Toyota Camry maintenance schedule

The Toyota Camry maintenance schedule calls for a service visit every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. Each visit includes a tire rotation and a brake check. On 2010–2026 Camrys that use the specified oil, the oil and filter are changed every 10,000 miles or 12 months; 2008–2009 models change oil at every 5,000-mile visit. The engine air filter is replaced every 30,000 miles, and the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles on 2018 and later models.

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How the Camry reminder works

The dash reminder is set by distance. In recent Camry owner’s manuals, “Maintenance Required Soon” appears about 4,500 miles after the last reset, and “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” at about 5,000 miles. Older Camrys show a “MAINT REQD” light on the same 5,000-mile cycle. The reminder does not track months, so a Camry driven 4,000 miles a year is still due every 6 months.

The shop should reset it after each visit. If not, here is how: Toyota maintenance light reset. Toyota’s schedule in general, and what ToyotaCare covers on new cars, is on the Toyota maintenance schedule page and the ToyotaCare page.

Camry maintenance by generation

The intervals below come from Toyota’s Warranty & Maintenance Guide for one year of each generation. The years in between follow the same pattern, but check the guide for your exact car.

9th generation (XV80) (2025–2026)

Reminder system: Maintenance reminder, with service every 5,000 miles or 6 months.17 Oil changes: every 10,000 miles or 12 months (5,000 miles or 6 months if driven mainly on dirt or dusty roads).

Toyota Camry 9th generation (XV80): service intervals
ServiceWhen
Tire rotationevery 5,000 miles17
Engine air filterreplace every 30,000 miles17
Cabin air filterreplace every 10,000 miles17
Brake pads and discslook at them every 5,000 miles; measure thickness and runout every 30,000 miles17
Engine coolantfirst at 100,000 miles or 120 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months17
Inverter coolant (hybrid system)first at 150,000 miles or 180 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months17

8th generation (XV70) (2018–2024)

Reminder system: Maintenance required message, with service every 5,000 miles or 6 months.15 Oil changes: every 10,000 miles or 12 months with the oil the manual names (0W-16 or 0W-20).

Toyota Camry 8th generation (XV70): service intervals
ServiceWhen
Tire rotationevery 5,000 miles15
Engine air filterreplace every 30,000 miles15
Cabin air filterreplace every 10,000 miles15
Spark plugs2.5L: replace at 120,000 miles; 3.5L V6: every 60,000 miles15
Engine coolantfirst at 100,000 miles or 120 months15

7th generation (XV50) (2012–2017)

Reminder system: Maintenance required light, with service every 5,000 miles or 6 months.14 Oil changes: every 10,000 miles or 12 months with 0W-20 (5,000 miles or 6 months if other oil was used last time).

Toyota Camry 7th generation (XV50): service intervals
ServiceWhen
Tire rotationevery 5,000 miles14
Engine air filterreplace every 30,000 miles14
Cabin air filterreplace every 30,000 miles14
Spark plugsreplace at 120,000 miles14
Engine coolantfirst at 100,000 miles or 120 months14

6th generation (XV40) (2008–2011)

Reminder system: Service every 5,000 miles or 6 months.13 Oil changes: every 5,000 miles or 6 months; from 2010, 10,000 miles or 12 months for engines certified for 0W-20 when 0W-20 is used.

Toyota Camry 6th generation (XV40): service intervals
ServiceWhen
Tire rotationevery 5,000 miles12
Engine air filterreplace every 30,000 miles12
Cabin air filterreplace every 30,000 miles12
Spark plugsreplace at 120,000 miles12
Engine coolantfirst at 100,000 miles or 120 months12

Two changes stand out. The cabin air filter went from every 30,000 miles to every 10,000 miles with the 2018 redesign. And the 2018–2024 V6 needs spark plugs every 60,000 miles, half the interval of the 4-cylinder. The 2025–2026 hybrid adds an inverter coolant change, first at 150,000 miles.

Normal or severe use?

Toyota’s charts have extra items for cars driven mostly on dirt or dusty roads, while towing or carrying a roof load, on many short trips below freezing, or with long idling, such as rideshare or delivery work. Under those conditions, the 2019 guide moves the oil change back to every 5,000 miles and adds checks of the air filter, ball joints, and drive shaft boots. Toyota says to use these items only if most of your driving is like this. How to tell which schedule fits you: normal vs severe maintenance.

Jobs that are easy to miss on a Camry

  • Cabin air filter on 2018 and later: 10,000 miles comes quickly, and a clogged filter weakens the A/C and the defroster. See cabin air filter replacement.
  • Coolant at 100,000 miles: Toyota’s long-life coolant goes 100,000 miles or 10 years before the first change, so it is often forgotten. See coolant flush.
  • Spark plugs: 120,000 miles on 4-cylinder engines, 60,000 miles on the 2018–2024 V6. See spark plug replacement.
  • Brake fluid: the guides check its level and condition at each visit rather than set a fixed change; ask what the check found before paying for a flush.

Dealer or independent shop

You do not have to use a Toyota dealer to keep the warranty, as long as the work is done on time with the right parts and fluids. Keep every receipt, with the date and the odometer reading. More in maintenance and your warranty.

FAQ

How often does a Camry need service?

Every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. The oil is changed at every other visit (10,000 miles or 12 months) on 2010 and later Camrys that use the specified oil.

When does a Camry need spark plugs?

At 120,000 miles for the 4-cylinder engines. The 2018–2024 3.5L V6 needs them every 60,000 miles.

How often should I change the Camry cabin air filter?

Every 10,000 miles on 2018 and later Camrys, and every 30,000 miles on 2008–2017 models, according to Toyota’s guides.

Does the Camry Hybrid have a different schedule?

Mostly the same visits. The 2025–2026 guide adds the inverter coolant, first at 150,000 miles or 180 months, and checks of the hybrid battery cooling intake filter.

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Sources

  1. Toyota 2008 Camry Owner’s Manual (OM33751U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  2. Toyota 2009 Camry Owner’s Manual (OM33780U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  3. Toyota Camry Owner’s Manual, 2.5L 4-cylinder and 3.5L V6, 2010–2011 generation (OM33843U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  4. Toyota 2012 Camry Owner’s Manual, from June 2012 production (OM33A27U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  5. Toyota 2013 Camry Owner’s Manual (OM33A33U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  6. Toyota 2017 Camry Owner’s Manual (OM33C64U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  7. Toyota 2018 Camry Owner’s Manual (OM06122U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  8. Toyota 2020 Camry Owner’s Manual (OM06158U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  9. Toyota 2021 Camry Owner’s Manual (OM06242U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  10. Toyota 2022 Camry Owner’s Manual (OM06244U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  11. Toyota 2024 Camry Owner’s Manual (OM06291U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  12. Toyota 2008 Camry Scheduled Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  13. Toyota 2010 Camry Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  14. Toyota 2014 Camry Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  15. Toyota 2019 Camry Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  16. Toyota 2024 Camry Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  17. Toyota 2026 Camry Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  18. Toyota 2012 Camry Owner’s Manual, through December 2011 production (OM33856U) (checked November 13, 2026)