The 2002 Toyota Camry has 7 recalls, the most serious being aftermarket seat heaters that can short circuit and cause a fire.
Several recalls involve the airbag system. On vehicles with a three-spoke steering wheel, the driver's airbag cover can tear away from the module during deployment and strike the driver. On vehicles equipped with curtain shield airbags, the bag can be twisted near the inflator and fail to fully inflate in a side collision, leaving occupants without adequate head protection. There is also a separate concern where the front passenger airbag may not deploy completely in a crash, reducing its ability to protect the occupant. One additional recall covers vehicles that had tires replaced at the port in Jacksonville, Florida: the replacement tires carry a lower speed rating than the vehicle requires, and pushing past that rating can lead to tire failure.
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
One or both curtain shield air bags may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the curtain air bags and replace the assembly if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The curtain airbag may be twisted near the inflator during assembly, causing incomplete inflation in a crash because gas doesn't flow properly into the bag.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your curtain airbag and replace it if twisted or damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bottom seam of the driver's side airbag cover may tear during airbag deployment, causing the bottom portion of the cover to detach completely.
What the fix does
The driver's side airbag module will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front driver's side airbag cover can tear at the bottom seam during airbag deployment, allowing the bottom portion to detach and potentially strike the driver.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's side airbag module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Continental Touring tires (P205-65R15 92S) were incorrectly installed on vehicles at Jacksonville port after damage occurred during an aluminum wheel upgrade.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all five tires at no cost. Contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859 if remedy is not completed within a reasonable time.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger side air bag may not fully deploy during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers replace the front passenger side air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
