1999 TOYOTA CAMRY

2 recalls, 661 complaints - 138 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR-TO-THROTTLE BODY CONNECTION. THE ACCELERATOR INNER-CABLE COULD WEAR AWAY AND EV... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE OR REMAIN IN ITS MOST RECENT POSITION REGARDLESS OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 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.

53,061 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

661 total complaints 134 crashes 55 fires 117 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	52
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	52
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	35
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	34
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	29
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	27
TIRES	21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
AIR BAGS	18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	17

Incident date: Oct 11, 2021

aftermarket drive side corner light will not stay on and work

Incident date: Dec 21, 2021

Front passenger seatbelt does not latch.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2021

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the headlights were dim while driving the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlights were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2019

THE VEHICLE UPON START HAD GOT HEAVY. IT WOULD ONLY INCH UPON HEAVY ACCELERATION. THEN SUDDENLY AT TURNING, RETAINED NORMALITY AND BURST FORWARD

Crash

Incident date: Apr 20, 2019

THE VEHICLE UPON START HAD GOT HEAVY. IT WOULD ONLY INCH UPON HEAVY ACCELERATION. THEN SUDDENLY AT TURNING, RETAINED NORMALITY AND BURST FORWARD

Crash

Incident date: Feb 14, 2019

I TURNED ON REAR DEFROST AND WITHIN FEW SECONDS BACK SEAT WAS ON FIRE. WINDOW BURNT SEAT AND SEAT BELT ALSO BURNED HAND. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL CAUSE. I FIGURED A FUSE WOULD BLOW PRIOR TO A FIRE INSIDE CAR. HAD I BEEN ON FWY I WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN LUCKY GAS TANK IS INCHES BELOW... Read more

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 14, 2019

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 14, 2019

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 1, 2013

THE HEAD LIGHT HAVE VERY LOW ILLUMINATION AND BARELY LOOK LIKE THEY ARE ACTUALLY ON AT NIGHT. THIS IS HAS BEEN A MAJOR SAFETY RISK TO DRIVE THIS CAR AT NIGHT. TOYOTA NEED TO RECALL THESE HEADLIGHTS AND FIX THE DESIGN FLAW,

Incident date: Dec 1, 2011

FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND WE HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WAS THE GAS CAP. OUR MECHANIC HAS TRIED MANY SOLUTIONS TO REPAIR THIS AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LATER, WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM TO THIS VEHICLE - THE EVAPORATION VAPOR CANISTER. UPON FURTHER RESEA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2017

CAR PULLS TO LEFT AFTER NEW TIRES , 3 DIFFERENT ALIGNMENT CHECKS. WENT ON-LINE AND DISCOVERED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND FEW SOLUTIONS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND LITTLE HELP FROM DEALERS. YOU HAVE TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT PRESSURE ON WHEEL WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TO STAY IN LANE.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2017

Incident date: Nov 26, 2016

WHILE GOING SHOPPING TO GET OUR WEEKEND NEWSPAPERS,OUR CAR EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AND WOULD NOT STOP.THE ONLY WE HAD TO STOP IT WAS TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK WHILE MOVING FORWARD.THE CAR WENT OVER A CURB.

Crash

Incident date: Oct 27, 2016

I ONLY HAD MY 1999 CAMRY FOR 5 DAYS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY DOING ABOUT 35 MPH. I WAS GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE WHEN THE WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULDN'T TURN. I TRIED TO STOP BUT COULDN'T AND RAN DIRECTLY INTO THE CONCRETE MEDIAN CAUSING ME TO SPIN AROUND AND THEN HIT THE MEDIAN AGAIN. BOTH A... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 27, 2016

Crash

Incident date: Oct 27, 2016

Crash

Incident date: Oct 27, 2016

I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY DOING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS I DRIVING AROUND A CURVE. I DROVE INTO THE LEFT CEMENT BARRIER, CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT THE BARRIER AGAIN. I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR AND DIDN'T EVEN HAVE IT FOR 5 DAYS! THE CAR WAS TOWED AND SALVAGED. *TR

