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2010 Toyota Camry Other Problems

73 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2021Dec 2022
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (73)

criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

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.

NHTSA #: 11537321
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2025

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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NHTSA #: 11674372
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2024

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.

NHTSA #: 11609021
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2024

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.

NHTSA #: 11603179
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2023

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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NHTSA #: 11539758
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2023

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.

NHTSA #: 11538625
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2024

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.

NHTSA #: 11582371
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2022

Sticky and Shiny Dashboard causes lots of reflection on windscreen hampering road visibility during direct sunlight and night driving. I am scared driving my car.

NHTSA #: 11495600
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Nov 2022

My Toyota Camry Has been turned down for a melting and shiny dashboard replacement. Toyota says they notified me but I never received a notice in the mail. I called them at least four times, but they would not do the necessary replacement, saying that I was beyond the period of their offer to replace it. The problem seemed to occur some years after the purchase which was not visible till about two years ago. I consider this a safety problem because of the glare in the modern tilted windshields. I would like help on this problem

NHTSA #: 11495324
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2022

melting dashboard is a safety hazard as it reflects in the windshield

NHTSA #: 11486296
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2022

Dashboard melting, bugs stuck to it. What repair/replacement is there?

NHTSA #: 11457454
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Nov 2021

The dashboard of my car is extremely sticky and is now causing a glare when I drive. This is a safety hazard due to the fact that the light from other cars/stoplights reflects off the shiny/sticky surface. This problem is very prevalent in other cars as well. I tried to get it fixed through extended warranty, but that ended in 2020. I believe that Toyota should extend this warranty as we were in a lockdown for all of 2020, and I was not able to visit a repair shop. There were no warning lamps/messages prior to the failure of my dashboard, making it more dangerous as I found out when I had a glare from another car reflecting off my dashboard and temporarily blinding my view.

NHTSA #: 11442048
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2021

The dashboard is very sticky and highly reflective to the point where, at times, I cannot see through the windshield. Driving has now become dangerous and I almost went head on into a car in front of me after making a turn westbound into the setting sun. Toyota dealership was contacted and the Service department said there was a recall but it has since expired and want to charge me about $2000 to replace the manufacturer failed dashboard. I am the original owner and I never received a recall notice from Toyota or the dealer from whom I purchased the vehicle. The dash has been sticky and reflective for over 2 years now. If I cannot get this resolved with no cost replacement from Toyota, I will contact my attorney.

NHTSA #: 11441004
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2021

The dashboard is sticky and there is a shiny coat which makes it hard to see out of the front window. It is also causing the window to get a hazy film on the front window. I have owned this car since driving it off the lot brand new. I realize there was a recall for the dashboard and a warranty enhancement which expired in 2019. I spoke with Toyota corporate and they will not honor the recall because the enhancement warranty expired. Having said that, I am being penalized for keeping my car in great shape, working condition. I take pride in my vehicles and for this reason the dashboard lasted longer than the warranty of 2019. The fact still remains that this is a safety hazard with regards to seeing out the front window at night because of the reflection on the shiny/sticky dash. I called my nearby Toyota Dealership and the cost to replace the dash is $2069.68 including parts and labor. Please look into this matter as its about principle and Toyota should back their warranty especially since this is a safety issue.

NHTSA #: 11437707
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2021

THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING. THUS, IT HAS BECOME SHINY AND HINDERS VIEW SIGNIFICANTLY. IN ORDER TO DRIVE. A DARK CLOTH, ETC IS PLACED ON DASH TO ELIMINATE SHINE AND RESTORE PROPER VIEWING. IN ADDITION BOTH VISORS ARE REMOVED DUE TO FLOPPING DOWNWARD. AS A RESULT, THERE IS NO PREVENTION OF SUN GLARE WHILE DRIVING. THE COMBINATION OF BOTH ISSUES MAKES FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE WHICH CAUSES MUCH ANXIETY. BOTH ISSUES WERE RECALLS BUT AS THE 2ND OWNER I WAS NOT CONTACTED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS IS A 2010 CAMRY WHICH I PURCHASED IN 2012.

NHTSA #: 11431857
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2021

SHINY, MELTING AND STICKY DASHBOARD. CAUSES SUNLIGHT TO REFLECT RIGHT INTO THE EYES

NHTSA #: 11398537
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2021

ROARING NOISE, DRIVING HARD, DASH LIGHTS FLICKERING AND GOING OUT, CODE READING P27/16 FAULTY SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SLT

NHTSA #: 11387316
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2020

MY CAMRY HAS THE STICKY DASH PROBLEM AND ON SUNNY DAYS THE GLARE MAKES IT UNSAFE AND HARD TO DRIVE. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THE RECALL ENDED 11 MONTHS AGO BUT I NEVER KNEW ABOUT IT.

NHTSA #: 11363808
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2020

DASHBOARD APPEARS TO BE MELTING. IT IS VERY STICKY TO THE TOUCH AND WILL COME OFF AND ADHERE TO ANYTHING THAT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DASH. WHEN DRIVING INTO THE SUN, IT PUTS OFF A GLARE THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD, EVEN WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES.

NHTSA #: 11348396
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2020

CUSTOMER BY CSS WEB (08/20/2019 12:23 PM) MY 2010 CAMRY DASHBOARD HAS MELTED TO AN UNCLEANABLE TARLIKE STICKY SUBSTANCE. I NEED HELP BECAUSE IT REFLECTS ON MY WINDSHIELD AND I CANNOT SEE THROUGH IT. I HAVE TO BEND SIDEWAYS TO SEE AROUND IT TO DRIVE. PLEASE EMAIL ME HOW I CAN CLEAN MY DASHBOARD. QUESTION REFERENCE # 190820-000288 DATE CREATED: 08/20/2019 12:23 PM CT ON MAY 1, 2014, MY 2010 CAMRY DASHBOARD STARTED LOOKING GREASY AND SHINY. I DID THE BEST I COULD TO CLEAN IT WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT CAR CLEANING SOLUTIONS, WHICH AT THE TIME DID HELP. I TRIED PURE RUBBING ALCOHOL. I EVEN TRIED A VINEGAR AND WATER SOLUTION. I ALSO TOOK MY CAR TO BE WASHED AND DETAILED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE STICKY SOLUTION OFF AND THAT I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER., WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER, I WAS INFORMED THAT I HAD JUST MISSED THE EXTENDED REPAIR DATE AND TO CONTACT TOYOTA, SO ON AUGUST 20, 2019. I CONTACTED TOYOTA.COM AND WAS INFORMED THAT I HAD MISSED THE EXTENDED REPAIR END DATE AND THAT I CAN PAY MY TOYOTA DEALER TO REPLACE MY DASHBOARD MYSELF.. I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THE EXTENDED DATE OR ANY RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THEY SAID THEY SENT THEM OUT AND IF I DID NOT RECEIVE IT, THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT NOW. THEY TOLD ME THIS ON A PHONE CALL TO ME. THEY WOULD NOT EVEN PUT THEIR RESPONSE IN WRITING. I TRULY BELIEVE TOYOTA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPAIR, SO I THINK OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED.

NHTSA #: 11308694
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2020

VEHICLE: 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE THE DASH BEGAN "MELTING" APPROXIMATELY A YEAR TO A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. SUNLIGHT REFLECTING FROM THE MELTED DASH TO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSES SIGNIFICANT GLARE AND IMPAIRS VISIBILITY. TOYOTA'S POORLY ENGINEERED DASH PRESENTS DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AND SAFETY RISKS FOR TOYOTA CUSTOMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ATTACHED PICTURES DOCUMENT THIS ISSUE. IN ALL EXAMPLES, VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. NEWS REPORTS: ABC ACTION NEWS, FEB 19, 2015: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=GJXVFIPQH3W WPTV NEWS, JUL 24, 2014: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=A3QQHWKXBIC

NHTSA #: 11308391
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2020

IN STATE OF OHIO THEY ISE THIS SITE TO DETERMINE IF YOUR CAR IS GASOLINE POWER, ELECTRIC L, OR HYBRID. AND SUPPOSEDLY THEY SAY YOUR COMPANY HAS MY CAR LISTED AS HYBRID FOR A 2010. AND MY CAR IS ACTUALLY GASOLINE V6 XLE. WHAT KIND OF PROOF DO I NEED TO SHOW BESIDES PICTURES OF MY ENGINE OR A LETTER FROM A WELL KNOW DEALERSHIP?

NHTSA #: 11302391
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2019

MY TOYOTA CAMRY HAS A MELTING DASHBOARD THAT TOYOTA HAVE REPLACED FOR 3.4 MILLION CARS BUT THEY SAID WE WERE 14 DAYS OUT OF THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD. WE NEVER HAD AN Y NOTICE FORM THEM. WE CALLED HEAD OFFICE WHO SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE OUR OWNER DETAILS SO COULD NOT SEND US ANY NOTICES. WE GAVE THEM OUR DETAILS BUT THEY SAID WE WERE STILL NOT ABLE TO GET THIS FIXED EVEN THOUGH WE WERE NEVER INFORMED.

NHTSA #: 11266836
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2019

THE DASHBOARD IS BREAKING DOWN AND HAS BECOME VERY STICKY. THIS CAUSES GLARE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT IT ON 9/14/209, BUT THEY SAID THEIR 'WARRANT ENHANCEMENT' EXPIRED ON 8/13/2019. TOYOTA SAID THAT THEY SENT A LETTER IN 2016, WHICH I NEVER RECEIVED. I HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT A TOYOTA DEAL (JACK TAYLOR TOYOTA, ALEXANDRIA VA), AND THEY NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF THE 'WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT.' THEY SAID THAT THEY ONLY HAD TO NOTIFY FOR RECALL SAFETY ISSUES. THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD REPLACE IT FOR @2,171.46 THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, NOT JUST A 'WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT.' TOYOTA'S METHODS TO NOTIFY ARE INADEQUATE AND THIS PROBLEM IS ONGOING - ME AND MANY OTHERS WILL HAVE THIS SAFETY PROBLEM BEYOND TOYOTA'S WARRANT PERIOD. ESPECIALLY SINCE THEY DO SUCH A POOR JOB OF CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION. THIS CAUSES A LOT OF ROAD GLARE AT NIGHT AND WILL CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. TOYOTA IS OBVIOUSLY NOT DOING THE RIGHT THING ON THEIR OWN. I HOPE THE NTSB CAN PLEASE ADVANCE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA #: 11255700
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2010 CAMRY HAS DEGRADED OVER TIME, BECOMING STICKY AND SHINY. IT IS NOW AFFECTING VISIBILITY DUE TO THE REFLECTION IN THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS IN SUNNY WEATHER. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT MY MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED IN AN EARLIER RECALL REGARDING THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA #: 11252190
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

THE CAR'S DASHBOARD HAS MELTED FROM SUN EXPOSURE, LEAVING A SHINY, GLOSSY, STICKY COATING ON IT THAT, WHEN HIT BY THE SUN AT CERTAIN ANGLES, CAUSES A BLINDING GLARE INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES AND A BRIGHT REFLECTION OF THE DASH ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN LIMITED VISIBILITY AND BLIND SPOTS. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM THAT WAS CAUSED BY MATERIALS OF INSUFFICIENT QUALITY AND ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY, AS A SECONDARY OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THIS AND DID NOT KNOW THE PROBLEM WAS WIDESPREAD AND MATERIAL-RELATED UNTIL I RECENTLY FOUND THAT INFORMATION ONLINE. THE WARRANTY EXTENSION PERIOD HAS NOW EXPIRED, BUT IN CASES LIKE MINE, THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED, LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITH A CONDITION THAT UNNECESSARILY CAUSES A SAFETY DEFICIENCY.

NHTSA #: 11252295
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

DASH HAS DEVELOPED A STICKY RESIDUE FROM THE SUNS HEAT. CLEANING THE DASH IS NOT AN OPTION. IT SEEMS TO ONLY MAKE IT WORSE.

NHTSA #: 11243054
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

THE DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND IT IS MELTING. ESPECIALLY, ON A HOT DAY. AS A RESULT, WHEN DRIVING, IT AFFECTING VISIBILITY DUE TO REFLECTION TO THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE MELTING DASHBOARD.

NHTSA #: 11242731
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

MELTING TOYOTA CAMRY 2010 DASHBOARD OVERTIME WHEN EXPOSED TO THE SUN AND HEAT, TOYOTA CAMRY DASHBOARD MELTS AND GETS STICKY.

NHTSA #: 11242835
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND MY VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. MY SISTER BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2009 AND HAD THIS ISSUE BUT NO RECALL FOR IT FROM TOYOTA.

