2010 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 214 engine-area complaints for the 2010 Toyota Camry, 36% of all 595 complaints filed for the year. These complaints tie to 53 crashes, 19 injuries, and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 7,900 and a related accelerator pedal recall (10V017000).
- Engine complaints
- 214
- 36% of 595
- Crashes reported
- 53
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 19
- Median mileage
- 7,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or driving at low speed, with the vehicle lunging forward despite braking.
- Several complaints describe the accelerator pedal sticking or the throttle surging even after the 10V017000 recall repair was completed.
- Some drivers report the vehicle would not respond to brake pedal pressure during the acceleration event, leading to collisions with walls, poles, or other vehicles.
- A number of incidents happened while shifting into reverse or pulling into a parking space, ending in low-speed crashes.
- One complaint noted the steering wheel froze and brakes failed to function during an acceleration event, resulting in injury.
When 2010 Toyota Camry engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 14, 2010, latest Dec 4, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2010 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.
Engine complaints by Camry model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What engine problem do 2010 Toyota Camry owners report most?
- The largest pattern is sudden unintended acceleration, often at low speed while parking, sometimes even after the accelerator pedal recall repair was performed.
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Camry?
- NHTSA lists 214 engine-related complaints for the 2010 Camry, which is 36% of all 595 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Camry engine/acceleration issue?
- Yes. Recall 10V017000 covers the accelerator pedal on 2007-2010 Camry and other Toyota models; the remedy involved installing a reinforcement bar so the pedal operates smoothly.
- At what mileage do these engine complaints happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 7,900 miles.
- Did the 2010 Camry engine issue cause any injuries or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 53 crashes, 19 injuries, and 1 fire for the 2010 Camry.