MYRModel Year Report

2011 Toyota Camry

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2011 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
599
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Visibility/wiper

15% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2010: 603 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2011 599 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1992 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1998 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2004 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2010: 603 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2011 599 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2016 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1987 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1991 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1993 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1997 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 1999 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2003 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2005 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2009 2010: 603 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2011 599 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2015 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2017 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2021 2022: 60 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2023 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025

2011: 599 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003781
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072,886
2008933
20091,293
2010603
2011599
2012590
2013274
2014455
2015269
2016182
2017148
2018745
2019396
2020274
2021156
202260
202364
202451
2025146

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility/wiper

15% · 92 reports
INJURY

Air bags

12% · 72 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Sear, safety belt, airbag and the speedometer 1.The driver side seat was powered by electricity, it moved forward by itself during the crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-08

Also filed under Seat belts and seats

'Takata recall' my car was forced into cement lane barrier on interstate and then bounced off and rear ended car in front of me. My airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02

Also filed under Structure

We were in a construction zone, and we were at a complete stop in stop and go traffic. The car behind us going 65 ? 70 MPH never stopped. Smashed us from behind and pushed us into the back of a semi truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-03

Vehicle speed control

12% · 70 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact was driving 2 MPH with the brake pedal engaged when the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact crashed into two vehicles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-03

I was slowed pulling into a parking spot. The car suddenly gave a roaring sound and headed full speed ahead. I assume I must have let my foot slip onto the gas but I'm not sure that is what happened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-10

Structure

10% · 62 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact's wife owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the sun was reflecting off the dashboard, which caused a glare onto the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-10

Power train

8% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 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."

    Remedy: 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…

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    2011Complaint volume 599 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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  4. R
    2013-05-28Equipment13V123000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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  5. R
    2014-12-16Suspension14V732000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured March 8, 2011, to July 20, 2011.

    Remedy: 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.

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  6. R
    2015-01-29Seats14V743000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility/wiper: 92 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 72 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 70 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
  • Recall 13V123000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V732000 · Suspension
  • Recall 14V743000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Toyota Camry is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Camry have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.