NHTSA #: 11241549
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

AT FIRST MY SUN VISOR FELL OFF ONE EVENING WHEN I WAS TRYING TO BLOCK THE SUN FROM DISRUPTING MY VIEW. THEN AS TIME WENT BY, MY DASHBOARD STARTED MELTING AND BECOMING STICKY. LIKE A GOO. THERE IS DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS STUCK TO IT. VERY GROSS AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN, WITH SO MUCH DIRT ON IT I FEEL IT IS A HEALTH HAZARD TO MY KIDS AND MYSELF. I TALKED TO TOYOTA A FEW DAYS AGO AND THEY FLAT OUT TOLD ME THAT THEY CANNOT AND WILL NOT FIX IT SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS OUT. THIS WAS NOT SOMETHING THAT I DID, BUT THE FAULT OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE GOO CAUSES A REFLECTION ON MY WINDSHIELD AND IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. THIS IS A DRIVING HAZARD, ESPECIALLY SINCE I DO NOT HAVE A SUN VISOR ON MY DRIVER SIDE SINCE IT HAS FALLEN OFF. I AM ASKING FOR TOYOTA TO DO THE RIGHT THING.

NHTSA #: 11240753
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

SUN VISORS HAVE DEFECTIVE PART AND FAIL TO GO ALL THE WAY AGAINST WINDSHIELD AND EVENTUALLY THE PART BREAKS AND VISOR IS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY PUT UP (AGAINST THE ROOF OF CAR) AND OUT OF THE WAY WHEN NOT IN USE. VISOR HANGS IN FIELD OF VISION WHILE DRIVING AND IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT OR WHEN IT IS RAINING, OBSTRUCTING VIEW AHEAD AND CANNOT SEE TRAFFIC SIGNALS. TOYOTA EVIDENTLY ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN/ WARRANTY EXTENSION WHEREIN THEY WOULD REPAIR FOR SEVEN YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE FOR 2007-2011 VEHICLES. THIS HAS BEEN EXTREMELY UNSAFE. HAD THERE BEEN A RECALL ISSUED, I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN 2015, YET SERVICE BULLETINS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE PUBLISHED AND WELL-KNOWN. THIS HAS CREATED AN OBSTRUCTION TO MY FIELD OF VISION WHEN DRIVING AND HAS CREATED SOME HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WOULD A RECALL HAVE BEEN ISSUED, I WOULD STILL BE WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD BEFORE THE RECALL EXPIRED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER I DROVE TO WORK ONE DAY, PARKED AND WHEN I CAME OUT AT LUNCH, UNHOOKED THE VISOR AND TRIED TO USE IT. I WAS PROBABLY STATIONARY BUT COULD HAVE BEEN MOVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED.

NHTSA #: 11219189
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

DASH IS STICKY AND CRUMBLING AND GETTING WORSE

NHTSA #: 11218173
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2019

ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME STICKY AND REFLECTIVE EFFECTING MY VISION, BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD. UNABLE TO CLEAN.

NHTSA #: 11193152
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2019

THE SAFETY MY FAMILY'S HEALTH IS IN PERIL IN MY OPINION BECAUSE THE CAR IS EMANATING A VERY STRONG MOLD LIKE ODOR CAUSING US HEADACHES AND SORE THROATS EVEN ON TRIPS UNDER 5 MINUTES. ON REVIEWING NUMEROUS INTERNET ARTICLES ABOUT THIS, IT APPEARS THAT TOYOTA MAY NOT BE SERIOUSLY ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM. I DO NOT KNOW AT THIS TIME WHAT MECHANICAL DEFECT IS IN PLAY.

NHTSA #: 11190062
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2019

DASHBOARD STICKY AND SURFACE DETERIORATING ESPECIALLY SINCE HOUSED IN 80-90 WESTHER; CUSTOMER UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. BECOMING A SAFETY ISSUE AND A GROSS DEVALUATION OF ASSET.

NHTSA #: 11184386
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Nov 2018

THE REAR WINDSHIELD IS TINTED. IT HAS DETERIORATED SO MUCH THAT I CAN NOT SEE THROUGH IT WHILE IN DRIVERS SEAT. IT IS EXTREMELY BLURRY AND TRANSLUCENT. AT NIGHT TIME IT IS ALL STREAKED LIGHT REFLECTIONS. THIS CONDITION IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. THE TINT FILM HAS BUBBLED. NOTICED IT HAPPEN LAST YEAR BUT NOW IT HAS BECOME WORST.

