2011 Toyota Camry Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2011 Toyota Camry has 600 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 84, and 5 recalls, ranking 4th worst among 20 model years and earning an Avoid verdict. Top complaint areas are Visibility & Wipers (20%) and Engine (19%).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 84/100
- #4 of 20 Camry years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 600
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 106
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 90
- Top issue
- Visibility & Wipers
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 90 / 0
Top 2011 Toyota Camry problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other121 (20%)
- Visibility & Wipers120 (20%)
- Engine113 (19%)
- Structure & Body73 (12%)
- Airbags71 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires67 (11%)
- Brakes52 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain49 (8%)
- Electrical System36 (6%)
- Steering31 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report sudden unintended acceleration while braking or slowing at low speeds, resulting in collisions.
- Owners describe brakes that fail to stop the vehicle or produce abnormal noise, sometimes causing rear-end crashes.
- One report describes the steering wheel seizing while driving, causing the vehicle to veer off, flip, and land in a ditch.
- Airbag-related complaints include reports of a powered seat moving on its own during a crash and a possible delayed airbag deployment, with the battery catching fire.
- Multiple engine-related incidents occurred at very low mileage, with vehicles surging forward unexpectedly during parking maneuvers.
2011 Toyota Camry recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Structure & Body3,233 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
- NHTSA 14V732000Nov 13, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires56 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured March 8, 2011, to July 20, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. The damage could cause the boot to leak lubricant grease which could then cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.
Risk: A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- 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.
2011 Toyota Camry fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Toyota Camry reliable?
- NHTSA lists 600 complaints and a complaint index of 84 for the 2011 Camry, ranking 4th worst out of 20 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Camry years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Camry?
- Visibility & Wipers issues make up 20% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 19%, Structure & Body at 12%, and Airbags at 12%.
- Does the 2011 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Camry, covering structure and body, suspension (front ball joint), and other components; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do 2011 Camry problems typically show up?
- The overall median mileage at failure is 49,000 miles, though Visibility & Wipers complaints median at 65,000 miles and Brakes complaints median at 24,853 miles.
- How does the 2011 Camry compare to other Camry years?
- Its complaint index of 84 is worse than most other years; only 2005 (89) and 2007 (100) score higher, while years like 2017 (16) and 2022 (5) score much lower.