Known Recalls

Model year record

1990 Toyota Camry

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 160 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch20150,000 mi
Seat belts16—
Structure: body: door16—
Vehicle speed control8—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal850,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine7—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly7—
Electrical system: ignition5—
Visibility: power window devices and controls5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Seat belts: front: retractor4186,253 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments482,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Power train: automatic transmission3—
Power train: axle assembly3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Tires: tread/belt3170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2—
Latches/locks/linkages254,310 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system197,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1238,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1130,450 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires1162,500 mi
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 1989 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1991 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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