2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 58, ranking 9th-worst out of 20 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Brakes are the top problem area, making up 30% of complaints, with two recalls on file.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 58/100
- #9 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 23
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 33
- 31 city / 35 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes7 (30%)
- Engine5 (22%)
- Structure & Body5 (22%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (13%)
- Other2 (9%)
- Steering2 (9%)
- Electrical System1 (4%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- Lane Departure1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Drivers report the brake pedal going hard with little to no stopping power, sometimes ending in a collision with the vehicle ahead.
- Some owners describe all brake and stability warning lights coming on at once along with a temporary loss of steering feel.
- One driver reported the cruise control failing to disengage during a turn, leading to a crash into a guardrail.
- Another owner reported the accelerator pedal sticking to the floor during highway acceleration.
- Owners describe popping and knocking noises from the roof and body panels, sometimes traced to the moonroof headliner.
- One owner reported a steering wheel that briefly seized up while driving at highway speed.
2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V123000Apr 9, 2013Other7,525 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
- NHTSA 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Structure & Body3,235 vehicles
Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 31 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- Compared with other Camry Hybrid model years, 2011 rates Caution, with a Complaint Index of 58 and a rank of 9th-worst out of 20 years tracked.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- NHTSA complaints point to brakes as the top issue, at 30% of complaints, followed by engine problems and structure/body issues, each at 22%.
- Does the 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2011 Camry Hybrid, covering a labeling issue and an occupant detection sensor problem in the structure and body area.
- At what mileage do 2011 Camry Hybrid problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this model year is 60,150 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- How does the 2011 Camry Hybrid compare to other years?
- It ranks better than 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012, which are rated Avoid, but worse than 2010, 2016, and 2017, which rate Good or Best.