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2007 Toyota Camry Solara
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 126
- Received Feb 2007 to Jan 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Headlights dim or fail at night27 complaints · 21% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Dashboard melts, becomes sticky and glares18 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking14 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #16V396000Southeast 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.
- Recall #06V488000On 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 13 crashes, 1 fire, 5 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 10 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 126 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 27 | 21% | – | |
| Dashboard melts, becomes sticky and glares | 18 | 14% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 14 | 11% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 9 | 7.1% | – | |
| Dashboard cracks near passenger airbag | 8 | 6.3% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 5 | 4.0% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 2.4% | – | NHTSA recall #06V488000 |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 3 | 2.4% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 2.4% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 2.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #16V396000June 2, 20167,749 vehicles affected
seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #06V488000December 21, 2006160 vehicles affected
air bags: side/window
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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