Toyota Camry Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs by Year

OEM-referenced lug nut torque, socket size, lug pattern, and full fastener specs for every model year of the Toyota Camry. Select a year below for exact wheel, brake, and engine torque values.

Quick answer: across most Toyota Camry model years, the lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact values vary by generation — see the table below.

Toyota Camry lug nut torque & oil drain by generation

Generation	Years	Lug Torque	Socket	Thread	Oil Drain	Notable changes
First generation (V10)	1983–1986	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	First FWD Camry; replaced the rear-drive Corona sedan.
Second generation (V20)	1987–1991	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	Wider body; optional 2.5L V6 (2VZ-FE) and All-Trac AWD.
Third generation (XV10)	1992–1996	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	First "wide-body" Camry; 3.0L 1MZ-FE V6.
Fourth generation (XV20)	1997–2001	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	Lighter redesign; 2.2L 5S-FE I4 / 3.0L V6.
Fifth generation (XV30)	2002–2006	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	Larger cabin; 2.4L 2AZ-FE I4 / 3.0–3.3L V6.
Sixth generation (XV40)	2007–2011	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs	First Camry Hybrid; 2.4L I4 / 3.5L 2GR-FE V6.
Seventh generation (XV50)	2012–2017	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	Reskin on widened platform; 2.5L I4; 2015 facelift.
Eighth generation (XV70)	2018–2024	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	TNGA-K platform; 2.5L Dynamic Force I4 / 3.5L V6.
Ninth generation (XV80)	2025–2026	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	Hybrid-only 2.5L; optional electronic AWD.

OEM-referenced values, reduced to the most common (mode) spec per generation. Where per-generation data is too sparse to trust, the cell falls back to the model-wide consensus — flagged "varies — see year page". Always confirm against the specific year page for your VIN.

What is the lug nut torque on a Toyota Camry?

Most Toyota Camry model years use 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact torque and socket size can vary by generation — see the generation table above for your model years.

How Toyota Camry torque specs change by year

Lug nut torque and fastener specs can change across model-year generations of the Toyota Camry — a redesign often brings new wheel hardware, thread pitch, or socket size. Always confirm against the specific year that matches your VIN rather than assuming the spec carries over.

What each year page covers

Every Toyota Camry year page lists the OEM lug nut torque and socket size, oil drain plug torque, brake caliper bolt specs, and the full fastener database we have sourced from manufacturer service literature for that model year.

All model years (44)

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