Toyota Camry Solara recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Toyota Camry Solara, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Toyota Camry Solara, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1999–2009 with 10 recall campaigns and 1091 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2007 (3), 2008 (2), and 2006 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2004 (204), 2007 (157), and 2006 (143).
- Top recall themes: Airbags, Engine and cooling, and Equipment and labeling.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Vehicle speed control, Air bags, Structure.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Airbags
1 campaign · Years: 2007These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
- 06V488000 · Air bags: Side/window
Engine and cooling
1 campaign · Years: 2004–2005These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
- 11V539000 · Engine and engine cooling
Equipment and labeling
1 campaign · Years: 2006–2008These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
- 10V035000 · Equipment: Labels
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 2006–2008These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 16V396000 · Seats: Seat heater/cooler
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 2000These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 00V154000 · Suspension: Rear
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Toyota Camry Solara in NHTSA complaint data are Vehicle speed control, Air bags, Structure.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body. |
| 2008 | 2 | 99 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Vehicle speed control, Structure:body. |
| 2007 | 3 | 157 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Air bags, Structure. |
| 2006 | 2 | 143 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Vehicle speed control, Air bags. |
| 2005 | 1 | 131 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Structure, Air bags. |
| 2004 | 1 | 204 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Vehicle speed control, Structure. |
| 2003 | 0 | 34 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system. |
| 2002 | 0 | 67 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Air bags, Seat belts. |
| 2001 | 0 | 66 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Seat belts. |
| 2000 | 1 | 80 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Air bags:frontal, Tires. |
| 1999 | 0 | 109 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Equipment , Seats and Engine and engine cooling
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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