2010 Toyota Camry MPG
23–34 mpg combined across 4 EPA-rated versions. Best: Camry Hybrid (FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 33 city / 34 hwy / 34 combined; lowest: Camry (3.5L 6-cyl, A6) at 23.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Hybrid (Hybrid) | 2.4L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 33 | 34 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Camry | 2.5L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Camry | 2.5L 4-cyl | A6 | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Camry | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
How it compares
- 2010 Midsize Cars: class average 22.2 mpg over 135 versions; best Camry +11.8 (#4).
- 2009: 34 mpg best (no change).
- 2011: 33 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,950–$2,900 a year ($950 difference).
- 2026 model: 51 mpg best (+17).
Safety
614 owner complaints: Vehicle Speed Control 167, Unknown Or Other 84, Structure 66, Visibility/Wiper 60. Crashes 101, fires 1, injuries 60.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 167 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 84 | 14% |
| Structure | 66 | 11% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 60 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 57 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 50 | 8% |
| Power Train | 46 | 7% |
| Engine | 45 | 7% |
Recent owner reports: Vehicle Speed Control
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASH INTO A METAL FENCE. DURING THE CRASH THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED.”
“TOYOTA CAMRY 2010, WAS DRIVEN TO DENTIST OFFICE PARKING LOT. WHILE PARKING THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED TO BRING IT TO A STANDSTILL. HOWEVER, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND LEAPED FORWARD AND SMASHED AGAINST AN IMMOVABLE WALL IN FRONT. ALL THIS WHILE THE WHEEL KEPT ON SPINNING UNCONTROLLABLY. FRONT OF CAR IS BADLY MAULED DEPICTING THE UNCALLED FOR MOMENTUM. GLAD THAT THERE WAS A WALL AS THIS ABORTED THE FEARSOME CRAZE.”
“WHEN RUSUMING SPEED CONTROL TO SET SPEED, IT GOES 5 TO TEN MPH OVER BEFORE GOING TO SET SPEED.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
9 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2016 | Seats › front Assembly › seat Heater/Cooler | 16V396000 |
| Nov 19, 2014 | Seats › front Assembly › seat Heater/Cooler | 14V743000 |
| Apr 9, 2013 | Equipment › other › labels | 13V123000 |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Air Bags › frontal › sensor/Control Module-inactive | 13V014000 |
| Feb 9, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10V040000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V035000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V036000 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | Vehicle Speed Control › accelerator Pedal | 10V017000 |
| Oct 5, 2009 | Vehicle Speed Control › accelerator Pedal | 09V388000 |