2025 vs 2026 Toyota Camry

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Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Recalls

2025

  • 25V059000 2025

    The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. NHTSA

  • 25V595000 2025

    An instrument panel software error at start-up may stop it showing the speed, brake and tire pressure warnings. NHTSA

2026

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Both years

  • 25V744000 2025–2026

    A software error can freeze the rear camera image or leave the screen blank in reverse. NHTSA

  • 25V869000 2025–2026

    A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened, leaving poor contact at a terminal. NHTSA

  • 26V511000 2025–2026

    The instrument cluster display may fail at start-up, which also disables the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning and smart key reminder. NHTSA

What changed between

After 2025, up to and including 2026.

  1. 2026A Nightshade Edition joins, and Dark Cosmos is a new color for the SE, XLE and XSE. Toyota

What it came with

2025

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

2026

Trims
Nightshade Edition (2026) Toyota

Both years

Engines
2.5L four-cylinder hybrid Toyota
Motors
Two electric motors Toyota, Rear electric motor Toyota
Transmissions
Hybrid transaxle Toyota
Drivetrains
Front-wheel drive Toyota, Electronic On-Demand all-wheel drive Toyota
Trims
LE Toyota, SE Toyota, XLE Toyota, XSE Toyota
Packages
Premium Plus Package Toyota

Colors

2025

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

2026

  • Dark Cosmos 2026 Toyota

What owners and buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

2025

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

2026

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Both years

  • Sought after: The 9th gen as a whole All years One source so far

    SlashGear ranks it the best Camry generation so far, with few recalls and no NHTSA investigations yet, while warning that later data could change that. SlashGear