2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

Recall 13V-014: Seats, Air Bags

Reported Jan 16, 2013 · 3,235 vehicles affected · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Problem: 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 Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Recall 09V-388: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Oct 5, 2009 · 4,445,056 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	5
Structure	2
Engine	2
Electrical System	1
Air Bags	1
Wheels	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 120,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 100,000 miles · reported Jul 26, 2019

Brake actuator: my brakes were making a creaking noise /thumping when pressed...in which case I thought it was just time for regular maintenance. About 0430, december 21, 2017 (My wedding anniversary) I was driving on the highway 99south headed from fresno, ca to tulare, ca...about a 45min drive. While on the highway, my car started to make random chiming sounds that did not seem to come from anywhere particular. There was no indicator light associated with the sound...it was just random sounds I had never heard before. That went on periodically for the next 20-30mins. I finally made it to the…

Service Brakes · reported Mar 22, 2019

The ABS brake actuator on my toyota camry hybrid has gone bad causing my vehicle to be unsafe for operation. I was initially told that the actuator would be covered under a warranty extension. However after further inspection, I was told that it would not be covered because there isn't any warning lights on the dashboard and/or no error codes present when hooked up to a scan tool even though the part is faulty and needs to be replaced.

Wheels · at 137,000 miles · reported Aug 23, 2018

Lug nuts swelling making it impossible to remove with supplied lug wrench. All 20 lug nuts show evidence of separation of the steel nut and the decorative chrome cover covering the steel lug nut. Defect was found by tire dealer during purchase of new tires when the technician had difficulty removing lug nuts. According to the tire store manager this damage is caused by water getting between the steel nut and the decorative cap which causes rust to form. When the oxidation forms it puts pressure on the decorative cap causing it to expand. The normal 21mm wrench will not fit over the lug nut due…

Service Brakes · at 71,350 miles · reported Apr 20, 2015

The contact owns a 2010 toyota camry hybrid. While driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to engage the brakes, the brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle slowed down but did not respond normally. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 71,350.

Structure · at 120,000 miles · reported Jan 31, 2015

Three of the four door lock actuators have failed. The failures begin intermittently and then result in total failure. The front driver side door and rear driver side door have totally failed. The rear passenger door now intermittently fails. Toyota indicated that they have no recalls or extended warranties. Internet searches show that multiple toyota models have this as a common failure. This poses a significant safety issue as the door locks do not respond to the electrical unlock / lock button and do not respond to the remote. Manual unlock still works; however, in the case of small…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 13V-014 (seats, air bags), 09V-388 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (5 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 120,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.