Toyota Camry Fuel Tank Size: 2026 Capacity by Year

Toyota Camry fuel tank capacity is 13.0 gallons (about 49 liters) on every 2025–2026 U.S. model, FWD or AWD, and 13.0 to 18.5 gallons (roughly 49 to 70 liters) across all generations. The current U.S. Camry is hybrid-only. Earlier models differ: 2018–2024 gas Camrys hold 15.8 gallons (about 60 liters) with front-wheel drive or about 14.4 gallons with AWD (2020–2024), 2018–2024 Camry Hybrids hold 13.2 gallons, 2012–2017 models hold 17.0 gallons, and 2007–2011 gas models hold 18.5 gallons. For your exact figure, match the model year, powertrain, and drivetrain, then confirm it in your owner’s manual.

Last updated: September 21, 2026 — added a 2007–2026 tank-size table, AWD and V6 figures, 2025 range data, and fill-up cost estimates.

How Many Gallons Does a Toyota Camry Hold?

For the latest U.S.-market Camry, FuelEconomy.gov lists the 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FWD LE with a 13.0-gallon tank and shows the same 13.0-gallon tank size for checked 2026 Camry hybrid FWD and AWD examples. The 2025 Camry uses the same 13.0-gallon tank, so range differences between trims come from fuel economy, not tank size.

*Calculated as EPA combined MPG × 13.0 gallons. The 2025 ranges are the EPA-estimated figures listed on Toyota dealer spec pages.

For older Camrys, the number changes. A 2024 gas Camry LE/SE is a different vehicle from the 2026 hybrid-only Camry: it uses a 15.8-gallon tank, while the 2018–2024 Camry Hybrid uses 13.2 gallons. Hybrids have not always had the smaller tank, though. In the 2012–2017 generation, gas and hybrid Camrys shared the same 17.0-gallon tank. Outside the U.S., the current-generation Camry is also sold with gas-only 2.0- and 2.5-liter engines in some markets, so non-U.S. specifications can differ.

Shopping for a 2027 Camry? Toyota dealer previews describe 2027 as a carryover year with the same hybrid-only powertrain, so a 13.0-gallon tank is the likely figure. Confirm it on FuelEconomy.gov once the 2027 listing appears.

The newest Camry does not need a huge tank to deliver long range. The 2026 Camry HEV FWD LE is rated at 51 mpg combined with an estimated 663-mile total range by FuelEconomy.gov.

Toyota Camry Fuel Tank Capacity by Year (Gallons and Liters)

Find your Camry’s generation below, then read across to its powertrain and drivetrain. Gallons are U.S. gallons, and liters are rounded.

Which Camry Tank Size Should You Use?

Use the number that matches your exact car, not the newest Camry by default. A clean lookup follows this order:

1. Start with the model year printed on your registration or window sticker.
2. Confirm whether the car is gas-only or hybrid.
3. Confirm FWD or AWD (on 2020–2024 gas models, AWD cuts capacity to about 14.4 gallons), then match the trim.
4. Use the owner’s manual, Toyota specifications, or FuelEconomy.gov for that exact configuration.

Usable Fuel vs. Advertised Capacity

Advertised capacity tells you the approximate maximum fuel tank volume. It does not mean you will add that exact amount every time you refuel. If your Camry is listed with a 13.0-gallon tank and you only pump 10 or 11 gallons after the low-fuel warning, that does not automatically mean the tank is defective: fuel is still in the tank when the warning appears. The usual causes, from early pump shutoff to parking on a slope, are covered in why a fill-up can take less than the listed tank size.

Camry Tank Sizes: Gas, V6, AWD, and Hybrid Models

Older Camry articles often say “standard Camrys use an 18.5-gallon tank.” That was true for 2007–2011 gas models, but not for anything newer: the tank shrank to 17.0 gallons in 2012 and to 15.8 gallons in 2018, and the current U.S. Camry is no longer sold as a non-hybrid gas sedan.

Here is how recent powertrains compare on tank size and EPA range:

How Much Does It Cost to Fill Up a Toyota Camry?

