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Toyota Camry backup camera problems

22 of the 17,932 owner complaints about the Toyota Camry describe backup camera failure, most of them for the 2018 model year.

owner complaints
22
worst model year
2018
typical mileage
17,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2024
    1
  • 2023
    1
  • 2022
    3
  • 2021
    1
  • 2020
    2
  • 2019
    4
  • 2018
    4
  • 2017
    1
  • 2016
    2
  • 2014
    1
  • 2012
    2

What owners say

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Electrical · TN

Two issues involving fuses at approximately 135,000 miles. The fuse for my backup camera has not worked since I bought the car at 130,000 miles. There is no light for this. I have tried any at home remedies to no avail. This could pose to be an issue as I cannot see if a small child is behind my car. A couple of months later (around 135,000 miles) the fuse for my tire pressure sensor stopped working as well. There is a light for the tire pressure system that actually interferes with the light for if the tire is low. I now have to go by sight because the light is always on due to the sensor malfunction. My tire was at 22 psi, but I did not know because the tire light flashed for the sensor rather than indicating it was low. This is only an issue because the sensor light is the same light as the pressure. No professional has checked either issue to my knowledge.

Filed Jun 12, 2026 · Driver assistance · PA

My backup camera which is tied to my entire infotainment system goes off and on while driving the vehicle, causing distractions. It is particularly unsafe when backing up and the back of camera shuts off and reboot, and comes back on.

Filed Apr 20, 2026 · Driver assistance · NY

Vin was not located on the rear camera recall, rear camera does not activate when trans is placed in reverse, first started reverse camera screen would go blank, now screen remains on home and doesnt acknowledge camera , blind spot not active, rear collision detection system not active

Filed Mar 10, 2026 · Driver assistance · MA

The back up camera is going black when I go in reverse but sometimes it works.

Filed Dec 19, 2025 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 150,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while on a construction site at work, the vehicle drove over a piece of rebar which damaged the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that after the issue the rearview camera failed to operate as needed with a blank or distorted image on the screen. The failure persisted and the traction control, check engine, and other various warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and the dealer attempted to repair front sensors. The dealer eventually repaired the correct sensors, and the rearview camera was repaired. Recently, the contact stated while driving 65 MPH in the snow, the RPM revved high while depressing accelerator pedal and the vehicle started coasting. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a defective CVT transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 19, 2025 · Driver assistance · PA

Front rear camera has failed. multiple codes pop up including headlight system malfunction, LDA malfunction, Pre-collision malfunction. Codes pop up after clearing cant see digital speedometer. Confirmed by dealer camera needs replaced. Costs are over 2,000 USD.

Filed Sep 10, 2025 · FL

Rear camera is not aligned off by 8 inches. This is a safety hazard potential damage accident or loss of life please investigate. Dealership said nothing they can do until a recall is issued. Dealership hit bumper on routine service says nothing sure what happened

Filed Aug 19, 2025 · Driver assistance · NY

The rear camera has stopped working. It started working intermittently approximately 6 months ago and now it does not work at all. The warning light saying that it was not available would come on when it first started having a problem but that stopped when it stopped working completely. It will show rear cross traffic alert at times but no picture and not every time there is traffic. It has been inspected for any sign of damage to camera wiring, none found

Filed Feb 2, 2024 · Airbags, Driver assistance · IN

There is a current recall on my 2020 camry. I was notified by email in December 2023. It is for the passenger side air bag. I do not feel safe driving the car since being made aware of the recall. The Toyota dealership I go to has said there is nothing they can do as there is no remedy for this recall. I also have had multiple issues over the years with the sensors and battery. I bought the car brand new, with 2 miles I rolled off the lot. A few days after purchasing it my battery died. My battery died multiple times within the first few months, sensors did not work, screen display was off, Toyota said they had to reset the computer software. There was an issue draining the battery. Fast forward to November 2023, I had to buy a new battery. Even though I have had issues with the battery since purchasing the brand new car, I had to pay for the battery out of pocket. Toyota said I just barely missed the warranty. Now once again I have issues with the parking sensors not working and the rear camera display not showing. I get the notification RCD unavailable. Even though my camera is clean and was checked at the dealership. I feel as if I have bought a bad car from the start. And now I do not feel safe driving it as well as being completely frustrated with it. What can I do?

Filed Jan 31, 2024 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after replacing the battery, the vehicle was able to start; however, the infotainment system became inoperable and continuously rebooted. The contact stated that the rearview camera was still operable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the infotainment system needed to be replaced, and a repair fee was charged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignitionReported November 20, 1997 · 289,326 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a possible jamming of the lock pin of the key interlock solenoid, it is possible to remove the ignition key even when the shift lever of the automatic transmission is not in the "park" position.
Risk
Under such a condition, should a driver fail to move the shift lever to "park" position and also fail to activate the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away down a slope.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the key interlock solenoid.

Recall number 97V213000 · Recall details

Questions about the Toyota Camry backup camera

Which Toyota Camry years have backup camera failure problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2018 (4 complaints), 2019 (4 complaints) and 2022 (3 complaints).

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