2024 Toyota Camry Problems

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often describe driver-assist systems that brake, block acceleration, or steer unexpectedly, and intermittent hesitation or delayed power when pressing the accelerator. Tire bulges and failures, rear glass distortion, and steering warnings also appear, though these complaints are recent and often give no mileage. Where mileage is given, reports range from very early in ownership to about 50,000 miles or more.

1. 1
   Forward collision avoidance

   Driver-assist systems acting unexpectedly

   • 7 complaints (13%)
   • median 5,555 mi at 0.3 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe automatic emergency braking activating unexpectedly, including at highway speed in rain, and a collision alert that blocked acceleration while pulling out of a parking lot. Other reports describe lane trace assist pulling the steering wheel sharply, a braking system that slowed the car without driver input, and a hybrid system malfunction that accelerated the car into the vehicle ahead. In some complaints the dealer could not duplicate the event or only checked the alignment. Where mileage is given, reports range from about 250 miles to about 5,555 miles.

   What to check: Ask the dealer whether any software updates have been documented for the braking, collision, or lane assist systems, and whether stored fault codes exist. On a test drive in a safe area, check whether the automatic braking or lane assist responds without input.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Only one incident almost caused an accident (there are a total of 5 different incidents that have happened however). I was pulling out of a parking lot into traffic. The light was green in the direction I was trying to travel, and there was traffic coming but they were far enough away that I could have safely turned into the lane and moved with traffic if the car would have accelerated as was expected. Instead, the collision system deemed that there was an impending collision about to happen and would not allow me to accelerate. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11584346, filed 2024-04

   “When using lane trace assist as part of the adaptive cruise control the vehicle will violently pull the steering wheel to the left or right out of the lane. This will occur even with vehicles in the lane it pulls to that are detected by the blind spot monitoring system. Brought to a Toyota dealership and they only verified 4 wheel alignment however this did not correct the issue.”

   NHTSA complaint #11576756, filed 2024-03
2. 2
   Tires

   Tire bulges, blowouts, and tread separation

   Mentioned in 4 of 47 sampled complaints

   Owners describe tires that bulged on the sidewall or near the rim, blew out during normal driving, or separated at the tread. Some report a tire warning light before the failure, and some say a tire was found bulging after a recent rotation. Some complaints say a dealer confirmed a failure linked to a voluntary tire recall, and others say the tire maker declined a warranty claim. Where mileage is given, reports range from about 200 miles to about 14,900 miles.

   What to check: Ask whether the tires have been inspected for sidewall bulges, and check the tire date codes and any open recall status for the tire model. During a walk-around, look for bulges or uneven wear, and ask the dealer what warranty coverage applies to the tires before purchase.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “215/55-17 Driving a brand new 2024 Toyota Camry with the OEM Bridgestone Tires on a smooth road at normal speed. Tire exploded and went flat. My safety and others were at risk but fortunately I was able to keep control of the car. Bridgestone is unwilling to honor the warranty”

   NHTSA complaint #11597486, filed 2024-06

   “Tire size P 235/45 R 18 Factory installed on 2024 Toyota Camry, failed catastrophically at 3415 (+/- 5) miles. Vehicle was traveling eastbound on I-40 in Knoxville, TN, when the tread separated completely after bilateral failure of the sidewalls about 2 from the beads. Car stability and control were compromised, but fortunately, vehicle was pulled to the shoulder without incident. Tire warning light came on at some point before failure (exact time unknown). Tire replacement cost is $300. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11602424, filed 2024-07
3. 3
   Vehicle speed control

   Hesitation or delayed power when accelerating

   Mentioned in 4 of 47 sampled complaints

   Owners describe intermittent hesitation or delayed power when pressing the accelerator, often from a stop or at low speed. Some report the engine revving without the car gaining speed, a feeling of stalling or failing to respond, and then a sudden surge forward. Owners say the timing is unpredictable, and some describe it as a concern when merging, turning, or entering traffic. Where mileage is mentioned, these reports are at about 30,000 and 42,000 miles.