To estimate a fill-up, multiply your tank size by the local price per gallon. The table shows the cost to fill each Camry tank from empty at three example prices. Real fill-ups usually cost less, because you rarely refuel from completely empty, and a hybrid’s higher MPG means fewer fill-ups per month.

How Far Can a Camry Go on a Full Tank?

Tank size is only half the range story. MPG matters just as much. A smaller hybrid tank can still go farther than a larger gas tank if the hybrid uses much less fuel per mile.

For example, FuelEconomy.gov lists the 2026 Camry HEV FWD LE at 51 mpg combined with an estimated 663-mile range. The 2026 Camry HEV FWD SE/XLE/XSE is rated lower at 46 mpg combined with an estimated 598-mile range. Both use the same listed 13.0-gallon tank, but the range differs because the trims do not have identical efficiency.

Real-world range may be lower than EPA estimates if you drive fast, idle often, carry heavy cargo, use roof accessories, drive in extreme temperatures, or accelerate hard. FuelEconomy.gov notes that aggressive driving can reduce gas mileage by roughly 15% to 30% at highway speeds and 10% to 40% in stop-and-go traffic. Our Toyota Camry fuel economy tips cover the habits that help most.

Cold weather can affect hybrids more than many owners expect. FuelEconomy.gov says hybrid fuel economy typically falls 20% to 40% in city driving and 25% to 45% on short trips in cold conditions. Applied to a 2026 Camry LE rated for 663 miles, a 20% to 40% drop means roughly 400 to 530 miles per tank in cold city driving.

Fuel Gauge and DTE: What the Readouts Mean

Your fuel gauge and Distance to Empty display are estimates, not laboratory measuring tools. The DTE number changes based on recent driving, average fuel economy, road conditions, and how the vehicle computer interprets the fuel level.

That means your Camry may show a higher range after gentle highway driving and a lower range after short city trips. This is normal. It does not mean the tank size changed.

Understanding DTE Estimates

DTE is useful for planning, but it should not be treated as a promise. It estimates how far you may be able to drive if recent conditions continue. If traffic, hills, wind, speed, or temperature change, the estimate can change too.

Fuel Gauge Accuracy Limits

Fuel gauges are designed to be useful and conservative, not perfectly linear. The needle or display may seem to move slowly near full and faster as the tank drops. Fuel shape inside the tank, the sending unit, vehicle angle, and software smoothing all affect what you see.

The best way to understand your own Camry is to track several fill-ups. Record miles driven, gallons added, and calculated MPG. After a few tanks, you will know whether your DTE usually runs optimistic or conservative.

Reserve Fuel and Range

A Toyota Camry does not have a separate “reserve tank” like an old motorcycle. The low-fuel warning simply means the remaining fuel in the main tank has dropped to a low level. A small buffer may still be present, but the exact amount is not a guaranteed travel allowance. The next section covers what owners report and how to treat that buffer.

How Far Can a Camry Go After the Low-Fuel Light Comes On?

When your Camry’s low-fuel light comes on, some fuel is still in the tank, and even at “0 miles” to empty the tank may not be physically dry. Automakers usually build in a caution buffer so drivers are not stranded the instant the display reaches zero. However, Toyota does not publish a guaranteed “drive this many miles after the light” figure for the Camry.

Owner reports give a rough idea for recent gas models. In Toyota Nation owner threads, owners of 2018–2020 gas Camrys describe about 2 to 2.5 gallons remaining when the warning first appears. At 28 to 32 mpg, 2 gallons is about 55 to 65 miles. Treat that as an emergency margin, not usable range: hills, speed, traffic, and cold weather can erase it quickly, and the same margin may not apply to the 13.0-gallon hybrid.

If you do reach 0 miles, slow down, avoid hard acceleration, turn off unnecessary electrical loads, and go directly to the nearest safe fuel station.

Running out of fuel can cause the engine to stall, create a safety hazard in traffic, and may require repeated starting attempts after refueling. It is also harder on fuel-system components than keeping a reasonable amount of fuel in the tank.

Why Does Your Camry Take Less Fuel Than Its Tank Size?

If your Camry’s fill-up amount does not match the listed tank size, look at the refueling conditions before assuming something is wrong. A listed 13.0-gallon tank does not mean every low-fuel stop will take 13.0 gallons.

Common reasons include:

• You refueled before the tank was near empty. This is normal and recommended.
• The pump clicked off early. Some pumps are more sensitive than others, and vapor or splash-back can trigger the shutoff.
• You parked at an angle. Fuel can sit differently in the tank on a slope.
• Temperature changed the fuel volume slightly. Fuel expands and contracts with temperature.
• The DTE display was conservative. The car may warn you before the tank is close to dry.
• You are using the wrong spec for your drivetrain. A 2020–2024 AWD gas Camry holds about 14.4 gallons, not the 15.8-gallon FWD figure.
• You are comparing different Camry generations. A 2024 gas Camry and a 2026 hybrid Camry do not have the same tank setup.

Risks of Running Low: Fuel Pump, Stalling, and Safety

Running low once in a while is usually not a disaster, but making it a habit is not smart. Fuel helps keep the in-tank fuel pump cooled and supplied. Repeatedly running the tank extremely low or empty can increase the chance of fuel starvation, stalling, and hard starting.

There is also a safety issue. A car that stalls in an intersection, on a freeway shoulder, or in bad weather creates more risk than a routine fuel stop. For daily driving, refuel before the warning light becomes urgent.

How to Stretch a Camry Tank: Practical Tips

You can extend Camry range more by improving driving habits than by trying to squeeze extra fuel into the tank. Start with the basics below, then see our full Camry fuel economy guide for more:

• Accelerate smoothly. Hard launches waste fuel and reduce hybrid efficiency.
• Keep speeds reasonable. FuelEconomy.gov notes that gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 50 mph.
• Use Eco mode when it fits. It can smooth throttle response and encourage efficient driving.
• Check tire pressure monthly. FuelEconomy.gov says under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by about 0.2% for every 1 psi drop in the average pressure of all tires. Use the pressure on the driver-door label or owner’s manual, not the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall.
• Remove unnecessary weight and roof boxes. FuelEconomy.gov says an extra 100 pounds can cut MPG by about 1%, and a large roof-top cargo box can reduce highway fuel economy by about 6% to 17%.
• Combine short trips. Cold starts and short drives are less efficient than one planned route.
• Keep up with maintenance. Dirty filters, old spark plugs, dragging brakes, or warning lights can hurt MPG.

For hybrid Camrys, gentle braking also helps because regenerative braking can recover some energy that would otherwise be wasted as heat. Look ahead, coast early, and brake smoothly whenever traffic allows.

How to Check Your Camry’s Exact Tank Capacity and DTE

The most reliable way to confirm your Camry’s exact capacity is to use the owner’s manual, Toyota’s official specifications, or a government fuel-economy listing for your exact year and trim. Do not rely on a generic answer from a different generation.

Find the Exact Spec

Use your VIN, owner’s manual, or an official model-year listing. Toyota owner’s manuals list the tank in the specifications section as a reference capacity, usually in both gallons and liters. Match all of these details:

• Model year
• Hybrid or non-hybrid
• Engine
• FWD or AWD
• Trim level

This matters because a 2026 Camry HEV, a 2024 Camry Hybrid, and a 2024 gas Camry can all appear in search results for “Camry tank size,” but they are not the same configuration.

Track Your Real-World Capacity

To understand your own Camry, fill the tank until the first automatic pump shutoff, reset the trip odometer, drive normally, then record the gallons added at the next fill-up. Divide miles driven by gallons added to calculate real MPG.

Repeat this over three to five tanks. One fill-up can be misleading, but several fill-ups will show your real pattern.

Does DTE Need Resetting?

In most modern Camrys, Distance to Empty recalculates automatically after refueling and after your driving pattern changes. You can reset trip meters and average MPG displays, but you generally do not need to manually “reset” DTE as a maintenance step.

