This page covers 3 recalls, 617 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Toyota Camry.
23–33 mpg combined
7.1–10.2 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
The 2011 Toyota Camry received a three-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, it earned three stars, while side crash protection also received three stars. Rollover resistance was rated at four stars. The side pole crash test resulted in a two-star rating. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a vehicle redesign occurs, so this rating covers the 2011 Camry.
3/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Dashboard deterioration is the clearest pattern owners report for the 2011 Camry. Across a large share of the visibility complaints, owners describe the dashboard surface bubbling, cracking, becoming sticky, or breaking down in ways that produce a glare or reflection on the windshield, often described as seriously obstructing forward vision in bright sunlight. Some owners report the material leaving fingerprint impressions or transferring residue on contact. Airbag complaints are the second notable cluster, with owners describing frontal and side airbags not deploying during collisions they expected would trigger them. Vehicle speed control complaints round out the top named systems, though the representative narratives provided don't detail specific symptoms for that category beyond the volume being elevated.
617
Total Complaints
109
Crash-Related
7
Fire-Related
71
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Toyota Camry has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a front suspension ball joint that can separate from the steering knuckle and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
The brake light switch on certain vehicles can develop internal resistance that causes the brake lights to stop working, meaning drivers behind the car get no warning when it is slowing or stopping. There is also a label recall: the vehicle load capacity or tire information label may carry inaccurate figures, which could lead an owner to load the vehicle or its tires beyond their safe limits.
At a glance
What can fail
The rubber boot covering the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. This damage can cause grease to leak out, leading to premature wear and loosening of the ball joint.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight capacity label on your vehicle is inaccurate by more than one percent, which means the stated weight limits don't match actual specifications required by federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will send you a corrected label with installation instructions. Some vehicles may need additional repairs being finalized. Contact Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Silicone grease on the stop lamp switch contact surface may increase electrical resistance, causing warning lamps to illuminate, preventing engine start, blocking gear shift from Park, or disabling brake lights.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
