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2006 Toyota Camry
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 317
- Received Feb 2006 to Jun 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Unintended acceleration despite braking79 complaints · 25% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbags fail to deploy in crashes21 complaints · 6.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbag warning light stays on21 complaints · 6.6% 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 #14V743000Southeast 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, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
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: 101 crashes, 4 fires, 71 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Vehicle rolls backward out of park
- Gear shifter fails to register Park
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
1 more problem
Steering, suspension & tires
- Tires blow out or tread separates
- Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 317 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 79 | 25% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 21 | 6.6% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 21 | 6.6% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 9 | 2.8% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 8 | 2.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 8 | 2.5% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 8 | 2.5% | – | |
| Vehicle rolls backward out of park | 8 | 2.5% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 7 | 2.2% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 7 | 2.2% | – | |
| Passenger airbag sensor wrongly shows off | 6 | 1.9% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 6 | 1.9% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 5 | 1.6% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 1.6% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 1.6% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 0.9% | – |
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 #14V743000November 19, 20143,233 vehicles affected
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, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
NHTSA recall #10V035000February 3, 2010271,417 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #10V036000February 3, 2010153,418 vehicles affected
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 capacity modification labels.
A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
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. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA recall #05V539000November 22, 20054,503 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims" the vehicles' tire and loading information label or placard on the driver's side b-pillar incorrectly indicates the spare tire size.
A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer Can perform the installation for them. The recall began on december 28, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Other model years
- 1986 32
- 1987 58
- 1988 64
- 1989 113
- 1990 134
- 1991 149
- 1992 565
- 1993 260
- 1994 287
- 1995 303
- 1996 417
- 1997 555
- 1998 600
- 1999 501
- 2000 454
- 2001 272
- 2002 953
- 2003 782
- 2004 638
- 2005 721
- 2006
- 2007 2,888
- 2008 933
- 2009 1,294
- 2010 604
- 2011 602
- 2012 590
- 2013 274
- 2014 455
- 2015 271
- 2016 184
- 2017 148
- 2018 754
- 2019 400
- 2020 275
- 2021 158
- 2022 64
- 2023 65
- 2024 52
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 2006 Toyota Camry.
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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