Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2023 Toyota Camry
The 2023 Toyota Camry offers reliability but has safety recalls for seat headrest welding and wheel lug nut issues. Complaints mainly relate to fuel systems, electrical issues, and brakes. Verify these aspects carefully when inspecting the car.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Toyota Camry has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 65 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V128000 Insufficient Weld on Rear Seat Frame/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V432000 Wheels May Detach from Loose Lug Nuts NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
Of the 65 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 65 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Headrest bracket welds insufficient
How to check: Inspect rear seat headrest welds; ensure solid attachment
Loose wheel lug nuts
How to check: Check for secure lug nuts on all wheels
Intermittent electrical problems
How to check: Test all electronics; ensure functionality
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Check for any warning lights on the dashboard
Red flag: Persistent warning lights
- 02
City driving
What to check: Listen for unusual noises from wheels or brakes
Red flag: Grinding noise
- 03
Highway acceleration
What to check: Monitor for smooth acceleration and gear shifts
Red flag: Hesitation or jerking
- 04
Braking at high speed
What to check: Ensure effective and smooth braking response
Red flag: Vibrating or pulling
- 05
Parking
What to check: Test reverse and parking aids
Red flag: Unresponsive sensors or alarms
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the seat recall been addressed?
- Are there any known electrical issues?
- Have there been wheel lug problems?
- What is the brake service history?
- Any major repairs performed recently?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair proof
- Complete service record
- Title and registration
- Warranty details
- Accident history report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Toyota Camry at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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