   What to check: Ask whether any powertrain software updates have been applied and request service records for any hesitation visits. On a test drive, include a stop from a standstill and a merge onto a highway to see whether the car responds promptly.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I own a 2024 Toyota Camry LE. The vehicle has an intermittent and unpredictable hesitation when I press the accelerator. At times, the vehicle does not respond normally to accelerator input and hesitates before providing power. After the hesitation, the vehicle can suddenly surge forward. This creates a significant safety concern because predictable acceleration is necessary when merging into traffic, entering an intersection, making a turn, or accelerating from a stop. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11768720, filed 2026-10

   “I have experienced on multiple occasions a delay or lack of immediate power when pressing the gas pedal from a complete stop. I have almost caused an accident because of this delayed acceleration when I’m trying to turn or merge into traffic. The car seems to do it randomly so there’s no telling when it’s going to actually accelerate or have the delay, but it has happened frequently enough that I am concerned. My car has barely hit 30,000 miles so I highly doubt that it would be linked to normal wear and tear of the vehicle.”

   NHTSA complaint #11771766, filed 2026-10
4. 4
   Other or unknown

   Rear glass distortion and reduced night visibility

   • 7 complaints (13%)
   • typically at 1.0 yrs old
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe rear glass that looks wavy, blurry, or rippled through the mirror, with the defroster lines producing ladder-like reflections of headlights at night. Some say oncoming headlights appear hazy, and that they must lower the windows to see. Some dealers reportedly said replacement would not be covered by warranty, and that nothing could be done about the headlight aim without a recall. No mileage is given in these complaints, so the timing is not clear from them.

   What to check: Ask the dealer whether any bulletin or recall covers the rear glass or headlight aim, and check the rear view from the driver seat in daylight and at night. If possible, compare with another 2024 Camry to judge whether the distortion is similar.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The headlights do not project far enough down the road making it difficult to see at night. It almost appears as if the headlights are pointing down. This is a hugh safety issue. I brought my car in to the dealer and was told that my headlights match all other 2024 camry's and there is nothing that can be done unless Toyota issues a safety recall. I have researched this issue and found many complaints online.”

   NHTSA complaint #11702234, filed 2025-12

   “seatbelt indicator lights and warning sounds malfunction - indicating passengers are in need of buckle even if they are buckled. intermittent functionality. vision at night is incredibly reduced. headlights of other drivers are hazy and auralike - and i often have to put windows down in order to see (WHICH leads to the shaking and vibrating of vehicle in prior complaint|)”

   NHTSA complaint #11629550, filed 2024-12
5. 5
   Steering

   Steering power warnings and unusual steering feel

   Mentioned in 4 of 47 sampled complaints

   Owners describe a dashboard warning about steering power, with the wheel becoming hard or tight to turn for a few seconds before returning to normal. Other reports describe a steering wheel vibration and roaring noise at low speed, and lane trace assist pulling the wheel sharply out of the lane. In some complaints the dealer recommended a new steering rack, or only checked the wheel alignment. Where mileage is given in the complaint text, reports range from about 3,000 miles to more than 50,000 miles.

   What to check: Ask whether the steering warning has been logged and whether the dealer has checked the electric power steering system and rack. On a test drive, check for vibration at low speed while turning in both directions, and for steering assist that feels sudden or uneven.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “on June 20th, 2024, my vehicle started making a vibration and roaring sound at 3k miles at speeds as low as 35 MPH and gets louder the faster you go. the steering wheel also has a vibration. The noise and vibration get worse when you turn the wheel the left but when returned back to center it stops or is quitter and less vibration. when turning to the right it does not do it at all and will sometimes it does. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times now first time they said oh it just wind noise. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11608099, filed 2024-08

   “2024 Toyota Camry in 50000+ miles. While driving, a warning sign on dash stating Steering Power Low. Steering was loosing power became hard to turn. After few seconds, warning sign disappeared car went back normal. It happened times in last few days.”

   NHTSA complaint #11737695, filed 2026-05

Buying note. Buyers considering this model year may want to test the acceleration response and driver-assist features on a test drive, and ask for records of any tire, steering, or visibility repairs. Because these complaints are recent and often give no mileage, a pre-purchase inspection that reads stored fault codes can help a buyer judge the car's current condition.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 47 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.