NHTSA #: 11155284
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2018

MOLD NEGLIGENCE - ISSUE ORIGINATED AROUND 10,000 MILES AS DEALERSHIP RECORDS INDICATE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED AIR FILTER AS THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, SUPPOSEDLY, THE TSBS SUGGESTED THAT A MOLDY MILDEW SMELL MAY DEVELOP FROM THE HVAC COMPONENTS. THE CARPET WAS NOT PULLED BACK AND INSPECTED UNTIL A FORMAL COMPLAINT WAS MADE WITH TOYOTA NATIONAL. MOLD WAS PRESENT AND PHOTOGRAPHED. ADDITIONALLY, OTHER AREAS OF THE CAR WERE SUBJECT TO OTHER FORMS OF WATER LEAKS AND SEPARATE MOLD FORMED THERE ALSO. CONSUMER SUGGESTION OF A MOISTURE SENSOR IN THE LOW POINTS OF THE BODY TO NOTIFY THE OWNER OF AN ISSUE VIA A WARNING LIGHT. CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS ODORS ARE NOXIOUS AND IRRITATING AND AFFECT BREATHING RESPIRATIONS AND OVERALL HEALTH ISSUES RESULTING IN PERSISTENT COUGH. TOYOTA NATIONAL RECENTLY INSPECTED AND CONFIRMED BUT REJECTED BUYBACK OR COMPENSATION. FILING WITH NHTSA TO DOCUMENT MOLD ISSUES WITH 2010 MODEL FOR LEGAL REFERENCES IF TOYOTA DOES NOT OFFER REPLACEMENT AND BUYBACK.

NHTSA #: 11144541
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2018

DASHBOARD MELTING

NHTSA #: 11140223
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2018

DASH IS STICKY, MELTING, BREAKING DOWN, AND DETERIORATING SINCE JUNE 2017. NO RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA. I HAD NO IDEA THAT THEY HAD A LAWSUIT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE UNTIL I RESEARCHED TO SEE IF OTHERS HAD SAME PROBLEM. I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE HEAT UNTIL I WASN'T ABLE TO CLEAN IT OR REMOVE THE STICKINESS AND IT WAS GETTING WORSE BY THE DAY. FEARFUL TO DRIVE MY CAR,AS THE DASH HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. ANYTHING THAT TOUCHES IT LEAVES AN IMPRINT OR INDENTION. ANYTHING THAT TOUCHES IT STICKS TO IT. WHEN YOUR DIVING THERE IS GLARE FROM THE RESIDUE THAT HAS BEEN BROKEN DOWN AND SINCE EVERYTHING STICKS TO IT AND YOU CAN'T CLEAN IT OFF THAT MAKES IT HARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THE GLARE. TOYOTA HAS REPLACE SEVERAL DASHES, BUT HAT ABOUT THE ONES THAT HAVE BROKEN DOWN AFTER THERE TIME FRAME HAS ELAPSED? MINE DIN'T HAVE ANY ISSUES UNTIL AFTER THEIR TIME FRAME EXPIRED, SO I'M I JUST OUT OF LUCK AND I'M SUPPOSED TO REPAIR THEIR INFERIOR PRODUCT? I'M WORRIED THAT IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDENT THAT THE DASH WOULD JUST CRUMBLE AND NOT PROTECT MY FAMILY OR MYSELF. I NEED HELP, I'M FEARFUL TO DRIVE MY CAR, BUT I HAVE TO SINCE IT'S MY ONLY ONE. SHOULDN'T TOYOTA HAVE SENT OUT A RECALL NOTICE TO EVERYONE THAT WAS AFFECTED?

NHTSA #: 11130325
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2018

THE SUN VISORS BREAKS AND WILL NOT STAY UP CREATING A FLOPPY SUN VISOR IN THE DOWN POSITION WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. I HAVE READ THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THOUSANDS OF CAMRIES AND IT IS NOT A RECALL AND TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX UNLESS YOUR ORGANIZATION MAKES IT MANDATORY

NHTSA #: 11111055
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2018

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FELL OFF

NHTSA #: 11105325
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2018

THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND IT CREATES A REFLECTION THAT BLOCKS THE VIEW OF DRIVERS.

