YearToAvoid

2011 Toyota Camry Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Toyota Camry, 6% of its 600 total complaints that year. Four fires and two crashes are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 36,382 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Electrical System complaints
36
6% of 600
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
36,382 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of engine power accompanied by dashboard warning lights and smoke or fire from under the hood.
  • Some describe the vehicle appearing to stall or shut off while driving, followed by smoke and visible flames.
  • Dashboard light intensity has been reported to shift from very bright to very dim while driving, with dealers unable to reproduce the fault.
  • Starter motor failure has been reported even with a fully charged battery, occurring after the warranty period.
  • Owners describe a hood-open warning appearing on the dash with the hood actually closed, along with a security alarm sounding randomly.
  • One owner reported being charged for a key fob battery replacement despite paying for a broader service visit.

When 2011 Toyota Camry electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 27, 2010, latest Nov 7, 2025.

2011 Toyota Camry electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2010Feb 2011Jan 2012May 2013Oct 2014Jun 2016Nov 2018May 2025
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Nov 2025; peak Mar 2012 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Camry model year

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

  1. 201036 (6%)
  2. 201136 (6%)
  3. 201266 (11%)
  4. 201332 (12%)
  5. 201459 (13%)
  6. 201535 (13%)
  7. 201623 (13%)
  8. 201724 (16%)
  9. 201873 (10%)
  10. 201930 (8%)
  11. 202067 (24%)
  12. 202110 (6%)
  13. 202211 (18%)
  14. 202311 (17%)
  15. 20244 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 36 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Camry, which is 6% of the 600 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 Toyota Camry?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2011 Toyota Camry.
Did the 2011 Camry's electrical problems cause fires or crashes?
NHTSA data ties 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury to Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Camry.
At what mileage do 2011 Camry electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Camry is 36,382 miles.
How does the 2011 Camry compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2011 Camry's Electrical System complaints are 6% of its total complaints, the same share as 2010, but lower than years like 2020, where electrical complaints reached 24% of that year's total.

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.