2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,744miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 7% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,744 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the interstate (395n into dc) and the car's brakes failed. The car immediately displayed vehicle control system (vcs) failure and a number of other warnings. I was forced to swerve out of traffic and to utilize the emergency brake to stop the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11171527, filed 2019-01, 163,000 miles“My daughter detected burning plastic smell inside the car while driving on a local street, stopped the car and saw black smoke coming out from the side of the window master switch and the bottom of the driver side door. I remembered there was a recall regarding the fire hazard of the master switch and took the car to the dealership on april 15. They informed me that my car was not on the recall list and it will be my responsibility to repair it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706269, filed 2015-04, 93,489 miles“The power steering (rack and pinion) are hard to turn in motion or not in motion, Toyota dealer charge us $3000, base on Toyota certified mechanic it can fail anytime and cause accident. According to 2004-2009 Toyota prius had the same problem. Toyota finally make it as recall on the Toyota prius. Replace the rack and pinion or any power steering parts. We do not know why Toyota camry is not consider the same problem as a recall”
NHTSA complaint #10983675, filed 2017-05, 95,555 miles“Rodents crewing on biodegradable wire harness in 2009 camry 4 door sedan hybrid. Complaint given to customer service mgr was inoperative gas gauge. No explanation given for entry points or solution other than replacement of wiring harness. Toyota customer experience center representative emanual put customer on hold to review internal Toyota documents regarding issue, but refused to give document name, page number or file name. …”
NHTSA complaint #10336293, filed 2010-06, 10,935 miles“While driving check vsc system warning displayed along with several warning lights. At that time the brakes on the vehicle felt squishy and much less responsive.”
NHTSA complaint #10561934, filed 2014-01, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213902May 31, 2022TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable…
- 10179602Aug 5, 2020TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid…
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10155247Feb 28, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10132360Jun 15, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: Rev Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
- 10131838Mar 22, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: REVISED March 22, 2017: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of…
- 10131837Mar 22, 2017Dealer Daily: Voluntary Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
- 10092768May 11, 2016Tt: hv batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important to confirm the proper orientation mark of the drc.
- 10093255Feb 24, 2016Tsb: some 2007 - 2011 model year camry hv vehicles equipped with 2az-fxe engines may exhibit a lack of acceleration, potential rough engine idle, and possible engine stall…
- 10152279Dec 3, 2015WPB: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December, 2014, Toyota announced…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 10% |
| 2025 | 27 | 15% |
| 2019 | 1 | 9% |
| 2018 | 4 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 4 | 16% |
| 2013 | 3 | 11% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
59 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology