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2011 Toyota Camry Problems & Recalls

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

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper — runs 3.0× the fleet median for that category across the 325 model-years tracked on this site.
597Complaints
5Recalls
106Crashes
7Fires
90Injured
0Deaths

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 — Visibility/wiper (15.4% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Visibility/wiper complaints here are 3.0× the median for that category across the 325 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Visibility/wiper92 · 15.4%not available
Vehicle Speed Control69 · 11.6%not available
Air Bags69 · 11.6%RecalledRecall 13V014000
Suspension43 · 7.2%RecalledRecall 14V732000
Power Train41 · 6.9%not available
Structure:body40 · 6.7%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

Unspecified / other116 · 19.4%
VISIBILITY/WIPER92 · 15.4%
AIR BAGS69 · 11.6%
SUSPENSION43 · 7.2%
POWER TRAIN41 · 6.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY40 · 6.7%
ENGINE36 · 6%
STEERING31 · 5.2%
SERVICE BRAKES31 · 5.2%

Percentages are the share of the 597 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

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 14V732000 · 2014 · reported 11/13/2014

A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing 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 13V123000 · 2013 · reported 04/09/2013

An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 13V014000 · 2013 · reported 01/16/2013

If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position.… 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

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

“DROVE DOWN ROAD KEEPING A CONSTANT 40-45MPH. VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVS ENGINE WILDLY TO REDLINE. CAR SPEED INCREASES DRASTICALLY TO 65MPH FROM 40-45MPH. TOOK FOOT OFF…”NHTSA complaint 10453463 — filed 03/29/2012 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“WHEN I TAKE OFF AND GET TO EXACTLY 25 MPH, I HEAR A THUMPING FROM THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. SOUNDS LIKE THUMPING…”NHTSA complaint 10437914 — filed 11/30/2011 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“THE WINDOWS CONSISTENTLY STICK WHEN IN THE UP POSITION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN. MANY TIMES THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON HAS…”NHTSA complaint 10421750 — filed 08/20/2011 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 2011 Toyota Camry?

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 116 of 597 NHTSA complaints (19.4%), followed by visibility/wiper (92), vehicle speed control (69), air bags (69). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2011 Toyota Camry have?

597 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 106 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 90 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2011 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 2011 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.