1983 TOYOTA CAMRY
2 recalls, 6 complaints - 22 TSBs
90V040000 Feb 28, 1990
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER MALFUNCTION COULD OCCUR UPON SHUTTING OFF THE CONTROL AFTER CONTINUOUS USE FOLLOWED BY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence
THERMAL SHOCK TO THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER COULD RESULT IN ENGINE RACING IF THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED WITH THE MAIN CONTROL SWITCH IN THE 'ON' POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT IF THIS IS PERFORMED IN NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS.
Remedy
REPLACE COMPUTER WITH ONE OF IMPROVED DESIGN.
83V133000 Dec 8, 1983
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
VOLTAGE REGULATOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AMOUNT OF FLOW IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR, MAY HAVE MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. THE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AT NO CHARGE.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| CHILD SEAT:HANDLE (INFANT) | 1 |
CHILD SEAT:HANDLE (INFANT)
Apr 15, 2003
Incident date: Apr 15, 2003
WHILE PLACING THE CHILD INSIDE OF THE CAR SEAT THE RED BUTTON COLLAPSED. AS A RESULT THE CHILD WAS NOT RESTRAINED SECURELY IN THE SEAT. *NLM
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Mar 23, 2000
SDT4WEQTW
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 20, 1995
Incident date: Oct 30, 1995
CAR REAR ENDED IN ACCIDENT. GAS TANK WAS RUPTURED. DRIVER FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS VERY RUSTY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Jan 15, 1995
LEFT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTON DETERIORATED/BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO FAIL. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 13, 1995
Incident date: Jun 6, 1994
THE CAR HAS TAKATA SEATBELTS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVERS BROKE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 15, 1995
CONSUMER RECIEVE RECALL ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REGULATOR HAD IT FIX 1987 IS NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH CAR. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 TOYOTA CAMRY
22 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS) | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
T-SB-0032-20 Rev
Feb 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-SB-0304-17 Obs
Apr 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jul 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89
T-SB-0304-17
Oct 27, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
TS-BO030-01 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0185-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
T-PG007-01
May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
T-PG002-91
Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, TOYOTA CAMRY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA12006
Opened: Jun 14, 2012 , Closed: Feb 12, 2013
Power Window Master Switch Fire
On October 10, 2012, Toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million U.S. vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007-2009 RAV4, 2008-2009 Scion xB and xD, 2008-20... Read more
PE12002
Opened: Feb 6, 2012 , Closed: Jun 14, 2012
Power Window Master Switch Fire
ODI has identified certain Toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all Toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.They include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2007 through 2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4 and Ya... Read more
DP06003
Opened: Sep 14, 2006 , Closed: Apr 3, 2007
ENGINE SURGING
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE ... Read more
PE02079
Opened: Oct 22, 2002 , Closed: Mar 18, 2003
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
ODI'S DATA ANALYSIS FOUND THE FIRES RATES TO BE CONSISTENTLY LOW AND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG SIX MODEL YEARS AND SIX DIFFERENT ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS.ODI EXAMINED A VARIETY OF ROOT CAUSES, THOSE BEING DETONATION (RESULTING IN OIL PAN PUNCTURE FROM CONNECTING ROD), STARTER FIRES, VARIOUS FUEL RELATED... Read more
PE01024
Opened: Jul 18, 2001 , Closed: Jan 29, 2002
SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
RQ99020
Opened: Oct 6, 1999
STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENT
OBATINED RECALL 99V-307
PE97034
Opened: Jul 16, 1997 , Closed: Nov 28, 1997
IGNITION INTERLOCK FAILURE
EA97014
Opened: Jun 3, 1997 , Closed: Jul 14, 1998
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT
BY LETTER DATED JULY 8, 1998, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED NHTSA OF IT DECISION TO INITIATE A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 105,000 OF THE SUBJECT 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN.THIS SAFETY RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ESTIMATED 218,000 SIMILAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES.NHTSA H... Read more
PE97004
Opened: Jan 29, 1997 , Closed: Jun 3, 1997
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT
FURTHER INFORMATION AND DATA ARE REQUIRED TO FULLY ASSESS THIS ISSUE.OF SPECIFIC AND IMMEDIATE CONCERN ARE MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLY/QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES EMPLOYED TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME STEERING COMPONENTS.FOR THE REASONS STATED ... Read more
PE96040
Opened: May 22, 1996 , Closed: Sep 4, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD SUPPORT FAILURES
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE HOD SUPPORT STRUTS FAIL CAUSING THE HOOD TO FALL ONTO OWNERS CAUSING INJURES.
