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2022 Toyota Camry

Hybrid Gas
Midsize Cars
9 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
A
Safety Signal
92 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 1
Complaints13 crash · 1 fire · 9 injured reported 65
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 52 mpg
Starting MSRP18 trims · manufacturer $25,845
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The 2022 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry Hybrid LE, is EPA-rated at 52 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 65 complaints, most often about the air bags. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $25,845 to $36,270 across 18 trims.

2022 Toyota Camry

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combSeatsCargo (2nd row)Wheels
LEGasFWD$25,845203 hp184 lb-ft32 mpg515.1 cu-ft17 in
LE AWDGasAWD$27,245202 hp182 lb-ft29 mpg515.1 cu-ft17 in
SEGasFWD$27,385203 hp184 lb-ft32 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
SE AWDGasAWD$28,785202 hp182 lb-ft29 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
SE NightshadeGasFWD$28,085203 hp184 lb-ft32 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
SE Nightshade AWDGasAWD$29,485202 hp182 lb-ft29 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
XLEGasFWD$30,595203 hp184 lb-ft31 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
XLE AWDGasAWD$31,995202 hp182 lb-ft28 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
XSEGasFWD$31,145206 hp186 lb-ft31 mpg515.1 cu-ft19 in
XSE AWDGasAWD$32,545205 hp185 lb-ft28 mpg515.1 cu-ft19 in
XLE V6GasFWD$35,720301 hp267 lb-ft26 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
XSE V6GasFWD$36,270301 hp267 lb-ft26 mpg515.1 cu-ft19 in
TRDGasFWD$32,910301 hp267 lb-ft25 mpg515.1 cu-ft19 in
LE HybridHybridFWD$27,980208 hp163 lb-ft52 mpg515.1 cu-ft16 in
SE HybridHybridFWD$29,515208 hp163 lb-ft46 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
SE Nightshade HybridHybridFWD$30,215208 hp163 lb-ft46 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
XLE HybridHybridFWD$32,870208 hp163 lb-ft46 mpg515.1 cu-ft18 in
XSE HybridHybridFWD$33,420208 hp163 lb-ft46 mpg515.1 cu-ft19 in
Warranty basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi · powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi · roadside 2 yr

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Camry Hybrid LEHybridFWD2.5L 4-cyl + 259V Li-Ion515352$1,300
Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSEHybridFWD2.5L 4-cyl + 259V Li-Ion444746$1,450
Camry LE/SEGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl283932$2,100
Camry XLE/XSEGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl273831$2,150
Camry AWD LE/SEGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl253429$2,300
Camry AWD XLE/XSEGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl253428$2,400
CamryGasFWD3.5L 6-cyl223326$2,600
Camry XSEGasFWD3.5L 6-cyl223226$2,600
Camry TRDGasFWD3.5L 6-cyl223125$2,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44350, 44351, 44348, 44349, 44346, 44347, 44343, 44345, 44344.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Camry Hybrid LE, Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSE, Camry LE/SE, Camry XLE/XSE7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Camry AWD LE/SE, Camry AWD XLE/XSE6 / 10California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Camry, Camry TRD, Camry XSE5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Air Bags

23TA15, 23LA03
999,901 vehicles 58% reported repaired
Problem 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. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying. Risk 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.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V865000 reported Dec 20, 2023 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Camry

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Toyota publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 Toyota Camry, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
65complaints filed

13 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 9 injuries · 0 deaths reported

2.6 per 10,000 built · Toyota reported 249,349 Camry built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2021: 1 · 2022: 10 · 2023: 15 · 2024: 8 · 2025: 13 · 2026: 18

Most-cited components

Air Bags 11
Electrical System 9
Forward Collision Avoidance 8
Unspecified 8
Vehicle Speed Control 8
Visibility/Wiper 7

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Occasionally engine revs up while braking. The most incident was when braking for a stop sign. I took my foot off the accelerator and depressed the brake pedal. The engine speed increased and I had to step harder on the brake. Briefly a message appeared warning the brake and accelerator pedals were both depressed.
Vehicle Speed Control Apr 16, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11583272
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Kinergy GT, Tire Size: 235/45/R18. The contact stated that while having the car washed, she noticed that the driver's side front and rear tires had a bubble on the sidewall.
Tires at 48,000 miles Apr 5, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11581401
Vehicle has been rear ended 04/14/2023. Describes no one was at fault on the police report
Air Bags Apr 2, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11580716
Car came to shop with low beam headlights flashing when high beams are on they still flash the vehicle has L.E.D. headlights it is a 22 toyota camry vehicle hasnt been inspected by the dealer there is a message in the system for led headlight problem for the left front but not the right front the right front flashes more than the left it…
Exterior Lighting Nov 30, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11557628
Windshield cracked out of nowhere. No rock or physical impact happened. I cannot feel the windshield cracks outside or inside. It cracked in 20F weather in the morning
Visibility/Wiper Nov 7, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11553969
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle collided with another vehicle and impacted the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the pre-collision system did not display or sound any warning alerts. A police report was filed.
Forward Collision Avoidance at 10,000 miles Jun 28, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11529366

