2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Independent review & score by Carivo
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | Hybrid |
| Base Price | $30,740–$40,441 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a hybrid that earns a Carivo score of 8.4/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 9.4/10, 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 9.4/10. The Camry Hybrid nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. On safety, it scores 8.8/10 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 7.8/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $30,740–$40,441, 53 MPG, seating 5, the Toyota Camry Hybrid sits in the mid-market bracket of the hybrid segment. Its value score of 8.9/10 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 Hybrid will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on performance if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good hybrid 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 Hybrid ranks #18 of 135 hybrids in the Carivo database — better than 87% of the segment. Its 8.4/10 overall score is 0.2 points above the segment average of 8.2/10. Its $30,740 starting price sits close to the segment's median of $31,584.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Hybrid ranking → · Best Hybrids under $35k →
| Fuel (75,000 miles) | ~$4,955 ($991/year at $3.50/gal) |
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| Recall repairs | $0 — 4 campaigns 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 Hybrid scores 8.4/10 — 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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| 2025 (this review) | 8.4/10 | $30,740 | |
| 2024 | 8.5/10 | $29,845 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.5/10 | $28,949 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.4/10 | $28,054 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 8.3/10 | $27,158 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 8.2/10 | $26,263 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 8.2/10 | $25,368 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 8.1/10 | $24,472 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have 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.
| Equipment / Other / Labels 23/07/2024 · 24V548000 | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander,… |
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| Seat belts / Rear/other / Webbing 06/02/2025 · 25V059000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As… |
| Back over prevention / Display function 30/10/2025 · 25V744000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error… |
| Hybrid propulsion system / inverter 16/12/2025 · 25V869000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal. |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
Own a 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid that's been repaired repeatedly for the same problem? It may qualify under your state's lemon law — run the free lemon law check →
We rate the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid's reliability 9.4/10 — one of the stronger records in its class. It has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
4 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 #18 of 135 hybrids in our database (better than 87% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid starts at $30,740 and ranges up to $40,441 across trims (MSRP when new). At 53 MPG, expect roughly $991/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
No standout weak years: across the 8 Camry Hybrid model years we've scored, every year lands within half a point of the best (8.5/10). Pick on price and condition rather than year.
The documented issues for the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid are its NHTSA recall campaigns, which involve: Equipment, Seat belts, Back over prevention, Hybrid propulsion 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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