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2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
9%of 118 total for the year
Median mileage
92,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 9% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles.

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 truly loved my hybrid camry until june of 2015 when my oil light came on and my oil was low shortly after having my oil changed. I contacted my mechanic and he researched the problem and found a bulletin regarding problems with oil consumption. I began to have to check my oil once a week and had to add 1-2 quarts per week. In late 2015, Toyota sent out a notice regarding the oil consumption problem and offered oil consumption testing. I had my car tested and of course, my car was consuming oil. …”

NHTSA complaint #10897300, filed 2016-08, 215,000 miles

“I have been noticing that my car has been burning excessive oil for over a year. When I have taken my car in for the regularly scheduled oil changes the service department (not Toyota) has not found a problem. Recently a friend found out on line that there is a Toyota warranty enhancement for this issue good for 10 years/150,000 miles. I called a local Toyota service department but I am outside of the warranty enhancement because I am over the 150,000 miles but I am within the years. My car is 8 years old with 154,000 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11004812, filed 2017-07, 137,000 miles

“Dealer suspected crack in engine block during routine service. Confirmed by independent mechanic. Origin unknown. Vehicle never involved in accident. Crack extends from main motor mount approximately 12 inches. No explanation. Second owner. Positive carfax.”

NHTSA complaint #10606662, filed 2014-06, 55,000 miles

“The water pump is making a terrible noise, and will fail soon. Toyota recalled 2.7 million vehicles for water pump problems but they say mine is not recalled. I think it should be. It is making a terrible noise.”

NHTSA complaint #10920234, filed 2016-10, 120,000 miles

“Water pump failed at 31000 miles and 4 years old. Consumer reports identified a high incident of failed water pumps. This is another example of poor quality parts, which Toyota needs to recall and correct. Toyota needs to back their products.”

NHTSA complaint #10508903, filed 2013-04, 31,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202675%
202585%
201919%
2018311%
201314%
201235%
201129%
2010220%
2009119%
2008106%
2007305%

Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Brakes
59 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 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