YearToAvoid

2011 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 113 engine complaints for the 2011 Toyota Camry, 19% of its 600 total complaints for the year. Most describe sudden unintended acceleration during low-speed parking maneuvers, with 41 crashes and 24 injuries linked to the engine category. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data.

Engine complaints
113
19% of 600
Crashes reported
41
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
24
Median mileage
26,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the car suddenly accelerating on its own while parking or making slow turns, often at 5 to 15 mph, ending in a collision with a wall, curb, or fence.
  • Several drivers state that pressing the brake pedal during these acceleration events did not slow the car down.
  • One owner reported an engine fire while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, which destroyed the car.
  • Some complaints describe the accelerator pedal seizing after being depressed, leading to a crash.
  • Owners describe the vehicle lurching or bucking forward unexpectedly, sometimes rear-ending another car.

When 2011 Toyota Camry engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2010, latest Feb 20, 2026.

2011 Toyota Camry engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter72010 Q22011 Q42013 Q22015 Q12017 Q12018 Q42021 Q32023 Q3
113 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Camry model year

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

  1. 2010214 (36%)
  2. 2011113 (19%)
  3. 2012116 (20%)
  4. 201360 (22%)
  5. 2014113 (25%)
  6. 201542 (15%)
  7. 201637 (20%)
  8. 201731 (21%)
  9. 2018188 (25%)
  10. 201998 (25%)
  11. 202070 (26%)
  12. 202110 (6%)
  13. 202210 (17%)
  14. 202310 (16%)
  15. 20245 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists 113 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Camry, which is 19% of the 600 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Camry engine?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this engine complaint category.
What is the most common engine problem reported on the 2011 Camry?
Owners most often describe sudden, unintended acceleration while parking or turning at low speed, in some cases with the brakes failing to stop the car.
At what mileage do 2011 Camry engine problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints in this category is 26,000 miles.
How serious are the reported 2011 Camry engine complaints?
NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category shows 41 crashes, 3 fires, and 24 injuries reported.

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.