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2023 Toyota Camry

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Camry.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Toyota Camry delivers its power through an automatic S8 transmission and achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 33 highway, and 26 combined. This model year recorded just 59 owner complaints and two recalls, with the top concern area classified as unknown or other. Within the Camry’s complaint history from 1990 to 2025, the 2023 figure sits far closer to the model’s lowest point of 11 complaints in 2014 than to its peak of 3,613 in 2007, signaling a generation that continues to uphold a reputation for minimal reported issues.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy22/33/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter17801F0050 alt 1780177050
Spark plug9091901289 alt 9091901263
Front wiper blades8521206250 alt 8522206250
Serpentine belt90916A2026 alt 90916A2027
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1632631050
Cabin air filter871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3296 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 33 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camry of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2023 Hybrid SE Nightshade
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Hybrid SE Nightshade 2.5L I-4 + Elec7.40 sec15.80 sec208 hpFWD
2023Hybrid SE Nightshade 2.5L I-4 + Elec7.80 sec16.00 sec208 hpFWD
2022SE 2.5L I-47.60 sec15.80 sec202 hpAWD
2021Hybrid XSE 2.5L I-4 + Elec7.40 sec15.80 sec208 hpFWD
2021SE 2.5L I-47.50 sec15.80 sec203 hpFWD
2020TRD 3.5L V65.60 sec14.20 sec301 hpFWD
2020TRD 3.5L V65.80 sec14.40 sec301 hpFWD
2020TRD 3.5L V66.50 sec15.00 sec301 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Main Bearings16
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Brake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Toyota Camry shows a continued decline in federal complaint and recall activity compared to the elevated levels seen earlier in its generation. From a peak of 727 complaints and 8 recalls in 2018, the trend has been consistently downward: 385 complaints/6 recalls in 2019, 263/3 in 2020, 154/1 in 2021, and 57/1 in 2022. The 2023 model year recorded 59 complaints and 2 recalls, representing a stabilization near 2022's already-low figures, while maintaining zero federal investigations for the fifth consecutive year. Technical Service Bulletins dropped to 125 in 2023, down from 139 the prior year and well below the 374 recorded in 2018. The complaint breakdown shows no dominant defect category—Unknown/Other leads with 11 complaints, followed by Electrical System and Service Brakes at 4 each, with 9 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint across the model year. The 2025 data (133 complaints, 1 recall, 8 TSBs) may represent partial-year reporting. Compared to the 2007–2010 period when complaint counts reached into the thousands, the 2023 Camry sits at the low end of the generation's arc, suggesting improved maturity and reliability. This is a favorable year to consider, as the vehicle benefits from the generational refinement trend with minimal documented defect activity and no active investigations.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
125
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
59
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 59 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other11
Electrical System4
Service Brakes4
Visibility/Wiper3
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Tires3
Power Train2
Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V432000Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsReported 15/06/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment. Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of…

24V128000SeatsReported 21/02/2024

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As… Remedy: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 125 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0097-23 Rev12026-04-14StructureSome 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may…
T-SB-0023-262026-04-01EngineSome customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon…
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Camry have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Camry get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 33 highway / 26 combined mpg.