Known Recalls

Model year record

1989 Toyota Camry

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 138 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Camry, 1987–1991 generation
Pictured: the 1987–1991 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts13173,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch12109,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1240,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly11—
Structure: body: door8103,002 mi
Electrical system5198,315 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5—
Latches/locks/linkages4103,002 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Tires4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3163,000 mi
Air bags2120,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2163,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Unknown or other21,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2198,222 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Wheels2—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine1260,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1—
Interior lighting1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1163,000 mi
Suspension1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1988 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Toyota Camry recalls by year

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