KnownCarProblems2011 Toyota Camry Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 601 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota Camry, most often about the visibility and wipers (20% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is 10th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2011 Toyota Camry problems
Visibility and wipers
120 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side sun visors indepedently fell down while driving at various speeds. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,898.
The sun visor stopped working properly and would not stay up or would not stay where I put it and would affect my visibility when driving. Ultimately, the visor became detached. This is apparently a known problem to Toyota. My vehicle (a 2011 Camry) is not within the "extended warranty" coverage that Toyota has…
Other or unspecified
117 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
The passenger and driver side sun visors fail to stow properly and have deployed unexpectedly while operating the vehicle on numerous occasions to the point it seemed safer to remove the visors. The adverse affect is now being blinded by the sun while driving.
I own a 2011 Toyota Camry le . The sun visor on the drivers side becomes loose and keeps dropping. This is a driving hazard. Toyota created a warranty extensions (csp) for certain vehicles which did not include my particular VIN however I believe this problem is widespread for 2007-20011 Camry's. And Toyota should…
Air bags
72 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window, frontal.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the passenger's side front air bag light remained illuminated. The check engine and the traction control warning lights also illuminated. In addition, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the…
Airbag symbol was lit showing on my dash. I called Toyota service department, and they told me to bring my car in. After inspection, they told that a spring had broken, and that my airbag would not depoy in an accident. Cost to replace spring was over $500.00. I called Toyota to see if I could get some help with…
Speed control
70 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without manual force. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate…
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving in reverse with the brakes depressed, the vehicle rapidly accelerated without warning. The contact applied extreme pressure to the brakes and shifted the vehicle into park. The contact later restarted the vehicle and it acted as normal. The…
Body and structure
63 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
July 2016 I was pulling away from my bank atm at approx.2-5 MPH in my 2011 Toyota Camry when the car took off. The car accelerated so fast. I hit the brakes but it didn't stop the car. I missed a car and a van, went up over the parking block and hit a pole. That stopped me! I had 2 passengers in the car. Somehow no…
I rear-ended the car in front of me at speed 60 MPH. My entire front end was destroyed. None of the airbags were deployed. Me and my passenger were wearing seatbelts. We had a lot of chest pain around the incident.
Transmission
49 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While driving various speeds, the gear shift moved into another gear when it was inadvertently bumped by the contact. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure…
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the transmission began leaking fluid and the vehicle became inoperable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was taken to the…
Brakes
47 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 23,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change when the mechanic advised that the brakes were defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 23,706 and the current mileage 24,000.
I went in to do the last free oil change I had with Toyota and they came in and tell me they can't let me drive my car it is not safe as one brake pad is totally worn and the other isn't and shows normal wear and tear so I ask how that happens and they say the brake was stuck and pad wore out because I driving around…
Engine
45 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
I rear-ended the car in front of me at speed 60 MPH. My entire front end was destroyed. None of the airbags were deployed. Me and my passenger were wearing seatbelts. We had a lot of chest pain around the incident.
Excessive oil consumption, it uses about 1qt every 1000miles. Car has had a meticulous maintenance schedule, oil and filter changes every 3000 miles.driven by a 65 year old woman
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Toyota Camry recalls
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: 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.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in january 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 prius and corolla, 2009-2011 venza, 2006-2010 avalon, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2005-2011 sienna and sequoia, 2006-2011 tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, camry, highlander, tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 rav4 and 4runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on december 16, 2014. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 toyota camry vehicles manufactured march 8, 2011, to july 20, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. The damage could cause the boot to leak lubricant grease which could then cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.
Equipment: labels
Risk: 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.
Fix: Southeast toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on may 28, 2013. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 toyota tundra, 2010-2012 rav4, 2012 toyota sequoia, 2010-2011 toyota corolla, 2010-2011 toyota camry and camry hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota fj cruiser, 2011 toyota land cruiser, 2010-2013 toyota venza, 2010-2011 toyota 4runner, 2010-2013 toyota tacoma, 2011-2012 toyota sienna, 2012 toyota prius, 2013 scion fr-s, 2011 scion xd, 2011 scion xb, and 2012 scion tc vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Seats
Risk: 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. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Southeast toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on march 21, 2013. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 tacoma, 4runner, camry, camry hybrid, prius, and rav4; model year 2009-2010 avalon, fj cruiser, and highlander hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year corolla, sienna and tundra; model year 2009-2013 highlander and venza; model year 2012 prius v; and model year 2010-2012 sequoia. During modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Toyota Camry
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Camry?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (120 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); other or unspecified (117 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); air bags (72 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Camry have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 19, 2014 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Toyota Camry?
- It is 10th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints, with 601 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.