The 1990 Toyota Camry has 2 recalls, the more serious being a fire risk from aftermarket seat heaters where a damaged copper heating element can short circuit and ignite.
The second recall involves the power door lock system, where the door lock control unit can fail and cause electrical contacts to fuse together, burning out the door lock solenoid. When this happens, affected doors may not lock or unlock through either the power switch or the manual control, making it harder for occupants to exit the vehicle in an emergency.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The power door lock control unit can fail, causing internal contacts to weld together and damage the door lock solenoid. This prevents doors from locking or unlocking, even when operated manually.
What the fix does
Install an additional relay control circuit to prevent the original relays in the control unit from malfunctioning.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
