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Reliability report · 2022 Toyota Camry · Updated July 2026

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

The 2022 Camry is the matured version of the eighth generation: complaint volume has fallen to 59, the transmission cluster that dominated 2018–2019 has largely quieted, and the one recall on the year — an occupant-classification sensor that can keep the passenger airbag from deploying — is a free fix. Much of the complaint file is simply owners reporting that the recall part wasn't available yet, which is a wait, not a defect.

Two small things to know. The coolant flow-valve program (24TE04) ended at 2021, so a 2022 showing the 'Engine Maintenance Required' message is just outside free coverage — budget a modest repair if it appears. And there's a crankcase-vent campaign (22TC05) plus a water-pump-leak service tip for the 2022–2024 engine; both are worth a VIN check. Hybrid owners praise the smooth powertrain and mainly report interior rattles. Verify the airbag recall and this is an easy year to buy.

Evidence: 59 NHTSA complaints · 1 recall campaigns · 5 mechanic & forum sources

Canary status

Calm

What that means: 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.

CalmChirpingSquawkingFainted

59

Federal complaints

1

Recall

$0

Recall inspection/replacement

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.

What to check

Pink and cleanServiced. Proceed.

Dark brownDamage underway.

Recall inspection/replacement

$0

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

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  1. 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

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