YearToAvoid

2010 Toyota Camry Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 49 airbag complaints for the 2010 Toyota Camry, 8% of all complaints filed for the year. Most describe airbags failing to deploy in moderate to high-speed crashes, with 38 crashes and 39 injuries linked to this component. No airbag-related recall is on file for this year.

Airbags complaints
49
8% of 602 complaints
All complaints this year
602
Crashes reported
38
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
39
Median mileage
61,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Front airbags fail to deploy during frontal or angled collisions at highway speeds, including impacts around 65 mph.
  • Side curtain and side-impact airbags do not deploy in T-bone or side-impact crashes, even when the struck side takes the direct hit.
  • Owners report airbags staying inactive in low-to-moderate speed crashes, such as intersection collisions near 30 to 40 mph, followed by vehicle loss of control.
  • Some complaints describe airbag non-deployment leading to neck, back, and head injuries that required emergency treatment.
  • Several incidents occurred at relatively low mileage, with failures reported as early as 7,500 to 18,000 miles on the vehicle.

When 2010 Toyota Camry airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 14, 2010, latest May 18, 2026.

2010 Toyota Camry airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2010Dec 2010Apr 2013Aug 2014Mar 2015May 2016Feb 2019
49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to May 2026; peak May 2010 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200565 (9%)
  2. 200659 (19%)
  3. 2007137 (5%)
  4. 200846 (5%)
  5. 200966 (5%)
  6. 201049 (8%)
  7. 201171 (12%)
  8. 201275 (13%)
  9. 201336 (13%)
  10. 201442 (9%)
  11. 201521 (8%)
  12. 201631 (17%)
  13. 201724 (16%)
  14. 201822 (3%)
  15. 201924 (6%)
  16. 202048 (18%)
  17. 202178 (50%)
  18. 202210 (17%)
  19. 20235 (8%)
  20. 20246 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists 49 airbag complaints for the 2010 Camry, which is 8% of all 602 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Toyota Camry?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for airbags on the 2010 Camry.
What is the most common airbag problem reported?
Owners most often report that front or side airbags failed to deploy during a crash, including impacts at highway speeds and side-impact collisions.
Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2010 Camry?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to this component shows 39 injuries and 38 crashes among the 49 airbag complaints filed.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2010 Camry?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Camry is 61,000 miles, though some incidents were reported at much lower mileage.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.