it as a free but possibly delayed fix and ask the seller to keep chasing the part.

Recall inspection/replacement

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2022 Camry and Camry Hybrid

Coolant flow-valve — now just outside free coveragemoderate

The coolant flow shut-off valve that trips 'Engine Maintenance Required' still appears occasionally on 2022 cars — but Toyota's Customer Support Program 24TE04 covered only 2018–2021, so 2022 owners are just outside it, and the complaint file includes drivers frustrated to learn their VIN isn't eligible. It's not common at this point, but if the message shows, budget a modest out-of-pocket valve repair rather than expecting a free fix.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2022 Camry and Camry Hybrid · NHTSA manufacturer communications (SSC 22TC05; A25A water-pump service tip; CSP 24TE04 coverage window)

a few hundred

Valve repair (out of program)

Crankcase vent and water-pump service itemsminor

Two low-drama service items for this engine. Toyota ran a special service campaign (22TC05) touching the crankcase case vent on 2022 cars — verify by VIN whether it applies and was done. And a service tip covers a coolant/water-pump leak on the 2022–2024 A25A engine (a coolant-pump code or a visible weep). Neither is a widespread failure; both are inexpensive checks on a pre-purchase inspection.

Sources: NHTSA manufacturer communications (SSC 22TC05; A25A water-pump service tip; CSP 24TE04 coverage window)

Eight-speed automatic — largely quieted, still worth a listenminor

By 2022 the eight-speed complaint volume has fallen sharply, and mechanics rate the four-cylinder Camry's transmission as durable — especially with fluid service, which they recommend every 60,000 miles regardless of Toyota's 'lifetime' label. The screen is the same but the odds are better: warm the car, accelerate, and listen for any whine that rises with the throttle. A clean one here is a low-risk buy.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2022 Camry and Camry Hybrid · Independent mechanic channel transcripts (8th-gen Camry, incl. shop teardown)

$150–$300

Fluid service (prevention, DIY-able)

P268115 states there is a recall for the coolant valve bypass for 2022 Camrys, but my specific VIN does not constitute as being a recall.

5 mechanic & owner sources

Open recalls

Free fixes at any Toyota dealer. Run the VIN — “completed” isn’t always completed.

23V865Occupant-classification sensor short circuit may prevent front passenger airbag deployment (2020–2022 Camry/Camry Hybrid). Free inspection/replacement; parts phased through Jan 2026.open

What it costs to keep

The purchase price is what you negotiate. These are the numbers you live with afterward — each one sourced, none of them blended into a fake total.

The ownership picture — 2022 Camry

Four sourced numbers. No fake total.

Fuel

32 MPG combined (28 city / 39 highway) for the FWD, 2.5L on the EPA federal fuel-economy test.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (EPA) — EPA’s federal fuel-economy test, recomputed with current gas prices. EPA record 44348 (Camry LE/SE).
Other builds EPA lists: AWD, 2.5L 28 MPG · FWD, 3.5L 25 MPG · Hybrid FWD, 2.5L 46 MPG.

$1,950/yr

at $4.15/gal · 15,000 mi/yr · 55/45 city/hwy · pulled Jul 12, 2026

Crash losses

Insurers lose about 19% more on this vehicle than on the average car. Higher collision losses tend to show up in what you pay for coverage.

Source: HLDI — the insurance industry’s loss-data institute — HLDI collision losses, 2020–22 models, published April 2023 (report R-23). 100 = the all-vehicle average. Series read: Toyota Camry.
Other series: Toyota Camry hybrid 136 · Toyota Camry 4WD 123, where 100 = average.

119 vs 100

19% above average

Theft

Stolen about 36% less often than the average vehicle. One less thing to price into coverage.

Source: HLDI — HLDI whole vehicle theft losses, 2022–24 models, published May 2025 (report WT-24). 100 = the all-vehicle average. Series read: Toyota Camry.
Other series: Toyota Camry hybrid 55 · Toyota Camry 4WD 40, where 100 = average.

64 vs 100

36% below average

Repair risk

What this specific year is known to need. Pulled from the issues above — the repairs owners actually report, at the costs they report them. Averages from other sites blend every year together; these are this year’s own numbers.

Source: this report — 01 Known issues.

Recall inspection/replacement$0

Valve repair (out of program)a few hundred

Fluid service (prevention, DIY-able)$150–$300

Why there’s no single “cost to own” number: sites that promise one are guessing at your insurance quote, your annual miles, and your luck. These are the numbers we can actually source — and each one carries its receipt.

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01Run the VIN for the airbag-sensor recall 23V865; if still open, it's free but the part may be on backorder.
02If the dash shows 'Engine Maintenance Required,' note the coolant-valve program (24TE04) ended at 2021 — a 2022 repair is a modest out-of-pocket cost, not free.
03Ask whether the crankcase-vent campaign (22TC05) applies to the VIN and was completed, and check for any water-pump weep on the 2.5L.
04Screen the eight-speed on a warm car (listen for a throttle-linked whine) and ask about transmission-fluid service.
05On a hybrid, expect a smooth, durable eCVT powertrain; check for the interior rattles owners commonly mention.
06On a car with the panoramic sunroof, inspect the glass and seal — mechanics report rare but very costly (~$12,000) full-assembly failures across this generation.

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One of the calmest years of the generation — verify the airbag recall and it's an easy recommendation.

Federal crash tests

01Known issues