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2010 Toyota Camry

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Camry years

Owner complaints for the 2010 Toyota Camry are substantially higher than the model-year median of 295.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

451 reports with mileage · 151 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 167 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 64 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility/wiper. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

100 crash reports1 fire reports45 injury reports

What owners actually said

602 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE AND HIT ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR THERE IS A CLUNK. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND AM BEING TOLD THAT IT IS THE ABS ACTUATOR AND THAT THERE IS NO FIX TO IT AT THIS TIME AND I WAS JUST GOING TO HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10361570

10,400 miles · Oct 20, 2010
Visibility

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, HEAVY RAIN STARTED. WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM STARTED BANGING ON LEFT SIDE FRONT PILLAR WHILE OPERATING. EVENTUALLY FAILED TO OPERATE AND LOST WIPER ACTION TOTALLY ON DRIVER'S SIDE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10361404

Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2010
Air BagsCrashInjury

>1. I RENTED A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY FROM HERTZ. THE VEHICLE WAS FITTED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT AIRBAGS. 2. ON SEPTEMBER 14TH 2010 I WAS DRIVING SOUTHBOUND DOWN A HIGHWAY IN ALABAMA AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH. A FORD F-150 DRIVEN BY SOMEONE UNDER THE INFLUENCE DECIDED TO CROSS THE HIGHWAY FROM MY LEFT. THE F-150 STRUCK MY RENTA…

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>1. I RENTED A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY FROM HERTZ. THE VEHICLE WAS FITTED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT AIRBAGS. 2. ON SEPTEMBER 14TH 2010 I WAS DRIVING SOUTHBOUND DOWN A HIGHWAY IN ALABAMA AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH. A FORD F-150 DRIVEN BY SOMEONE UNDER THE INFLUENCE DECIDED TO CROSS THE HIGHWAY FROM MY LEFT. THE F-150 STRUCK MY RENTAL VEHICLE IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE F-150 THEN PUSHED THE CAMRY TO THE RIGHT OFF THE ROAD INTO A DEEP DRAINAGE DITCH ALONGSIDE THE HIGHWAY. THE CAMRY WENT FRONT FIRST INTO THE DITCH WALL SMASHING IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. 3. THE VEHICLE I AM TOLD WAS FOUND TO BE "TOTALED". THEIR WAS A CREASE FROM THE INITIAL IMPACT FROM THE FRONT DRIVERS WHEEL WELL EXTENDING BACK TO THE PASSENGERS DOOR. THE FRONT BUMPER/LIGHTS WERE ALSO DESTROYED. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND TAKEN BACK INTO POSSESSION BY HERTZ RENTAL COMPANY. 4. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. 5. THIS ACCIDENT HAS RESULTED IN SUFFERING FROM MULTIPLE MEDICAL ISSUES. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RETURN TO WORK AS OF THIS DATE 19 OCTOBER 2010. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10361250

4,500 miles · Oct 8, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 2 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY WALL. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 2 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY WALL. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500. UPDATED 01/04/11*JB UPDATED 01/31/11 *BF UPATED 02/14/11

NHTSA ODI #10359639

18,000 miles · Oct 6, 2010
Air BagsCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE FRONT END BY A NEARBY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CURRENT …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE FRONT END BY A NEARBY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 18,000.

NHTSA ODI #10359477

13,000 miles · Oct 1, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT DROVE ON THE MEDIAN WHICH STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. TOYOTA WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY CO…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT DROVE ON THE MEDIAN WHICH STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. TOYOTA WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY COULD FIND ANY FAILURES WITH THE BRAKES. THEY ALSO WOULD NOT INDICATE THEIR FINDINGS IN WRITING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 13,000. UPDATED 11/21/11 *CN

NHTSA ODI #10358598

10,000 miles · Sep 28, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), THE RPM'S BEING TO RACE AT HIGH LEVELS. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED BUT THE RPM'S CONTINUED TO RACE. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE THREE TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICL…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), THE RPM'S BEING TO RACE AT HIGH LEVELS. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED BUT THE RPM'S CONTINUED TO RACE. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE THREE TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE ON ONE OCCASION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE FOR THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT STATED THE CONTACT BELIEVED VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NO LONGER WANTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.

NHTSA ODI #10358131

2,500 miles · Sep 26, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

2010 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS PARKING, DRIVER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED UP ONTO AN EMBANKMENT AND OVER A SMALL TREE. THE DRIVER COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. THIS TOYOTA WAS JUST PURCHASED IN MAY 2010. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY IMPOUNDED FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10357712

6,500 miles · Sep 13, 2010
SteeringSuspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD WOBBLE ABNORMALLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL ABRUPTLY TO EITHER SIDE. IN ADDITION, WHEN BRAKING IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE WHEELS WOULD SLIDE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP. THE REAR WHEEL W…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD WOBBLE ABNORMALLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL ABRUPTLY TO EITHER SIDE. IN ADDITION, WHEN BRAKING IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE WHEELS WOULD SLIDE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP. THE REAR WHEEL WOULD WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY AND WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, MAKING THE DRIVE BUMPY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAS BEEN TEST DRIVEN AND RECEIVED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, YET THE DEALER WAS NEVER ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE CONFORMED TO ALL SPECIFICATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500.

NHTSA ODI #10355201

7,500 miles · Sep 8, 2010
Air BagsCrashInjury

I HAD JUST BOUGHT A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY IN MARCH 2010. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH AND A WRECKLESS MOTORCYCLE DRIVER HIT THE CAR AT APPX 100 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE DAMAGED THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ROOF, THE SIDE REAR SIDE PANELS THE TRUNK THE BUMPER REAR WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR, THE …

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I HAD JUST BOUGHT A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY IN MARCH 2010. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH AND A WRECKLESS MOTORCYCLE DRIVER HIT THE CAR AT APPX 100 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE DAMAGED THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ROOF, THE SIDE REAR SIDE PANELS THE TRUNK THE BUMPER REAR WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR, THE DRIVER LANDED IN THE ROOF BUT ALMOST WENT INSIDE THE CAR THROUGH THE REAR WINDSHIELD WHICH WAS BROKEN TWO AIR BAGS ARE LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE REAR WINDSHIELD, THEY CAME OUT OF PLACE BUT DID NOT DEPLOY, MY PASSENGERS WERE INJURED, MY 4 YR OLD'S CAR SIT WAS IN THE CAR BUT SHE WAS NOT IN THE CAR AT THE TIME, THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE DRIVER'S BODY ACTUALLY WOULD HAVE HIT HER IF SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN INSIDE THE CAR AND IF HE WOULD HAVE GONE INSIDE THE CAR THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, (REAR) HE WOULD HAVE KILLED MY PASSENGERS. I HAVE SOME PICTURES AND I WOULD LIKE YOU TO SEE THEM, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10354560

Official recalls

9

16V396000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

Jun 2, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

14V743000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

Nov 19, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

13V123000 · Equipment:other:labels

Apr 9, 2013

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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 being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

13V014000 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seats

Jan 16, 2013

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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 contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

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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, 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.

Consequence: 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.

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 contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

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.

Consequence: 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.

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 contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

10V040000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Feb 9, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

10V035000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 3, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

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. 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.

10V036000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 3, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

10V017000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Jan 21, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

09V388000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Oct 5, 2009

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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