The 2005 Toyota Camry has 3 recalls, the most serious being a stuck or slow-returning accelerator pedal that can leave the vehicle at unintended speed and raise the risk of a crash.
The accelerator pedal can become difficult to press down, sluggish to return to idle, or in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially open position, meaning the engine continues pulling power even when the driver wants to slow down. On certain vehicles fitted with aftermarket seat heaters, the copper heating element woven into the seat cushion can short circuit if damaged, creating a fire risk inside the cabin. The third recall affects vehicles with a front passenger power seat: when a rear-facing infant seat base is installed with unusually high belt tension, it can dislodge a small switch inside the seatbelt buckle. Once that switch is displaced, the passenger seat sensor can misread the buckle state and mistake the child restraint for an unbelted adult, potentially triggering the front passenger airbag to deploy in a crash rather than suppressing it as required when a rear-facing child seat is present.
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 friction lever inside the accelerator pedal sensor assembly can become smooth during normal use. When condensation forms on the worn surface—such as from using the heater without air conditioning on a cold pedal—friction increases. This can make the pedal harder to press, slower to return, or in severe cases, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal to restore smooth operation. This service is performed free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain passenger vehicles with a power front passenger seat, installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases with excessive seatbelt tension can dislodge the buckle status switch from the seatbelt buckle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
