Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 Toyota Camry

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 948 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control23138,000 mi
Engine52126,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling5289,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic5230,500 mi
Air bags5183,000 mi
Steering3833,705 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3277,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2915,901 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip264,980 mi
Power train: automatic transmission225,000 mi
Suspension2010,000 mi
Unknown or other19110,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1728,000 mi
Electrical system1692,000 mi
Service brakes1595,000 mi
Power train1353,000 mi
Structure: body13110,000 mi
Seat belts12193,548 mi
Structure1040,000 mi
Tires1018,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe948,000 mi
Steering: column940,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system8127,470 mi
Latches/locks/linkages762,000 mi
Service brakes, electric747,000 mi
Air bags: side/window618,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system649,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control61,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline662,481 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls621,000 mi
Equipment515,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch537,926 mi
Suspension: front518,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt519,970 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4108,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner423,000 mi
Exterior lighting4106,244 mi
Seats425,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock45,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages476 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly451,400 mi
Visibility: windshield412,300 mi
Wheels488,483 mi
Seat belts: rear/other342,881 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar317,000 mi
Child seat2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2165,064 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2118,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline21,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor211,900 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.240,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system217,470 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap260,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift221,882 mi
Power train: manual transmission2488 mi
Seat belts: front22,300 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor21,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2166 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder276 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: frame and members235,000 mi
Suspension: rear250 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility2—
Visibility/wiper2183,000 mi
Child seat: shield assembly1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring125,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)11 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings112,549 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly112,549 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights11 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal110 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings160 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging112,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner112,000 mi
Service brakes, air122,450 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid11,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc113,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper134,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads127,366 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic17,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device14,980 mi
Steering: linkages155,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars110 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields11,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint133,002 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut185,000 mi
Tires: valve110,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system14,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear110,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: rim148,785 mi

The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2004 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.

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.