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2022 Toyota Camry airbags problems
severe
Owners of the 2022 Toyota Camry have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$1,100
airbags complaints on the Toyota Camry, by model year
Of the 10 airbags complaints filed for the 2022 Toyota Camry,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
1 (100%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented
repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall
(it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service BulletinTSB003220Aug 2023
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2022 Camrys report airbag behavior at both extremes. Some say airbags deployed without any crash—one while driving into a heavy rainstorm at highway speed, another from a low-speed curb strike. Both owners lost vehicle control immediately after deployment, leading to serious secondary crashes and injuries. One occupant sustained lacerations from metal fragments ejected by the airbag itself.
Others report the opposite failure: airbags did not deploy during actual impacts. Owners describe head-on vehicle collisions, deer strikes, high-speed side impacts, and frontal/rear collisions where no airbags fired. In at least one case, the seat belts also failed to lock. Some vehicles displayed "SRS Air Bag Malfunction" warnings or illuminated airbag lights on the dash, either before or after an incident. A dealer inspection found no duplicate failure when tested.
No formal recall or technical service bulletin is mentioned in the narratives, though one owner referenced a possible connection to NHTSA Campaign 23V865000. These are unverified consumer allegations; no manufacturer testing data is provided.
Same Toyota Camry airbags reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020 · 2021
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended airbag deployment
Airbags deployed without collision—some when vehicle entered heavy rain at highway speed, others when hitting a curb at low speed. Owner reported losing vehicle control immediately after deployment, leading to secondary crash.
When: 40,000–41,000 miles; during normal driving
Symptoms owners cite: All airbags deployed without impact; Vehicle control lost immediately after deployment; No warning prior to deployment
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles declared total loss; no pre-deployment diagnosis or repair attempted
Airbag failure to deploy on impact
Airbags did not deploy during documented crashes—deer strike, vehicle-to-vehicle collision, curb impact, high-speed rear-end collision, and frontal/side impact. In several cases, seat belts also failed to lock. Airbag warning lights illuminated in some vehicles post-incident.
When: Various mileages: 41,000 miles (vehicle collision), 59,000 miles (warning message), timing unknown for others
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment on impact; Seat belts failed to lock (at least one case); Airbag warning light illuminated on instrument panel or SRS message displayed; Owner injuries sustained from impact without restraint protection
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle taken to dealer; dealer unable to duplicate failure and did not repair. Other vehicles not diagnosed or repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified in at least one case but provided no assistance. Owner mentioned possible relation to NHTSA Campaign 23V865000 (Air Bags) but no formal recall or TSB cited.
Airbag deployment producing metal fragments and lacerations
When airbags deployed, occupants sustained lacerations from metal shards or fragments ejected from the airbag modules, in addition to injuries from the deployment event itself.
When: At curb impact; mileage not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags deployed; Metal fragments or shards ejected from airbag modules; Passenger lacerated by metal debris
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle declared total loss; no repair undertaken
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
4 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/17/2024
[xxx] my husband and I hit a deer. The airbags did not deploy. My husband has been seen at and getting treatment from Scott and White in Temple Texas both inpatient and outpatient. He has a spinal cord injury from the wreck. Our car is surely totalled. . . My husband has used all of his acquired sick time, as well as vacation time. Also, we were just notified today (December 17, 2024) from his…
airbags
· filed 10/24/2024
My vehicle was a total lose After hitting a curb and all air bags literally exploded cause the driver to lose total control of the vehicle which also caused injuries to a passenger with lacerations on the hand caused by figments of some sort coming out of the airbags I dont understand why when my vehicle was teabond my airbags d Never deployed But than when I merely ran into a curb All airbags…
airbags · 40,000 mi
· filed 10/20/2023
The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH he drove into a heavy rainstorm. The contact stated that all the air bags deployed as soon as the vehicle had entered the storm. The contact lost control of the vehicle, hit the highway barrier, and crashed into the barrier head-on. The contact stated that the emergency phone called and a person asked the…
airbags
· filed 09/02/2022
I don’t have any incidents
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2022 Toyota Camry?
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 46,667 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Toyota/Camry.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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