MYRModel Year Report

2011 Toyota Camry

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2011 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 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: 780 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2885 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1293 complaints 2010: 602 complaints 2011: 598 complaints 2011 2012: 589 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 268 complaints 2016: 180 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 736 complaints 2019: 392 complaints 2019 2020: 270 complaints 2021: 154 complaints 2022: 58 complaints 2023: 62 complaints 2024: 47 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
2011: 598 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008933
20091293
2010602
2011598
2012589
2013274
2014455
2015268
2016180
2017148
2018736
2019392
2020270
2021154
202258
202362
202447
2025146

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

VISIBILITY/WIPER 15%

15% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 92 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 72 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20230908

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, 20171102

Also filed under STRUCTURE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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, 20120503

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 70 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20120503

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, 20100710

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 62 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20260810

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100527 — equipment

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 S

Campaign 10V036000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2011 — complaint volume: 598
R 20130321 — air bags, seats

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, an

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 contac

Campaign 13V014000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130528 — equipment

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 Toy

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 be

Campaign 13V123000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141216 — suspension

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.

Campaign 14V732000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150129 — seats

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.

Campaign 14V743000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (92 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (72 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (70 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V036000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V014000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V123000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V732000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V743000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1987

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2009 ■ 2002

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.