2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The seatbelt in a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid (VIN: [XXX]) has unexpectedly unbuckled during normal driving conditions. This has occurred on three separate occasions. On [XXX], the seatbelt unbuckled during vehicle operation, contributing to injury during a single-vehicle accident in Texas. The injured occupant was evaluated at a military hospital. The seatbelt was properly fastened prior to the incident, and no warning lights were present. This appears to be a potential defect in the seatbelt restraint system and presents a serious safety risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at, or exceeding 65 MPH, the engine made an abnormal crackling sound, and the vehicle shuddered. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the contact was made aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The dealer related the failure to the recall; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained with the dealer. The contact was provided with vehicle rental assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, with an audible beeping alarm activated and the check engine warning light illuminated. The message "Hybrid System Malfunction" was displayed. The vehicle was immediately driven to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the failure was possibly related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 5,300.

1. Component or system: The vehicle is subject to an active manufacturer safety recall affecting a critical system. It has been out of service since December 22 and is available for inspection at an authorized Toyota dealership. 2. Safety risk: Toyota determined the vehicle was unsafe to operate due to the recall, posing a potential risk to occupants and others, and instructed that it not be driven until repaired. 3. Confirmation: The issue was confirmed by an authorized Toyota dealer as a recall condition. No repair has been completed due to lack of an available remedy. 4. Inspection: The vehicle has been inspected and documented by an authorized Toyota dealership on behalf of the manufacturer. 5. Warnings or symptoms: The vehicle was removed from service due to a manufacturer-issued safety recall, not a sudden failure. It has been inoperable since December 22.

235 45 R18 94v These tires came standard on a Toyota camry 2026 HEV. These tires cannot be driven in cold weather conditions. It states on their website they grip the road better in temperatures above 47deg Fahrenheit. Toyota is selling these cars in cold climates with these tires on the vehicle. Making them unsafe for myself, my children & anyone else driving on the road near one of these vehicles with the manufacturer tires on them. When the temperature here dropped below 30deg the tires were sliding all over the road. This made me feel & makes me feel unsafe.

Fuel / Propulsion System.. Hybrid Inverter Assembly Defective component: Hybrid inverter assembly Cause: Improperly torqued bolt inside the inverter Result: Open circuit Possible loss of motive power while driving Possible short circuit and fire risk Component is available for inspection and is currently at the Toyota dealer. From Toyota’s own recall filing: Loss of motive power while driving at higher speeds Increased risk of a crash Risk of thermal damage and fire if short circuit occurs. Toyota documented: Dealer inspections Field reports Warranty claims Toyota confirmed bolts were found loose inside inverter assemblies This directly triggered the recallInspected by authorized Toyota dealers Investigated by Toyota and the inverter supplier (Denso) Vehicle is currently held for recall-related service. improperly torqued inverter bolt may activate a warning lamp; however, no warning lamps or messages were displayed prior to the defect occurring on my vehicle.

The 2026 toyota suddenly accelerated when pulling into a handicap space. Suddenly the vehicle jumped the concrete barrier and sidewalk and hit a building. The airbags did not deploy and the seat belts came off as normal. The building was not damaged but my wife sustained a shoulder injury and whiplash. The vechicle was towed from the scene and is at Collison Center where the collison occurred. Note: 2026 is when all electronic components were engineered into the vehicle. The vehicle has not been started since the accident. The outcome could have resulted in a life altering injury or death. The problem has not been reproduced as the vehicle is not driveable. The vehicle was purchased the 14 miles on it. As of today 1/16/2026, we are not aware of any vehicle inspection. Our insurance company told us they would not pay for the download of the black box but we could if we would like. We decided to hire a person to download the black box and give us the results of the download. This is to occur on January 20, 2026. There were no warning indicators prior to the sudden acceleration. No cautionary lights came on and continued application of the brakes did not slow the vehicle. No dash lights were on after the sudden acceleration.

My 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE (VIN 4T1DAACKXTU213841) purchased on September 26/2025 is subject to Safety Recall 25TA15 / NHTSA ID 25V869 for a loose inverter bolt that can cause loss of motive power or fire. Toyota says no remedy is available until at least Q1 2026. I transport my minor child in this vehicle and do not feel safe operating it with a known and unresolved fire/crash risk. I am reporting this defect and lack of remedy.

Two days after purchasing vehicle, I noticed a popping noise coming from the bottom driver seat, and the seat back of the driver seat. I took vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer was unable to replicate the issue. I noticed this issue every time I drive. I opened up the seat cover and noticed a loose piece in the seat frame. I think this may be causing the issue. I will be taking the vehicle to the dealer again to see what can be done.

“Hi, my name is [XXX] , my vehicle VIN [XXX] . I want to report a life-threatening situation that just occurred in our new 2026 Toyota Camry which was purchased [XXX] this year. On ([XXX]) evening @ [XXX] while driving on [XXX] North towards Cumming, the passenger side back tire suddenly dislodged itself from the rim and went flying across the highway. Because of this, I found myself in a state of immense panic, seeing the car tilt on one side, scraping away the smooth rim and ruining part of the back of the car and the undercarriage. Could have caused severe damage to my health and others on the highway, luckily truck driver blocked the lanes for me. We understand that manufacturing companies can have slight mishaps at times, but the severity of this issue could permanently compromise our safety. Although we hoped for almost no issues for the next few years, witnessing the quick detachment of the tire was the last thing we could ever expected. We also have teenager drivers at home, who rely on this car for simple transportation and our goal is to ensure they drive this car with confidence, but this incident has got rid of our peace of mind. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)