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2006 Toyota Camry Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control — runs 6.3× the fleet median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
317Complaints
5Recalls
101Crashes
4Fires
71Injured
2Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (31.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 6.3× the median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Vehicle Speed Control101 · 31.9%not available
Air Bags47 · 14.8%not available
Steering27 · 8.5%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic20 · 6.3%not available
Electrical System14 · 4.4%not available
Tires12 · 3.8%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS47 · 14.8%
STEERING27 · 8.5%
Unspecified / other14 · 4.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 4.4%
TIRES12 · 3.8%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL10 · 3.2%
ENGINE10 · 3.2%
POWER TRAIN9 · 2.8%

Percentages are the share of the 317 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 14V743000 · 2014 · reported 11/19/2014

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 16V396000 · 2016 · reported 06/02/2016

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 10V035000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 10V036000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 05V539000 · 2005 · reported 11/22/2005

A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“CONSUMERS 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCELERATED DRIVING OVER AN ISLAND AND HIT A TREE BEFORE BRAKES BECAME RESPONSIVE. THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING…”NHTSA complaint 10317593 — filed 03/30/2010 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, WHEN ALL OF A…”NHTSA complaint 10321937 — filed 03/23/2010 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“NO CRASH. WE HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN LATE 2005 ABOUT ITS…”NHTSA complaint 10317287 — filed 03/06/2010 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Camry?

Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 101 of 317 NHTSA complaints (31.9%), followed by air bags (47), steering (27), service brakes, hydraulic (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2006 Toyota Camry have?

317 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 101 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 71 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 2006 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V743000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Toyota Camry's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.