2011 Toyota Camry Problems
What owners have reported about the 2011 Toyota Camry, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2011 Toyota Camry a good year?
It's one of the worst years for the Camry. Owners have filed 601 complaints with NHTSA, the 5th most of 17 Camry model years. The most reported problems involve the wipers and visibility, airbags and acceleration and speed control.
601 complaints 5 recalls, 1 crash risk 5th worst of 17 Camry years
Top 2011 Toyota Camry problems
Wiper and visibility problems
120 complaints (20%) name the wipers and visibility, most often the sun / moon roof assembly and windshield.
Airbag problems
72 complaints (12%) name the airbags, most often the side / window and sensor / control module.
Acceleration problems
70 complaints (12%) name the acceleration and speed control, most often the cruise control.
Body problems
63 complaints (11%) name the body and structure, most often the body and dashboard.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (403 of 601). The amber line is the middle value, about 50,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2011 Toyota Camry recalls
Seat heater / cooler
The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge.
Recall 14V743000 · Nov 2014Damaged suspension ball joint boot can loosen joint
Crash riskA rubber boot on the front suspension ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing, letting grease leak out. The ball joint can then wear out early and loosen, and it could separate from the knuckle, causing loss of vehicle control and a higher crash risk.
Fix: A dealer will inspect and replace the front suspension ball joint at no cost to you.
Recall 14V732000 · Nov 2014Labels
These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed.
Recall 13V123000 · Apr 2013Sensor / control module-inactive
During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary.
Recall 13V014000 · Jan 2013Labels
110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge.
Recall 10V036000 · Feb 2010Get an email when your 2011 Toyota Camry gets a new recall
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Camry years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2011 Toyota Camry problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2011 Toyota Camry a reliable year?
It's one of the worst years for the Camry. Owners have filed 601 complaints with NHTSA, the 5th most of 17 Camry model years. The most reported problems involve the wipers and visibility, airbags and acceleration and speed control.
What are the most common 2011 Toyota Camry problems?
Owners most often report problems with the wipers and visibility, airbags, acceleration and speed control and body and structure. 120 complaints (20%) name the wipers and visibility, most often the sun / moon roof assembly and windshield.
At what mileage do 2011 Toyota Camry wipers and visibility problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 50,000–89,000 miles, with a middle value near 65,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Camry have?
5. Seat heater / cooler (14V743000); Damaged suspension ball joint boot can loosen joint (14V732000); Labels (13V123000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2011 Toyota Camry?
Ask for service records covering the wipers and visibility, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2022 and 2023 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.