NHTSA #: 11100108
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2017

SUN VISOR HAS DROPPED AND CAN FEEL SEPARATION ON SPINE OF VISOR.

NHTSA #: 11005341
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2017

I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY, AND THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I'M HAVING TO REPLACE THE VISORS IN THE CAR. THE LAST REPLACEMENT ONLY 3 YEARS AGO (JULY 2014). THE SPRINGS KEEP BREAKING, AND THE VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP NOR WILL THEY STAY ALL THE WAY DOWN. THEREFORE, IT IS OBSTRUCTING MY VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN WITH MY VISORS DOWN. THE ONLY REASON I EVER PUT THEM DOWN IS WHEN I PUT A THIN LITTLE SHADE IN THE WINDSHIELD WHILE AT WORK. OF ALL THE VEHICLES I HAVE EVER OWNED, I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE VISORS, MUCH LESS 3 TIMES.

NHTSA #: 11005025
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2017

MY DASHBOARD HAS BECOME STICKY. IT APPEARS THAT IT IS MELTING.

NHTSA #: 11003954
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2017

DRIVER SIDE VISOR DOES NOT STAY UP BUT FALLS INTO VIEW OF DRIVER OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY. TOYOTA RECALLED BUT IT RECURRED WITH 12 MONTHS. SERIOUS PROBLEM AS IT HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS, INCLUDING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT COST $200.00 TO REPAIR AND REPAIR WILL BE DELAYED FOR MANY CAUSING HAZARD ON HIGHWAY. TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM BY RECALL BUT ADVISES THAT THEY WILL FIX PROBLEM ONLY ONCE.

NHTSA #: 10985933
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Apr 2017

PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKEN.

NHTSA #: 10970326
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2016

ALTHOUGH WE DID NOT NOTICE IT AT FIRST, AS THE SUMMER WORE ON THE DASH BECAME MORE OF A PROBLEM. I WAS HEADED FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO OHIO FOR MY GRANDMOTHER'S FUNERAL WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM WAS MORE THAN JUST A STICKY DASHBOARD. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD REFLECTS ON THE WINDOW CREATING A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD WHEN DRIVING. NOT EXACTLY AN IDEAL TIME TO FIND OUT THE CAR YOU HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED WAS BARELY DRIVE-ABLE AT NIGHT!

NHTSA #: 10924416
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Oct 2016

"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. AUGUST 2016 I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE SUN VISOR ON THE DIVERS SIDE WAS SLIGHTLY RETRACTING BACK INTO POSITION (HALF POSITION). BY SEPTEMBER 2016, IT WAS NO LONGER RETRACTING AT ALL MAKING IT HARD FOR ME WHAT WAS GOING ON AROUND ME IN TRAFFIC. BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2016, THE VISOR IS COMPLETELY OFF.

NHTSA #: 10919282
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Oct 2016

SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION; IT AFFECTS MY VISUAL RANGE. DASH BOARD STICKY; LEAVE IN AREA WHERE TEMPERATURE REACHES OVER 115* F.

NHTSA #: 10915896
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2015

THE SUNVISOR ON BOTH SIDE FLOPS DOWN WHEN DRIVING ,L CALL MY DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THERE'S NO RECALL

NHTSA #: 10794778
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2015

I FEEL LIKE YOUR DEALERSHIP LIED3 SALES MEN HAS BEEN FIRED ON THE COUNT OF THIS SITUATION I DONT LIKE THE DEAL OR WARRANTY THATHAT WAS OFFERED DUE TO THE COLOR OF MY SKIN

NHTSA #: 10785228
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2015

THE DASH IS LIFTING IN THE SAME SUCH MANOR FROM OTHER RECALLS FROM OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAD THE RECALL AND I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE UNDER THAT RECALL AS FROM THE HEAT IT MAKE THE DASH START TO LIFT IN SPOTS

NHTSA #: 10775468
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2015

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR (COMPARTMENT) WAS BROKEN AND FELL DOWN UNDER NORMAL USE. SINCE THE VISOR EDGE IS POINTING TO MY FOREHEAD DIRECTLY NOW AS I AM NOT ABLE TO PUT IT BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION, THIS IS GOING TO BE LIFE-THREATENING IN CASE OF A CAR CRASH OR ANYTHING LIKE THIS. CHECKED ON THE INTERNET, AND FOUND A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE TOO. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS IS NOT UNDER ANY OF TOYOTA'S EXTENDED WARRANTY OR RECALL PROGRAMS. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THIS IS MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY TOYOTA. I WOULD REQUEST THAT PROPER ACTIONS BE TAKEN BEFORE THE ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF IN A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.

