Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Toyota Camry

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 801 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V539000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
420,326
Reported to NHTSA
2011-11-09
Owners notified
2011-12-31

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE ENGINE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.

Safety risk

IN SOME CASES, THE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PULLEY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND A SUDDEN INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO IDENTIFY WHETHER IT WAS PRODUCED BY THE U.S. SUPPLIER. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING EARLY JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V595000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
150,061
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-15
Owners notified
2004-12-20

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PASSENGER POWER SEAT, WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT BASES ONTO THE SEAT WITH AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SEATBELT TENSION, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO UNSEAT A COMPONENT CALLED THE BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH FROM THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.

Safety risk

IF THE SWITCH BECOMES UNSEATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAY MISTAKE THE REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT FOR AN UNBELTED ADULT OCCUPANT, AND MAY NOT SUPPRESS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (SSC 40M) BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..

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 control21147,000 mi
Steering6240,000 mi
Air bags5975,000 mi
Electrical system3564,323 mi
Power train: automatic transmission321,408 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2947,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal278,500 mi
Engine26104,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1840,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1869,500 mi
Unknown or other1785,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip159,450 mi
Tires1520,000 mi
Service brakes14104,000 mi
Suspension14500 mi
Power train1396,705 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1263,440 mi
Fuel/propulsion system10157,000 mi
Structure: body10107,400 mi
Steering: column926,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine860,000 mi
Seat belts855,000 mi
Fuel system, other660,911 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages616 mi
Equipment52,672 mi
Latches/locks/linkages547,700 mi
Structure540,000 mi
Tires: sidewall58,023 mi
Service brakes, electric488,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly475,582 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)390,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)38,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor387,000 mi
Seat belts: front343,215 mi
Tires: tread/belt35,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls346,000 mi
Air bags: side/window270,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2500 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.250,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift25,000 mi
Exterior lighting2102,006 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Power train: manual transmission212,500 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly29,400 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector216,900 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system22,672 mi
Steering: linkages218 mi
Structure: body: bumpers2100 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber24,067 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs223,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility215,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system246,100 mi
Wheels234,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1300 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1500 mi
Child seat1—
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery199,487 mi
Electrical system: horn164,323 mi
Electrical system: software199,487 mi
Electrical system: wiring115,668 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood199,487 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys11,745 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control144,101 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility150 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights130 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch113,500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery112,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch111 mi
Parking brake150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)114,200 mi
Power train: clutch assembly139,394 mi
Seats165,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint112,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust130,837 mi
Service brakes, air110,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module15,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module113,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid149,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor150 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum112,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system183,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion153,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft140,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack155,800 mi
Structure: body: door132,291 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: rear164,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1126,000 mi
Tires: valve1—
Traction control system180,400 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages15,220 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear138,000 mi
Wheels: rim134,000 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 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.