NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Toyota Camry Safety Ratings
The 2025 Toyota Camry scores 93 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 133 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid AWD achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. This high score is anchored by a perfect sweep in federal crash-test ratings and the inclusion of a full suite of standard crash-avoidance technology. Despite these strengths, a modest defect record prevented it from matching the prior year's model by four points. The overall safety profile for this vehicle is strong.
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 93/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Toyota Camry ranks 39 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 93 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.7% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 133 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 39 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Toyota Camry?
The defect record for the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid AWD presents the most notable departure from its predecessor, contributing to a four-point dip in the Safety Index to 93 out of 100. This places it firmly within the Exceptional band, though it marks a slight regression from the 2024 model's 97. The recall campaign concerning the instrument cluster and panel, a concern also seen in other 2023-2025 Toyota models, directly impacts this score, dropping the defect component to 13 out of 20. Crash protection remains at a perfect 70 out of 70, and the vehicle’s crash-avoidance technology also scores a full 10 out of 10, with standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The 133 owner complaints, especially the 23 concerning the Electrical System and 10 for Forward Collision Avoidance, warrant attention given their potential overlap with the recall's scope. The 2025 Camry Hybrid AWD maintains one of the stronger safety profiles in its segment, but its defect record score distinguishes it from the near-flawless 2024 model.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Toyota Camry perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid AWD achieved a perfect rating across all NHTSA-tested categories: overall, frontal, side, and rollover. This model registered a 10 percent rollover risk, with the dynamic tip test concluding in a No Tip result. No categories for this model year were unrated or scored below the maximum.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20248
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
One recall covers the 2025 Toyota Camry. The campaign targets the electrical system, specifically the instrument cluster and panel, and is shared across several Toyota nameplates including certain RAV4, RAV4 Prime, Highlander, and Venza models. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available campaign data. Owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL25V595000
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's cus
Reported 2025-09-11
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has logged 133 unverified owner complaints for this model year, including alleged reports of 12 crashes and 9 injuries. The most frequently cited components in these unverified allegations are Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Structure, Visibility and Wipers, Seats, and Forward Collision Avoidance.
133 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Toyota Camry?
The 2025 Camry Hybrid AWD has been issued a significant recall concerning its instrument cluster. Any prospective buyer should prioritize verifying that the remedy for this issue has been completed. Confirmation of this repair is crucial, either through the seller or a dealership, and should be documented.
- The 2025 model year Safety Index of 93/100 is four points lower than the 2024 edition's 97/100, with the entire gap attributable to a weaker defect record score of 13 out of 20.
- One recall is active for this model year, covering the electrical system instrument cluster and panel, a campaign that spans multiple Toyota nameplates across the 2023 through 2025 range.
- NHTSA recorded 133 unverified owner complaints, with Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance among the top reported components, categories that overlap with the active recall subject.
- Crash-test performance is a clear strength: NHTSA awarded five stars in every category, frontal, side, rollover, and overall, with a 10 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result on the dynamic test.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Toyota Camry places
The 2025 Toyota Camry qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Toyota Camry safety questions
Was the 2025 Toyota Camry crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Toyota Camry, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Toyota Camry crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Toyota Camry earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Camry have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Toyota Camry. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Toyota Camry?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 133 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Toyota Camry. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Camry years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20248), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Camry 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 39 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.