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2010 Toyota Camry — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2017 to Dec 2022
The most reported issue is vehicle speed control problems (120 complaints). 100 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fire.
Open Safety Recalls (9)
NHTSA Campaign: 14V743000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V396000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V123000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V014000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 09V388000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Risk: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V035000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V036000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V017000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
Risk: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V040000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CAMRYS. THE LENGTH OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4-CYLINDER (2AR-FE) ENGINE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT, SUCH THAT THE GAP BETWEEN THE CRIMP ON THE PRESSURE HOSE AND THE BRAKE TUBE FOR THE LEFT REAR BRAKE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES THE BRAKE TUBE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE CRIMP AND MAY WEAR AND THEN PERFORATE.
Risk: A BRAKE TUBE PERFORATION MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. A LEAK IN BRAKE FLUID MAY IMPACT BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND, IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR ADJUST THE BRAKE TUBE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 608)
Unknown Or Other →5 issues
During a routine oil change, you were told that your engine oil was burning off and the oil level was completely empty. This is concerning because driving without adequate oil can cause serious engine damage. You may want to have a mechanic inspect your engine for oil leaks, worn piston rings, or valve seal problems that could be causing the oil to burn.
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Your dashboard has become extremely sticky and shiny (appearing wet) and has been getting progressively worse since September 2023. Two AAA-certified mechanics have inspected it and confirmed the issue. You're concerned that toxic substances may be emitting from degrading dashboard materials, potentially creating a health risk for you and your passengers. The fix will likely involve replacing the dashboard or applying a protective coating to seal the degrading material.
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Your dashboard is melting and releasing an oily substance that coats your windshield, making it difficult to see. Even after replacing your windshield in June 2024, the oily residue keeps building up and won't wipe clean. The issue appears to be related to dashboard degradation in high heat conditions, and fixing it would likely require replacing the dashboard or having it professionally restored.
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Your 2010 Camry's dashboard is sticky and melting, creating a glare on the windshield that makes the car difficult or unsafe to drive in daylight. Toyota had a recall for this issue that ended in 2020, but you weren't notified because the recall notice was sent to the previous owner. The dealership won't repair it under recall because the recall period has closed, even though your car still has the problem. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the dashboard pad or the entire dashboard assembly.
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Your dashboard has melted and is creating a bright glare that makes it difficult to see while driving. Toyota says there was a recall for this issue that expired in October 2019, but you were never notified about it. Fixing this will likely require replacing the dashboard pad or applying a protective coating to reduce the glare.
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Structure →3 issues
Your dashboard has melted in high heat, becoming sticky and slimy, which blocks your view while driving. The melted material releases fumes that can be harmful to breathe. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified but haven't repaired the issue.
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Your dashboard is melting and becoming sticky, which creates glare and reflections on your windshield. Both an independent mechanic and Toyota dealer confirmed the dashboard needs to be replaced and linked it to Toyota Campaign Number ZE6. Unfortunately, Toyota says this recall campaign has expired and won't cover the repair.
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Your dashboard is melting and creating glare that blocks your view of the road, forcing you to pull over while driving. You've already had this repaired once under Toyota's dashboard warranty program, but the problem has happened again. This is a recurring issue that needs a permanent fix.
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Visibility/wiper →2 issues
Your dashboard has become soft, shiny, and sticky, creating a dangerous glare on your windshield that affects visibility while driving. This is a known defect that Toyota addressed with a warranty enhancement program, but your dealership has refused to cover the repair, claiming the program has expired. The repair will likely involve replacing the dashboard pad or applying a protective coating to restore the original finish.
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Your rear window defogger tint film has developed bubbles that severely reduce or block visibility, making it unsafe to see out the back of your car. This happened once before in 2017 and was replaced under warranty, but the same problem has returned in 2023. The dealer is refusing to fix it again, and you've reported the issue to Toyota without response. Fixing this will require replacing the rear window tint film.
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Structure,unknown Or Other →2 issues
Your dashboard is melting and creating a shiny glare on your windshield that blocks your vision and makes driving unsafe for you and others on the road. This reflective glare from the deteriorating dashboard material is a hazard that needs to be addressed. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the dashboard pad or applying a protective cover to prevent further deterioration.
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Your dashboard is sticky and the paint on your car is peeling. You have documentation showing your 2010 Camry was painted with color 040 (Super White), and Toyota's website indicates that vehicles with this paint color from 2008-2017 are eligible for a free repaint. A dealership or body shop will need to sand down the peeling areas and apply a fresh coat of paint to restore your car's finish.
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Steering,engine →1 issue
Your 2010 Camry experienced severe engine problems immediately after purchase, including violent knocking, shaking, heavy oil leaks, and repeated shutdowns. Two mechanics confirmed catastrophic internal engine damage in the camshaft timing system and warned that driving at highway speeds could cause engine failure or explosion. The vehicle also had over 18,000 more miles than disclosed, raising concerns about undisclosed prior use despite known mechanical issues. Repairing this engine would likely require complete engine replacement or major internal rebuild.
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Air Bags,seat Belts,seats →1 issue
Your passenger airbag system has a malfunction that causes the passenger airbag warning light to stay off even when a passenger is seated, and the passenger seatbelt warning light flashes continuously. This means the airbag may not deploy properly in a crash if needed. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the airbag control module and passenger detection sensors, and replacing any faulty components.
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Air Bags,unknown Or Other,visibility/wiper →1 issue
Your 2010 Camry's dashboard material is deteriorating — it's become sticky, shiny, and is melting or breaking down across the entire surface, with visible drips, bubbles, and erosion. The dashboard produces chemical fumes at higher temperatures and creates a haze on the windshield that can blind or distract you while driving. The area where the passenger airbag deploys from is also affected, which compromises the structural integrity of that critical safety component. A Toyota dealership service manager confirmed the problem in person and found an expired service program that would have covered a free replacement; a new dashboard costs over $3,100.
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Unknown Or Other,engine →1 issue
Your engine has stalled while stopped at traffic lights and won't restart without intervention, causing the check engine and stability control warning lights to appear. Despite multiple repair attempts by dealers and mechanics—including battery replacement, neutral switch replacement, aftermarket alarm system removal, and shifter replacement—the problem persists and your car remains unsafe to drive. The dealer has indicated they cannot identify or fix the underlying cause and will no longer work on the vehicle.
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Tires,service Brakes →1 issue
While driving your 2010 Toyota Camry, you heard an unusual noise when pressing the brake pedal, and your tire pressure warning light came on. A mechanic found that both your regular brakes and parking brake had failed and needed replacement, and all four tires also needed to be replaced. After these parts were replaced, the vehicle was repaired. The repairs likely involved replacing worn brake pads, brake rotors, and all four tires.
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Structure,unknown Or Other,visibility/wiper →1 issue
Your dashboard is melting and warping in the heat, creating a dangerous glare from sunlight reflection that gets worse as the damage progresses. The melting dashboard also produces an odor that causes headaches on hot days, and the surface becomes too hot to touch or clean—fingerprints and dust stick permanently and can't be wiped away. This has been happening since 2014 and worsens over time. Fixing this typically requires a full dashboard replacement, which is an expensive repair.
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Unknown Or Other,visibility/wiper →1 issue
Your 2010 Camry's dashboard has a sticky surface that's creating a glare on the windshield, making it difficult to see while driving—a known issue with Toyota vehicles from this year. This glare is a safety concern because it impairs your visibility. Fixing this typically involves replacing or refinishing the dashboard.
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Tires →1 issue
All four of your tires are losing air, causing the car to wobble while driving. You've had to use a compressor to repeatedly add air to keep them inflated. A mechanic found a nail and cut in the front driver's side tire and patched it, while a Goodyear service center replaced that tire and adjusted all four tire pressures, but the problem happened again with all four tires losing air. The issue likely involves either a defect in the tires themselves, a problem with the tire valve stems, or damage to the wheel rims that's preventing a proper seal.
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