EA93032
Opened: Dec 27, 1993 , Closed: Nov 30, 1994
ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS
There is no summary currently available
PE93074
Opened: Aug 27, 1993 , Closed: Dec 27, 1993
ALLEGED BATTERY FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
EA93010
Opened: Apr 26, 1993 , Closed: Sep 29, 1993
UNDER DASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA92044
Opened: Dec 18, 1992 , Closed: Jan 31, 1994
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
PE92088
Opened: Dec 4, 1992 , Closed: Apr 26, 1993
UNDER DASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE92065
Opened: Jul 16, 1992 , Closed: Dec 18, 1992
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
EA92013
Opened: May 8, 1992 , Closed: May 12, 1993
STUCK POWER DOOR LOCKS
There is no summary currently available
DP92001
Opened: Jan 6, 1992 , Closed: May 8, 1992
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTION
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTION
EA91027
Opened: Jun 6, 1991 , Closed: May 29, 1992
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91042
Opened: Feb 7, 1991 , Closed: Jun 6, 1991
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA90028
Opened: May 29, 1990 , Closed: Feb 28, 1992
PASSIVE SAFETY BELT FAILS
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PE90027
Opened: Dec 15, 1989 , Closed: May 29, 1990
PASSIVE SAFETY BELT WARNIN
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PE90021
Opened: Dec 1, 1989 , Closed: Mar 21, 1990
FAILED SPEED CONTROL
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EA89020
Opened: Mar 22, 1989 , Closed: Nov 16, 1989
FRONT LAP BELT JAMS
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PE89014
Opened: Nov 18, 1988 , Closed: Mar 22, 1989
FRNT SEAT LAP BELT JAMMING
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PE87057
Opened: Sep 10, 1987 , Closed: Mar 30, 1988
IGNITER ASSEMBLY FAILURE
SUMMARY: TOYOTA RECOVERED SOME FAILED IGNITION CONTROL MODULES FROM THEFIELD. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT A SOLDER JOINT IN THE POWER TRANSISTOROF THE MODULE WAS SUBJECT TO FAILURE. BECAUSE THE PART IS AN EMISSIONRELATED COMPONENT A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN WAS CONDUCTED.THE PREDOMINANT MOD... Read more
DP86008
Opened: Apr 2, 1986 , Closed: Aug 7, 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
DP85001
Opened: Sep 21, 1984 , Closed: Jan 2, 1985
SHOULDER HARNESS PROBLEM
SHOULDER HARNESS PROBLEM
TOYOTA CAMRY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TOYOTA CAMRY across all model years (1983, 2025).
149
Total Recalls
23,554
Total Complaints
28
Investigations
3,796
Reported Crashes
572
Reported Fires
200
Reported Deaths
TOYOTA CAMRY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 197 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 70 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 88 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 87 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 194 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 375 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 556 | View |
| 2018 | 8 | 1,083 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 206 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 249 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 362 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 637 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 377 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 807 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 780 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 764 | View |
| 2009 | 10 | 1,611 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 1,139 | View |
| 2007 | 10 | 3,669 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 393 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 905 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 799 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 946 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 1,183 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 356 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 577 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 661 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 751 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 685 | View |
| 1996 | 7 | 567 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 373 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 364 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 334 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 646 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 186 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 160 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 138 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 88 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 70 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 35 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 19 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1983 (current) | 2 | 6 |