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Toyota Camry Solara recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 866 owner complaints for the Toyota Camry Solara, covering model years 1999 to 2009. The 2004 model year drew the most complaints (161), and Structure is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 5 recall campaigns on file
  • 866 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 11 model years with data (1999–2009)
  • most complaints: 2004 (161 for that model year)
  • top component: Structure (173 complaints)
  • latest recall 16V396000 (reported Jun 2, 2016)
  • 165 complaints reporting a crash (19.1%)
  • 13 complaints reporting a fire (1.5%)
  • 76 complaints reporting an injury (8.8%)
  • 4 complaints reporting a death (0.5%)

Toyota Camry Solara complaints by model year

11 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2004 model year has the most complaints: 161 of 866, or 18.6%. Next come 2007 (126) and 2006 (116). The fewest are for 2009, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Toyota Camry Solara owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1999–2009Column chart of 866 complaints across 11 model years. The highest is 2004 with 161. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1999: 84 complaints8419992000: 66 complaints6620002001: 53 complaints5320012002: 60 complaints6020022003: 24 complaints2420032004: 161 complaints16120042005: 92 complaints9220052006: 116 complaints11620062007: 126 complaints12620072008: 83 complaints8320082009: 1 complaint12009
Toyota Camry Solara complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Toyota Camry Solara complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
19998416190
20006613081
200153171120
20026020061
20032410050
2004161242111
20059222180
200611621581
200712613150
2008839240
200910000
All model years86616513764

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Toyota Camry Solara components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 173 complaints (20.0% of all 866), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (130) and Air Bags (128).

Components named most often in Toyota Camry Solara complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Toyota Camry Solara complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Structure17320.0%
Vehicle Speed Control13015.0%
Air Bags12814.8%
Power Train637.3%
Unknown or Other586.7%
Steering536.1%
Electrical System526.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling495.7%
Exterior Lighting404.6%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic404.6%
Visibility394.5%
Seats354.0%
Tires323.7%
Engine313.6%
Seat Belts293.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Toyota Camry Solara recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Camry Solara, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2000 to 2008. The 2006, 2007 and 2008 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 5 recall campaigns
Toyota Camry Solara recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2000: 1 campaign2001: no campaigns2002: no campaigns2003: no campaigns2004: 1 campaign2005: 1 campaign2006: 2 campaigns2007: 2 campaigns2008: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V396000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler

    Model years 2006–2008

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

    Consequence:
    If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  2. NHTSA campaign 11V539000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 2004–2005

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, Camry Solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 Lexus ES330 and RX330; and 2006 Lexus RX400H vehicles manufactured from June 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005, equipped with the 1MZ-FE or 3MZ-FE engine. The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.

    Consequence:
    In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the U.S. supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early January 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 10V035000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2006, 2008

    Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

    Consequence:
    This does not meet the standard requirements.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states Toyota at 713-580-3300.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 06V488000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model year 2007

    On certain vehicles equipped with curtain side air bags (csa), the csa tether strap located in the front pillars may have been incorrectly routed during the assembly process.

    Consequence:
    If the tether strap is not correctly routed, the front side of the csa may not deploy as designed, which may result in insufficient occupant protection during a side impact crash or rollover event.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect both csa front tether straps, and if necessary, reroute them. The recall began on December 21, 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  5. NHTSA campaign 00V154000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.

    Consequence:
    After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Toyota Camry Solara questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Camry Solara have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Toyota Camry Solara, covering model years 1999 to 2009. The most recent, 16V396000, was reported on June 2, 2016 and is filed under “Seats”. The 2006, 2007 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Toyota Camry Solara model year has the most complaints?

The 2004 model year, with 161 of the 866 complaints in NHTSA’s file (18.6%). The next are 2007 (126) and 2006 (116). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Toyota Camry Solara complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 173 complaints, or 20.0% of all 866. Vehicle Speed Control (130) and Air Bags (128) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Toyota Camry Solara?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Toyota dealer.

How many Toyota Camry Solara complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 866 complaints, 165 report a crash, 13 a fire, 76 at least one injury and 4 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.