NHTSA #: 10749302
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2015

THE DASH IS COVERED WITH A STICKY SUBSTANCE. IT WAS JUST AN ANNOYANCE BUT NOW IN THE SUNSHINE, IT GLARES BACK ON THE WINDSHIELD AND IS VERY HARD TO SEE. THERE HAS BEEN MORE THAN ONCE I HAVE HAD TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE.

NHTSA #: 10745718
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2014

2010 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE HAS A MELTING DASHBOARD DURING SUN EXPOSURE. THE DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND HAS A VERY SHINY SURFACE, MAKING DRIVING DIFFICULT DUE TO REFLECTIONS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! *JS

NHTSA #: 10661481
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2014

MY PHONE DOESN'T RECONNECT TO THE HEAD UNIT AFTER TURNING THE BLUETOOTH OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN (FROM STAND STILL AND DRIVING SITUATION). THE ONLY WAY TO RECONNECT THE PHONE IS BY TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN.

NHTSA #: 10594857
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2014

COLD START NOISE

NHTSA #: 10576244
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2013

WHEN I OPERATE MY HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONING IN MY 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY I GET A STRONG SMELL OF SULFUR IN THE CABIN OF MY CAR. I OWNED MY CAR FOR 4 YEARS NOW AND THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. NO ONE CAN TELL ME THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA #: 10544817
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2011

2010 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. CONSUMER STATES ODOMETER MALFUNCTION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THE ODOMETER READ 15,562 MILES AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED IT READ 19,296 MILES.

NHTSA #: 10391009
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Feb 2011

FRONT END SUPPORT BRACKET NOT WELDED TO FRAME SUPPORT. THIS PROBLEM REPORTED TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ON 08/29/10. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 08/25/10. I ALSO NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP OF THIS SAFETY DEFECT THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH NO ACCIDENT HISTORY. THE DEALERSHIP GAVE ME A CLEAN CARFAX HISTORY REPORT WHICH I HAVE ON HAND IF NEEDED. TOYOTA MOTORS SALES AND SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DEERFIELD FL. HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND E-MAILED PICTURES OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MUCH COOPERATION WITH THIS PROBLEM FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR. SOUTHEAST OFFERED TO BUY THE CAR BACK FOR $4212. THIS IS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 26777 MILES. THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 04/12/10 IN SAVANNAH GA. LETTER ABOUT THE ACCIDENT IS ENCLOSED FROM SERVICE MGR. AS WELL AS PICTURES. I WANT TO INITIATE A CONSUMER COMPLAINT FOR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND DEFICIENCY IN SERVICE. UPDATED 03/10/11 *BF

NHTSA #: 10384989
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2010

2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING TOYOTA RECALLS *TGW

NHTSA #: 10341215
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2010

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA VEHICLES SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AND OTHER RECALL NOTICES PUBLISHED BY TOYOTA. *KB*ADDED INFORMATION 5 PAGES*CW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXAMINED HIS RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE AND HE FOUND IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE GAS PEDAL AND FLOOR MAT TO BECOME INTERMINGLED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE SERIOUS THAN SHORTENING THEE GAS PEDAL AND REPLACING A FLOOR MAT AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. *JB UPDATED 03/17/10 THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE HE EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS, BUT DUE TO THE NEWS REPORTS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGED. UPDATED 04/06/10

NHTSA #: 10315393
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2010

2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. LOSS OF VALUE BECAUSE OF RECALLS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10319658
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2010

2010 TOYOTA CAMRY OWNER SCARED TO DRIVE VEHICLE DUE TO THE RECALL ABOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WOULD LIKE A REFUND. *KB

NHTSA #: 10317576
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Filed: Mar 2010