If the DTE display seems wildly inaccurate after several normal fill-ups, check the owner’s manual and ask a Toyota dealer or qualified technician to inspect the fuel level sensor and related systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of a Toyota Camry?

It depends on the year and drivetrain. Every 2025–2026 U.S. Camry is a hybrid with a 13.0-gallon (about 49-liter) tank. Gas Camrys from 2018–2024 hold 15.8 gallons with FWD or about 14.4 gallons with AWD, hybrids from those years hold 13.2 gallons, 2012–2017 Camrys hold 17.0 gallons, and 2007–2011 gas models hold 18.5 gallons.

Is the 2025–2026 Camry gas tank 13.0 or 13.2 gallons?

FuelEconomy.gov lists 13.0 gallons, and the EPA range figures for the 2025–2026 Camry equal combined MPG × 13.0 gallons. The 13.2-gallon figure on some dealer pages matches the previous 2018–2024 Camry Hybrid. Check your owner’s manual for the exact number on your car.

How many liters does a Toyota Camry gas tank hold?

About 49 liters for a 2025–2026 Camry, about 60 liters for a 2018–2024 gas Camry with FWD, about 55 liters with AWD, about 50 liters for a 2018–2024 hybrid, about 64 liters for 2012–2017 models, and about 70 liters for 2007–2011 gas models.

Does the AWD Camry have a smaller gas tank?

Yes, on 2020–2024 gas models. AWD Camrys from those years hold about 14.4 gallons, compared with 15.8 gallons for front-wheel-drive gas versions. On the 2025–2026 hybrid, FWD and AWD models use the same 13.0-gallon tank.

How far can a Camry go on a full tank?

At EPA ratings, a 2026 Camry goes about 560 to 663 miles on its 13.0-gallon tank, depending on trim and drivetrain, and a 2024 gas Camry LE/SE is rated for about 506 miles. Real-world range is lower in cold weather, at high speeds, and on short trips.

How many miles can a Camry go after the low-fuel light comes on?

Toyota does not publish a guaranteed figure. Owners of 2018–2020 gas Camrys commonly report about 2 to 2.5 gallons left when the light first comes on, and 2 gallons is about 55 to 65 miles at 28 to 32 mpg. Treat that as an emergency margin and refuel as soon as you safely can.

Do Toyotas have a reserve tank?

Most modern Toyotas, including the Camry, do not have a separate reserve tank. The low-fuel warning means a small amount of fuel remains in the main tank, but it should be treated as an emergency buffer, not extra planned range.

How much does it cost to fill up a Toyota Camry?

Multiply the tank size by the price per gallon. At $3.50 per gallon, filling a 2025–2026 Camry’s 13.0-gallon tank from empty costs about $45.50, and a 2018–2024 FWD gas Camry’s 15.8-gallon tank costs about $55.30. Most fill-ups cost less because some fuel is usually left in the tank.

Why does my Camry take less fuel than the tank size says?

Because the tank was not empty. Pump shutoff, fuel remaining after the warning light, vehicle angle, temperature, and nozzle behavior all affect how many gallons you can add.

Should I top off my Camry after the pump clicks?

No. Stop at the first automatic click. Topping off can overfill the tank, waste fuel, and potentially affect the evaporative-emissions system.

Which Toyota Camry has the biggest gas tank?

Gas Camrys from the 2007–2011 model years, along with some earlier generations, used tanks of about 18.5 gallons (70 liters). That is larger than the current hybrid-only U.S. Camry’s 13.0-gallon tank, but the largest tank is not automatically the longest range, because MPG matters just as much as capacity.

Is the 2025 or 2026 Toyota Camry gas-only?

No. In the U.S. market, the 2025 and 2026 Camry lineup is hybrid-only. The gasoline engine is still part of the hybrid system, but Toyota no longer sells a non-hybrid gas Camry in this U.S. generation.