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Toyota itself: 150 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 12 killed, 196 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 60 per 100,000 built. Every Camry model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (4)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
4reports filed

1 no injury reported · 3 severity unknown

Aug 2022 to Jan 2025 · 1 with an air bag deployment · 3 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: TSS 2.5+ (2), L2 (1), TSS2.5+ (1)

Crash partner: Other 3 · Pole / Tree 1

Filed by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Jan 2025Level 2 · TSS2.5+Otherno injury reportedFL40 mph1306-9766
May 2023Level 2 · TSS 2.5+Pole / TreeunknownTX50 mph1306-5625
Mar 2023Level 2 · TSS 2.5+OtherunknownPR67 mph1306-5170
Aug 2022Level 2 · L2OtherunknownMO22 mph1306-3876

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

Some entries in this report are based on unconfirmed allegations. On May [redacted], 2023, Toyota received an allegation related to this crash from a rental car company representative and determined this case is reportable under the SGO.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing report 1306-5625 May 2023 NHTSA SGO filing
The entry below were submitted on January [redacted], 2025, based on unconfirmed allegations: On January [redacted], 2025, Toyota received an initial contact from the driver of a vehicle involved in a crash in which, "she was driving and the vehicle suddenly shifted to the left and then the right and then the left toward a barrier and the vehicle flipped…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing report 1306-9766 Jan 2025 NHTSA SGO filing
On March 23, 2023, Toyota received an allegation related to this crash from the owner of the vehicle through a call to the Toyota Brand Engagement Center. On March 31, 2023, after additional analysis of the alleged incident details, Toyota determined this case was reportable under the SGO.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing report 1306-5170 Mar 2023 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 252
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-10
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 239 service bulletins, 8 others, 3 emissionss

Most often about: Structure, Engine, Equipment, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other.

  • 26TF01 Emissions
    2026-09-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. This issue will not trigger the M.I.L. (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
  • T-SB-0110-20 Rev2 Service bulletin
    2026-08-20 · Engine
  • OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.
  • T-SB-0051-26 Service bulletin
    2026-08-20 · Engine
  • This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.
  • T-SB-0097-23 Rev1 Service bulletin
    2026-04-14 · Structure — Body
  • Some 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit the weatherstrip on the panoramic roof center glass peeling on the edges of the glass.
  • T-SB-0023-26 Service bulletin
    2026-04-01 · Engine
  • Some customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon further inspection, a loose C90/C27 connector pin at the EGR valve may be found. To correct this concern, please reference the repair section of this TSB.
  • T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 Service bulletin
    2026-02-27 · Engine
  • OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
  • T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 Service bulletin
    2026-01-30 · Electrical System
  • OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
  • T-SB-0001-26 Service bulletin
    2026-01-28 · Electrical System
  • Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Toyota Camry failed the emissions check on 0.68% of first inspections — lower than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.6% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%).

New York inspections 0.68%

failed emissions

4,841 initial inspections of 4,766 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2022 CamryEvery 2022 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check0.68%1.7%4,831
Failed the safety inspection1.6%1.4%4,841
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.23%0.18%4,841
Miles driven a year11,48710,455odometer at inspection
Average odometer49,25744,815odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2022 vehicle” is every 2022 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Common questions about the 2022 Camry

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2022 Toyota Camry cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $25,845 for the LE FWD to $36,270 for the XSE V6 FWD, across 18 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2022 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Toyota Camry. The most serious on file is 23V865000, covering Air Bags. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 Toyota Camry?

NHTSA gave the 2022 Toyota Camry 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 5-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it A (92/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota Camry?

Across the 9 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 Toyota Camry, the best EPA combined figure is 52 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2022 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Camry, most often about air bags, electrical system, forward collision avoidance. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2022 Toyota Camry?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 Toyota Camry runs 5 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV50, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 Toyota Camry?

The manufacturer has filed 252 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Camry, most often covering structure, engine, equipment. The most recent is dated 2026-09-10. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2022 Toyota Camry do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Toyota Camry failed the emissions check on 0.68% of first inspections — lower than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.6% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Which 2022 Toyota Camry trim is the best value?

$10,425 separates the cheapest of the 18 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations9 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates9 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls1NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints65NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings3 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins252NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports4NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment18 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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