2025 Toyota Camry
Independent review & score by Carivo
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,720–$40,094 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Toyota Camry is a sedan that earns a Carivo score of 8.4/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 9.5/10, while Performance at 6.9/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 9.5/10. The Camry nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. On safety, it scores 8.9/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Performance at 6.9/10 is a genuine liability and a score that should factor heavily into any buying decision. The powertrain and chassis dynamics trail class rivals by a meaningful margin — don't overlook it. At 7.4/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $29,720–$40,094, 33 MPG, seating 5, the Toyota Camry sits in the mid-market bracket of the sedan segment. Its value score of 8.7/10 confirms that the price reflects the quality — you're getting a lot for your money here. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2025 Toyota Camry will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on performance if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good sedan should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Toyota Camry ranks #6 of 1310 sedans in the Carivo database — better than 100% of the segment. Its 8.4/10 overall score is 0.9 points above the segment average of 7.5/10. Its $29,720 starting price is about 7% above the segment's median of $27,664.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sedan ranking → · Best Sedans under $35k →
| Fuel (75,000 miles) | ~$7,955 ($1,591/year at $3.50/gal) |
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| Recall repairs | $0 — 1 campaign on record; recall work is always free at franchised dealers |
| Insurance | Varies widely by driver and state — always quote the exact trim before buying |
We only print costs we can compute from sourced data (EPA fuel economy, NHTSA recalls). We don't estimate maintenance or depreciation — anyone who gives you one number for those is guessing.
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Toyota Camry scores 8.2/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 8.4 — and starts roughly $2,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 8.4/10 | $29,720 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 8.4/10 | $29,720 | |
| 2024 | 8.3/10 | $28,855 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.2/10 | $27,989 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.2/10 | $27,123 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 8.1/10 | $26,258 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 8.1/10 | $25,392 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 8.1/10 | $24,526 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 8.0/10 | $23,661 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.9/10 | $22,795 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 8.0/10 | $21,929 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.9/10 | $21,064 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle with our free VIN recall checker.
| Electrical system / instrument cluster/panel 11/09/2025 · 25V595000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia,… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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We rate the 2025 Toyota Camry's reliability 9.5/10 — one of the stronger records in its class. It has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
1 NHTSA recall campaign matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 8.4/10 overall, ranking #6 of 1310 sedans in our database (better than 100% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2025 Toyota Camry starts at $29,720 and ranges up to $40,094 across trims (MSRP when new). At 33 MPG, expect roughly $1,591/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Based on our year-by-year scoring, the weakest Camry years we've rated are 2017 (7.9/10), 2015 (7.9/10) — each at least half a point below the nameplate's best (8.4/10). See the full year table above before deciding.
The documented issues for the 2025 Toyota Camry are its NHTSA recall campaigns, which involve: Electrical system (details in the recalls section above; repairs are free at dealers). For wear-and-tear patterns beyond recalls, owner forums are the best source — we only report what federal data documents.
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