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) FROM:[XXX] SUBJECT:TOYOTA COMMENTS: I RECALL A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH MILITARY AIRCRAFT, IN WHICH THE ENGINEERS (MYSELF INCLUDED), COULD NOT ISOLATE A SYSTEM ERROR. IT WAS REPEATEDLY FIXED WITH NO SUCCESS. THE PROBLEM FELL DOWN TO A FIRMWARE ERROR, ON WHICH THE SOFTWARE WAS RUNNING. THE FIRMWARE LOGIC CODE WAS A THIRD PARTY PROVISION TO THE SYSTEM, AND NONE OF THE ENGINEERS HAD REAL ACCESS TO THE LOGIC CIRCUITRY. THE FIRMWARE TESTED FINE, AND RAN THE TEST CODE AS WELL, WITH NO ERRORS. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE SYSTEM WAS FULLY OPERATIONAL, THAT THE SYSTEM THREW THE ERRORS. SINCE IT WAS THE FIRMWARE THAT THREW THE ERRORS, NONE OF THE SENSORS OR ANY OF THE SYSTEM LOGS CAUGHT THE PROBLEM. THE VENDOR OF THE FIRMWARE "ASSUMED" IT WAS ALWAYS THE USER CODE "THE OEM" THAT WAS AT FAULT, AND ANY LOG WAS AIMED AT MONITORING THE SOFTWARE EXECUTION, AND NOT THE FIRMWARE PROCESSING. IN WATCHING THE MAJOR AUTO MANUFACTURER COME TO HIS KNEES, IT STRUCK ME AS TO HOW SIMILAR, THE SITUATION SEEMS IN THIS CASE, TO WHAT WE EXPERIENCED, IN THE AIR FORCE. PERHAPS THERE SHOULD BE SOME MODICUM OF CONSIDERATION TO THE FIRMWARE ARCHITECTURE IN YOUR INVESTIGATION, AND NOT JUST THE SOFTWARE. JUST A THOUGHT FOR YOU TO HAVE FUN WITH. DAVEC FROM NHTSA WEB SITE. *TR

NHTSA #: 10318345
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2010

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED FOR SAFETY OF LEASED 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY DUE TO ACCELERATION DEFECT. *TS

NHTSA #: 10316488
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2010

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE 2009 AND 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY DEFECT ISSUES. *TS THE CONSUMER OWNS THE 2010 CAMRY AND HE AND HIS WIFE PURCHASED THE 2009 CAMRY FOR THEIR SON. THE CONSUMER AND HIS SON ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLES. THEY WANT TO RETURN BOTH VEHICLES.*JB

NHTSA #: 10317589
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2010

2010 TOYOTA CAMRY CONCERNED WITH RECENT TOYOTA RECALL. *CW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXAMINED HIS RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE AND HE FOUND IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE GAS PEDAL AND FLOOR MAT TO BECOME INTERMINGLED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE SERIOUS THAN SHORTENING THEE GAS PEDAL AND REPLACING A FLOOR MAT AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. *JB UPDATED 03/17/10 THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE THAT HE OR HIS WIFE EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS, BUT DUE TO THE NEWS REPORTS, THEY ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS SINCE BEEN GARAGED. THE CONSUMER LISTED SEVERAL QUESTIONS HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ANSWERED. UPDATED 04/20/10 UPDATED 10/27/10

NHTSA #: 10315430
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2010

2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES THEY WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL WHICH INCLUDED THEIR VEHICLE BEFORE THE SIGNING OF THEIR LEASE. CONSUMER SEEKS AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN VEHICLE AND RECEIVE RETURN OF DEPOSIT PAID*TGW UPDATED 07/09/10.*LJ UPDATED 07/29/10 *BF UPDATED 08/03/10*JB

NHTSA #: 10314273
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2010

2010 TOYOTA CAMRY HAS REPAIR PROBLEMS. *NJ THE DEALER/REPAIR SHOP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM(S). *JB

NHTSA #: 10306950
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2010

I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. MY CAR HAS DRIVEN "DIFFERENTLY" SINCE I PURCHASED IT. I WILL BE AT A STOP LIGHT, AND IT WILL JUST START MOVING-EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. IT FEELS LIKE IT DRIVES IN CRUISE CONTROL AND JUST DOESN'T LET UP. AFTER THIS RECALL, I AM 100% NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. IS THIS HOW IT STARTS? I CALL THE 800 # AND SIT ON HOLD FOREVER, OR I AM TOLD FURTHER INFORMATION IS FORTHCOMING. I DRIVE 60 MILES A DAY AND HAVE A SMALL CHILD. MY CAR IS BRAND NEW, IT SHOULD NOT BE DOING THIS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10307721

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