2009 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
NHTSA has 508 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Toyota Camry, 39% of all 1,293 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 20 Camry model years. These complaints report 87 crashes, 10 fires, and 36 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 35,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 508
- 39% of 1,293
- Crashes reported
- 87
- Fires reported
- 10
- Injuries reported
- 36
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2009 Toyota Camry engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 14, 2009, latest Aug 14, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2009 Toyota Camry
- NHTSA 10V017000Jan 21, 2010Engine2,230,661 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
Risk: The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Engine4,445,056 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Engine complaints by Camry model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Toyota Camry have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 508 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Toyota Camry, 39% of all complaints for this model year, including 87 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 35,000 miles.
- Which Toyota Camry year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2007 Toyota Camry has the most engine complaints (1,017), compared with 508 for the 2009.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Toyota Camry?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Toyota Camry concern the engine: 10V017000 and 09V388000.