2011 Toyota Camry Reliability
The 2011 Toyota Camry has 625 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about visibility / wipers and unknown or other. Compared with other Camry model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Camry's typical year, while the 2013 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
625
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
111
Complaints citing a crash
7
Complaints citing a fire
2011 Toyota Camry complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 model year, filed between 2010 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility / wipers | 123 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 118 | 19% |
| Speed control / throttle | 73 | 12% |
| Air bags | 72 | 12% |
| Body structure | 68 | 11% |
| Service brakes | 56 | 9% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 50 | 8% |
| Suspension | 44 | 7% |
2011 Toyota Camry recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2011 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying… |
| 13V014000 | Jan 16, 2013 | Air bags — frontal / sensor/control module-inactive | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and… |
| 13V123000 | Apr 9, 2013 | 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… |
| 14V732000 | Nov 13, 2014 | 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… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | 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,… |
How the 2011 compares with nearby Camry years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Camry analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,413 | 10 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2010 | 614 | 9 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2011 (this page) | 625 | 5 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2012 | 646 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2013 | 301 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2011 Toyota Camry on the used market
- 149 of 875 2011 Toyota Camry listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2011 Toyota Camry
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2011 Toyota Camry reliability FAQ
Is the 2011 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2011 Toyota Camry has 625 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about visibility / wipers and unknown or other. Compared with other Camry model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Camry's typical year, while the 2013 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2011 Toyota Camry problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Toyota Camry are visibility / wipers (123), unknown or other (118), speed control / throttle (73), air bags (72). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2011 Toyota Camry have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Toyota Camry, including 10V036000 (equipment — other / labels) and 13V014000 (air bags — frontal / sensor/control module-inactive). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2011 Toyota Camry compare with the 2010 and 2012 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2010 has 614 complaints and 9 recalls (avoid); the 2012 has 646 complaints and 2 recalls (avoid). The 2011 has 625 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2011 Toyota Camry?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2011 Camry, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.