Conclusion

The Toyota Camry does not have one universal fuel tank size. Every 2025–2026 U.S. Camry holds 13.0 gallons, 2018–2024 models hold 13.2 to 15.8 gallons depending on powertrain and drivetrain, and older gas Camrys reached 18.5 gallons. Find your generation in the tank-size table above, confirm the figure in your owner’s manual, then multiply it by your own logged MPG, minus a safety buffer, to plan real-world range. Before your next fill-up, check which octane your Camry needs.

Sources

How we checked these figures: current-generation tank sizes and ranges come from FuelEconomy.gov listings and Toyota dealer spec pages, and older-generation figures come from the spec databases listed below. Where sources disagree (13.0 vs. 13.2 gallons for the 2025–2026 Camry; 14.3 vs. 14.4 gallons for 2020–2024 AWD models), the tables show the figure most sources support, marked “about” where listings differ. Owner-forum reports are labeled as owner reports, not specifications.

1. FuelEconomy.gov — 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FWD LE — backs the 13.0-gallon tank size, 51 mpg combined rating, and 663-mile total range.
2. FuelEconomy.gov — 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FWD SE/XLE/XSE — backs trim-based MPG and range differences with the same listed 13.0-gallon tank.
3. FuelEconomy.gov — 2026 Toyota Camry HEV AWD LE — backs the AWD example’s 13.0-gallon tank and 650-mile total range.
4. FuelEconomy.gov — 2024 Toyota Camry LE/SE — backs the previous-generation gas Camry’s 15.8-gallon tank and 506-mile range.
5. FuelEconomy.gov — 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE — backs the previous-generation hybrid Camry’s 13.2-gallon tank and 686-mile range.
6. FuelEconomy.gov — 2026 Toyota Camry listings — lists every 2026 Camry configuration, including the AWD XSE.
7. Toyota USA Newsroom — 2025 Camry hybrid-only announcement — backs that the 2025 U.S. Camry is exclusively offered as a hybrid.
8. Toyota Owners — 2025 Camry Hybrid Fuel Information — backs 87-octane unleaded gasoline guidance.
9. FuelEconomy.gov — Driving More Efficiently — backs the aggressive-driving, speed, roof-box, and cargo-weight figures.
10. FuelEconomy.gov — Keeping Your Vehicle in Shape — backs tire-pressure guidance and the MPG impact of under-inflation.
11. FuelEconomy.gov — Fuel Economy in Cold Weather — backs the winter MPG and hybrid-range guidance.
12. Green Toyota — 2025 Toyota Camry Fuel Economy — backs the 13-gallon tank on all 2025 FWD and AWD trims, MPG by trim, and EPA range figures.
13. Legacy Toyota of Dallas — 2026 Toyota Camry MPG — backs the 13.0-gallon tank and roughly 663-mile LE range for 2026.
14. Tustin Toyota — 2026 Toyota Camry MPG by Trim — backs the 43 to 51 mpg combined range for 2026, including 43 mpg for the XSE AWD.
15. Green Toyota — 2024 Toyota Camry MPG — backs the 14.4-gallon AWD, 15.8-gallon V6, and 13.2-gallon hybrid tanks.
16. Toyota of Anaheim — Gas Tank Size of the 2022 Toyota Camry — backs the 15.8-gallon FWD and 13.2-gallon hybrid tanks and the 14.3-gallon AWD listing.
17. TrueDelta — 2017 Toyota Camry Specs — backs the 17.0-gallon tank of the 2012–2017 generation.
18. AutoPadre — Toyota Camry Gas Tank Size (2002–2025) — backs the 2007–2012 tank figures, including the 17.2- to 18.5-gallon range for 2008–2011.
19. Wikipedia — Toyota Camry (XV80) — backs the gas-only engines offered in some non-U.S. markets.
20. Plaza Toyota — 2027 Toyota Camry preview — backs the expected 2027 carryover.
21. Toyota Nation — 2018 Camry low-fuel warning thread and 2020 Camry SE fuel light thread — owner reports on fuel remaining at the low-fuel warning.