Crash

Incident date: Oct 27, 2016

Crash

Incident date: Oct 27, 2016

Crash

Incident date: Sep 16, 2016

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH FLASHES. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED NUMEROUS TIMES BY AN AUTHORIZED TOYOTA SERVICE DEALER AND THEY USED TO MESS WITH SOME WIRES UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT UNTIL THE LIGHT STOPPED FLASHING. THAT FIX LAST FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THEN THE FLASHING LIGH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OFF CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE RPM WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMAINED STUCK AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEER... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 1, 2015

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 31, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT LEVER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL... Read more

Incident date: May 24, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES ENGULFED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TH... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 8, 2014

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4CYL STARTER FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM FLYWHEEL CAUSING FIRE. THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING BURNING IT OUT AND ALSO BURNING THE POSITIVE CABLE TO THE BATTERY. DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. I WAS SITTING PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE RADIO AND THE AIR ON WHEN I OBS... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 8, 2014

Fire

Incident date: Oct 8, 2014

Fire

Incident date: Aug 1, 2009

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE PROBLEMS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE WAITING FOR HIS WIFE, WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, WITH THE GEAR IN PARK AND THE A/C ON HIGH, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED ABRUPTLY AND WITHIN 2-3 SECONDS, THERE WAS A LOUD A NOISE COMING... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.

Incident date: May 27, 2013

THIS CAR IS DEFINETLY A LEMON IVE PUT MORE MONEY INTO THAN THE CAR IS WORTH AND STILL DOESNT WORK THE DEALER ROCK CHEVROLET KNEW OF ISSUES WITH THIS CAR BUT STILL SOLD IT TRIED TO HAVE IT FIXED THRU THEM BUT THEY WERE RUDE AND WOULDNT DO IT. *TR

Incident date: May 27, 2013

Incident date: Apr 6, 2014

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY SPED UP WITHOUT ME PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF BUT SUBSIDED AFTER A FEW SECONDS. *TR

Incident date: Nov 6, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND CRASHED INTO THREE POLES BEFORE FINALLY CRASHING INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NO... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 10, 2010

I WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER CAR RAN A STOP SIGN. I T-BONED THE OTHER CAR AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF. MY BREAST BONE WAS BROKEN DUE TO MY BODY'S IMPACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. I AM ONLY REPORTING THIS INCIDENT NOW BECAUSE OF AN ARTICLE I READ ABOUT AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 10, 2010

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 14, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER NOR MANU... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 7, 2011

HEADED SOUTH ON INTERSTATE WHEN BURST INTO FLAME. *TR

Fire

Incident date: May 11, 2012

REAR TAIL LIGHT HOUSING MELTED FROM THE HEAT OF THE BULB. BULB HAD BEEN CHANGED HALF OF DOZEN TIMES SINCE WE BOUGHT CAR. IT WAS A TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED CAR WITH 35000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT WAS BOUGHT.IT IS ONLY THE RIGHT SIDE REAR TAILLIGHT THAT HAS BEEN EFFECTED.IT SEEMS THAT THE BULBS BURN OUT MORE ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2012

MY DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING NORTH AT 40 MPH, AND SHE TURNED AROUND BRIEFLY TO CHECK IF HER LITTLE BROTHER WAS BUCKLED IN HIS SEAT BELT. WHEN SHE TURN BACK AROUND THE CAR WAS ON THE CURVE AND SHE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD TO STOP THE CAR, BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND PRECEDED TO ACCEL... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 30, 2012

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 30, 2012

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 11, 2012

ON 8-27-2011, SET OF 5 NEW MICHELIN DESTINY TIRE P205/65R-15 92T BSW (4 FOR DRIVING WHEELS & 1 FOR SPARE WHEEL) WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED ON 1999 CAMRY V6, MILEAGE WAS 97163 MILES. ON 9-9-2012, A BUBBLE WAS NOTICED ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. ON 9-11-2012, THE BUBBLED TIRE BLOWOUT WHILE WAS DRIVIN... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PARKED HER VEHICLE SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HER PERSONAL MECHANIC AND SHE WAS INFORMED THE IDLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE RE... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 28, 2012

MY DAUGHTER WAS ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL ON THE MORNING OF 3/28/2012, WHEN OUR 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. MY DAUGHTER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PRESSING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS SHE COULD BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. SHE PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE'S RPM'S WENT ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2012

