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2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls and problems

2 recalls and 162 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

2
recalls
162
owner complaints
13
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

Visibility: power window devices and controls

NHTSA campaign 12V491000 · reported October 10, 2012 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 2,519,424 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
The risk
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

NHTSA campaign 09V388000 · reported October 5, 2009 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
The risk
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The fix
Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 29, 2019 · Structure · 95,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS MOM WHO OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING AND STICKY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED A GLARE IN THE DRIVER'S FACE, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. TOYOTA WALNUT CREEK (2100 N BROADWAY, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596…

Jul 1, 2019 · Visibility/wiper · 89,000 miles

THE DASHBOARD PAD HAS DETERIORATED WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS. IT IS GOOEY. WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND MENTIONED IT, IT WAS NOT ADDRESSED. I CALLED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS TWICE AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A NOTIFICATION BUT IT HAS EXPIRED. SO, THEY WILL NOT HONOR A REQUEST…

May 15, 2019 · Structure

DASH HEADBOARD IS VERY STICKY AND WHEN DRIVING IN SUNNY CONDITIONS THERE IS A REALLY BAD GLARE.

May 14, 2019 · Service brakes · 142,671 miles

ON OR ABOUT MID APRIL 2018 THIS VEHICLE WAS LEFT PARKED AND UNATTENDED OUTSIDE IN UPSTATE NY FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME WAS FROM THE MID 20S TO THE MID 30'S WITH SOME SNOW. AFTER 2 WEEKS, I CAME BACK AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE IT FROM IT'S PARKED SPOT WHEN I DISCOVERED THE DRIVER'S SIDE…

Apr 29, 2019 · Structure · 140,000 miles

I'M HAVING A GLARE ON MY WINDSHIELD (WHEN I'M DRIVING AND PARTICULARLY IN SUNNY CONDITIONS) FROM MY DASHBOARD THAT HAS MELTED. IT'S BECOME VERY SHINY AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE TRIED CLEANING IT BUT BECAUSE OF THE SUBSTANCE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CLEAN IT.

Camry Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 0200
2007 3602317
2008 2162132
2009 4118103
2010 21010
2011 22340

Across all years, the 2007 Camry Hybrid has the most complaints (602). All Toyota Camry Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, the most recent reported on October 10, 2012 (Visibility: power window devices and controls). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (61 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (39).
How many 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
13 of 162 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 29, 2019.