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Toyota Camry Hybrid 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

118Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V388000.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility11 complaints

11 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V491000, 15V689000.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V014000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V388000Reported October 5, 2009 - 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,445,056 vehicles across all affected models.

12V491000Reported October 10, 2012 - 2,519,424 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 2,519,424 vehicles across all affected models.

13V014000Reported January 16, 2013 - 3,235 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,235 vehicles across all affected models.

15V689000Reported October 22, 2015 - 1,814,284 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,814,284 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

EA12006Opened June 14, 2012 - Closed February 12, 2013

Power Window Master Switch Fire. Resulted in recall campaign 12V491000.

EA12006Opened June 14, 2012 - Closed February 12, 2013

Power Window Master Switch Fire. Resulted in recall campaign 12V491000.

EA12006Opened June 14, 2012 - Closed February 12, 2013

Power Window Master Switch Fire. Resulted in recall campaign 12V491000.

PE12002Opened February 6, 2012 - Closed June 14, 2012

Power Window Master Switch Fire. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12002Opened February 6, 2012 - Closed June 14, 2012

Power Window Master Switch Fire. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12002Opened February 6, 2012 - Closed June 14, 2012

Power Window Master Switch Fire. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14001Opened January 23, 2014 - Closed August 22, 2014

Brake Actuator malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14001Opened January 23, 2014 - Closed August 22, 2014

Brake Actuator malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14001Opened January 23, 2014 - Closed August 22, 2014

Brake Actuator malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14001Opened January 23, 2014 - Closed August 22, 2014

Brake Actuator malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20105
20113
20123
201315
201435
201510
201615
20175
201810
201913
20214
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.