Known Recalls

Model year record

1988 Toyota Camry

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 88 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V396000

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Component
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,749
Reported to NHTSA
2016-06-02
Owners notified
2016-07-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V135000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
554,910
Reported to NHTSA
1992-09-22
Owners notified
1992-11-09

Defect description

THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN UNDER MANUAL OPERATION.

Safety risk

IF THE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN AFTER ECU FAILURE, VEHICLEOCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE INCREASED DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V175000

Seat belts: front

Component
Seat belts: front
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
408,225
Reported to NHTSA
1989-10-18
Owners notified
1989-12-28

Defect description

OCCUPANT RELEASE OF THE LAP BELT IN A CERTAIN MANNER COULD CAUSE THE BELT RETRACTOR TO LOCK AT THE RETRACTED AND STOWED POSITION.

Safety risk

SEAT BELTS MAY BE UNUSABLE OR OCCUPANTS MAY BEDISCOURAGED FROM USING BELTS, INCREASING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN ANACCIDENTAL OR SUDDEN STOP.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V127000

Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Component
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
11,486
Reported to NHTSA
1988-08-01
Owners notified
1988-08-22

Defect description

DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE THREAD PROFILE OF THE CAR JACK, WHEN THE WAGON IS RAISED, THE JACK MAY BE UNABLE TO SUSTAIN THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

JACK COULD LOWER ITSELF WITH POTENTIAL TO CAUSE PERSONALINJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE JACK.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine7—
Electrical system: starter assembly5—
Seat belts5—
Structure: body: door5—
Vehicle speed control538,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Electrical system290,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Tires2—
Tires: tread/belt27,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel/propulsion system1245,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, air: supply1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 1987 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1989 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.