Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and driving down the driveway, the vehicle failed to stop while forcefully depressing the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to drive across a two-lane highway. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and continued driving to work. The following morning the failure reoccurred, but the contact was able to stop the vehicle before the vehicle crossed the two-lane highway. The contact stated that the failure occurred after cold starts and self-corrected after the engine had warmed up. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 400.
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 10-15 mph, the contact attempted to activate the cruise control mode system for the first time since purchasing the vehicle. The system failed to activate, and a message indicating that the cruise control was not activated was displayed. The contact attempted to activate the system a second time, and the vehicle significantly accelerated, the steering wheel and brake pedal locked up, causing the vehicle to crash through the garage door of a house and into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The air bags deployed. The vehicle automatically connected to Toyota safety connect, and the contact requested the assistance of police officers. There was property damage. The garage door, the front, and the rear end of the other vehicle were damaged. The contact sustained abrasion on the right arm from the air bag, and abrasion on the lower left leg. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was then towed to a collision repair shop, where it was totaled by the insurance company. The vehicle was then towed to coparts. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The insurance company had given the manufacturer authorization to access the event data recorder (edr). The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
I purchased a 2026 Toyota camry se in November 2025. The hybrid battery has stop working several times also the steering system has failed as well. I am told the hybrid battery is defective. Toyota the manufacture has refused to replace it. I am afraid for my safety.