Incident date: Sep 19, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AND SHIFTING GEARS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND BOTH KNEES AFTER THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A REPORT W... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 14, 2011

MY HUSBAND WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR OF MY 1999 CAMRY AND IT BROKE OFF IN HIS HAND. NOW IT I CANNOT GET IN THE DOOR IF AN EMERGENCY OCCURS, I FEEL UNSAFE WHEN GETTING IN MY CAR AT NIGHT, PARTICULARLY WHEN I HAVE TO WORK LATE ,AT A MALL OR THE GROCERY STORE. IT IS GOING TO COST $150 OR MORE TO REPLACE TH... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	28.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,600
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	25.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	26.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY

138 manufacturer communications from 98 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	16
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	8
140000 AIR BAGS	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	5
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	5
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.

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

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

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

200000 WHEELS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

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

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14 is obso

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

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

140000 AIR BAGS

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deplo

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed

350000 EQUIPMENT

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs. The following recommendations are intended to provide general

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the

130000 VISIBILITY

The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.

140000 AIR BAGS

Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT

220000 SEATS

350000 EQUIPMENT

100000 POWER TRAIN

The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when

050000 PARKING BRAKE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

050000 PARKING BRAKE

A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guide

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devi

140000 AIR BAGS

TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE

220000 SEATS

TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

STEERING - POWER STEERING GEAR. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM589-U2. '98 CAMRY. 00400-RM654-U2. '99 CAMRY. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

A541E TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

1997 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. DIAGNOSTICS - ENGINE (5S-FE) 00400-RM503-U1. *TT 00400-RM654-U1. 1999 CAMRY. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE BANK 1 AND BANK 2 A/F AND 02 IDENTIFICATION. VARIOUS TOYOTA MODELS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON 1MZ-FE ENGINE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305 OR P0306. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION VOL II. *TT

160000 STRUCTURE

SPEEDOMETER / TACHOMETER NEEDLE MOVEMENT. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0440, P0441 AND P0446 STORED. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BEARING O-RING SERVICE TIP. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT

010000 STEERING

SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING RACK END NOISE. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INFORMATION REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATOR CABLE. *YD

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *YD

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

SUBJECT REGARDING SUNVISOR VANITY MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YD

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF DIAGNOSTIC TIPS *ET

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

POWER SEAT MOTOR CABLE REPAIR TIP. *TT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Replacement vin plates.

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

AN INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER / TACHOMETER CONDITION. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

SUBJECT REGARDING LEAKS INTO TRUNK. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INTRODUCING A FIELD FIX FOR INCIDENTS OF MOISTURE AND ODORS PERMEATING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT FLAPS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MISSING. REPLACING THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT WILL REMEDY

200000 WHEELS

THIS BULLETIN INTRODUCES A NEW ACCESSORY ALLOY WHEEL FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *JB

220000 SEATS

CONCERNS WITH THE SEAT BOTTOM COVER BECOMING LOOSE AT THE FRONT LOWER J-CLIP. *TT

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE, AND OR A MIL ON CONDITION IN WHICH A SINGLE CYLINDER MISFIRE CODE OR CODES ARE PRESENT. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERRUPTION IN SUNROOF OPERATION (NOT OPENING OR CLOSING). *TT

010000 STEERING

INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *MR

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF THE ABS SPEED SENSOR PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF THE REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION. *MR

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

REVISED INFORMATION REGARDING A REPAIR PROCEDURE THAT HAS BEEN MADE TO REMEDY CUSTOMER COMPLIANTS REGARDING LOOSE VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE CENTER VENTS. *MR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO SUPPLEMENT THE REPAIR MANUAL TO ASSURE CORRECT CABLE ROUTING OF THE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY DURING A SERVICE REPAIR, HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. *MJS

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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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2007

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

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

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2002

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996

SUSPENSION COIL SPRING

RQ, Open , Model Year: 1995

STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENT

OBATINED RECALL 99V-307

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

IGNITION INTERLOCK FAILURE

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992

ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD SUPPORT FAILURES

COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE HOD SUPPORT STRUTS FAIL CAUSING THE HOOD TO FALL ONTO OWNERS CAUSING INJURES.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990

ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS