2011 Toyota Camry: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 Toyota Camry: 5 recalls, 600 owner complaints and up to 26 mpg combined.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #10V036000 · 2010 · 153,418 vehicles
What's wrong: 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Why it matters: A driver May overload a vehicle which May increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Seats, Airbags Vehicle recall #13V014000 · 2013 · 3,235 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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…
The 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #13V123000 · 2013 · 7,525 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Suspension Vehicle recall #14V732000 · 2014 · 56 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A loosened ball joint May separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014.
Seats Vehicle recall #14V743000 · 2014 · 3,233 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May experience compression of the seat cushion which May damage the seat heater wiring.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 7 mention a fire, 90 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (117): the most common themes are noise or vibration (7).
- Visibility/Wiper (92): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2).
- Airbags (71): the most common themes are fails to deploy (28), warning light on (10).
- Speed control / throttle (70): the most common themes are sudden acceleration (18).
The 2011 Toyota Camry has 600 owner complaints, ranking #11 of 35 Camry model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 511). Complaints peaked in 2014 (71 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 48,801 miles. Neighboring years: 2010 (604 complaints, 9 recalls), 2012 (590 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2011 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2011 Toyota Camry problems?
Owners have filed 600 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (117), visibility/wiper (92), airbags (71).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Toyota Camry get?
EPA ratings run up to 26 mpg combined (2.5 L, Manual 6-spd), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2011 Toyota Camry repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.