YearToAvoid

2011 Toyota Camry Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Toyota Camry, 3% of its 600 total complaints, with median mileage at failure of 19,000 miles. There is no related recall for this problem area. One crash and one fire appear in the broader complaint data.

Fuel System complaints
18
3% of 600
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
19,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel tank baffle makes a loud banging noise when the vehicle starts moving from a stop, especially with a full or 3/4 tank.
  • Owners report worse-than-expected fuel economy, citing around 22 to 23 mpg on mostly highway driving despite EPA ratings.
  • Some owners describe unexpected forward movement or hesitation when coming to a stop or pulling into a parking space, requiring hard braking.
  • A few complaints describe high oil consumption requiring frequent top-offs between oil changes, with one owner asking whether a recall covered this.
  • One complaint describes the vehicle catching fire after what felt like the engine shutting off while driving.

When 2011 Toyota Camry fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 22, 2010, latest Aug 15, 2023.

2011 Toyota Camry fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2010May 2011Jul 2011Jul 2012May 2014Nov 2014Mar 2020Aug 2023
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Aug 2023; peak May 2014 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Camry model year

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

  1. 200526 (4%)
  2. 20068 (3%)
  3. 200763 (2%)
  4. 20087 (1%)
  5. 200921 (2%)
  6. 201019 (3%)
  7. 201118 (3%)
  8. 201226 (4%)
  9. 201312 (4%)
  10. 201432 (7%)
  11. 201514 (5%)
  12. 20166 (3%)
  13. 20178 (5%)
  14. 2018102 (14%)
  15. 201985 (22%)
  16. 202040 (15%)
  17. 20212 (1%)
  18. 20221 (2%)
  19. 20238 (13%)
  20. 20242 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Camry, which is 3% of its 600 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Camry fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2011 Camry.
At what mileage do 2011 Camry fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for reported fuel system issues is 19,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Camry fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
The data associated with this problem area shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported, with 0 injuries.
How does the 2011 Camry compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2011 Camry's 18 complaints (3% share) is similar to 2010 and 2012, but far lower than 2018 and 2019, which had 102 and 85 complaints (14% and 22% share) respectively.

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.