Model year record

2002 Toyota Camry

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,185 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V346000

Air bags: side/window

Component: Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 128,316
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-07-13
Owners notified: 2004-08-06

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS (CSA), ONE OR BOTH OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY BE TWISTED NEAR THE INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CSAS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V372000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 19,587
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-12-11
Owners notified: 2001-12-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-SPOKE STYLE STEERING WHEEL. DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BOTTOM SEAM OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE COVER (HORN PAD) COULD BE TORN AWAY ALLOWING THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COVER TO COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE.

Safety risk

IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE DETACHED BOTTOM PORTION MAY STRIKE THE DRIVER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-888-333-9376.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V302000

Tires

Component: Tires
Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
Vehicles affected: 19
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-10-01
Owners notified: 2001-09-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TOURING TIRES, P205-65R15 92S, INSTALLED AT THE PORTS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. THE INCORRECT TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES THAT HAD DAMAGED TIRES. THE TIRES WERE DAMAGED DURING A PORT UPGRADE TO ALUMINUM WHEELS.

Safety risk

THE TIRES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE SPEED RATING FOR THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM SPEED RATING (112 MPH), POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V306000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 2
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-09-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCOMPLETE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COULD OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Safety risk

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY. BOTH OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED. BOTH OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Vehicle speed control	243	41,473 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	61	12,777 mi
Air bags	58	114,000 mi
Engine	58	115,000 mi
Tires	46	19,180 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	43	30,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	40	82,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	40	16,500 mi
Steering	33	77,389 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	30	20,846 mi
Air bags: frontal	27	19,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	27	92,000 mi
Electrical system	26	75,000 mi
Unknown or other	24	90,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	22	49,577 mi
Structure: body	21	80,000 mi
Suspension	19	50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	18	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	16	75,000 mi
Power train	15	89,000 mi
Service brakes	15	125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	13	10,000 mi
Structure	12	50,000 mi
Structure: body: door	11	26,400 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	10	78,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	10	7,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	10	2,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	10	55,000 mi
Suspension: front	10	616 mi
Service brakes, electric	8	75,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	7	89,230 mi
Fuel system, other	7	60,580 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	7	48,000 mi
Equipment	6	15,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	6	4,000 mi
Steering: column	6	20,750 mi
Air bags: side/window	5	10,975 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	5	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	5	42,390 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	5	17,250 mi
Seat belts	5	122,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	5	50,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	5	5,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	5	12 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	4	53,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	50,586 mi
Power train: manual transmission	4	—
Seats	4	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	4	6,400 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	4	7,000 mi
Visibility	4	54,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	4	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	3	—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	3	17,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	3	24,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	3	19,901 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	3	—
Suspension: rear	3	—
Wheels	3	—
Child seat	2	—
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	2	283,000 mi
Exterior lighting	2	23,500 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	2	8,603 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	2	38,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	2	55,822 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	2	13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	2	1 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Tires: tread/belt	2	26,000 mi
Traction control system	2	50,586 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	2	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	2	10 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	2	19,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	41,500 mi
Child seat: base	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Electrical system: ignition	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	200 mi
Equipment: other: labels	1	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	1	96,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	48,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	84,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	24,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly	1	104,000 mi
Seat belts: front	1	19,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	24,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring	1	65,869 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	17,250 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	49,650 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	53,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	1	300 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	1	1,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	—
Structure: body: roof and pillars	1	36,585 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	—
Structure: frame and members	1	—
Suspension: front: hub	1	27,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	—
Tires: valve	1	47,000 mi
Unknown	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	12,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	1	250 mi
Wheels: hub	1	25,000 mi
Wheels: rim	1	36,000 mi

The 2001 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about 1.5 times 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.