2007 Toyota Camry Solara recalls and problems

The 2007 Toyota Camry Solara has 2 safety recalls and 126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
126
Crashes / fires
13 / 1
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Toyota Camry Solara vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Toyota Camry Solara recalls

Recall 16V-396: Seats

Reported Jun 2, 2016 · 7,749 vehicles affected · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 06V-488: Air Bags

Reported Dec 21, 2006 · 160 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2007 Toyota Camry Solara problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting26
Structure26
Electrical System14
Vehicle Speed Control13
Air Bags13
Unknown or Other12
Engine9
Power Train7
Steering6
Visibility/Wiper6
Tires5
Engine and Engine Cooling4

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 11
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 3
  • Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard — 2
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Steering › Rack and Pinion › Rack — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,887 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 2007 Toyota Camry Solara complaints

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

Vehicle Speed Control · reported Jan 10, 2026
Twice: once in August and most importantly 09/07/2024 was slowing down to stop at a dry cleaners when the car reved up and accelerated forward. I continued to apply brakes all the way to the floor and couldn’t get it to stop, so ran into the businesses’s van. USAA paidfor repairs to both, but due to fears for my safety and life and those of others, I have not driven it since. I have had it towed for repairs and to be checked by an engineer sent by Toyota.and have had to rent or borrow or pay for rides up until now. The USAA sebt engineer came to check the car but decide the car was fine…
Air Bags · reported Nov 22, 2025
The airbag warning light comes on at times constantly and occasionally intermittently. The connection under both front seats has been checked and found secured.
Structure · at 80,000 miles · reported Aug 22, 2022
The contact's husband owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that her daughter noticed cracks on the dashboard nearby the glove box above the passenger’s side air bag housing. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Structure · at 31,000 miles · reported Jan 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact noticed that the dashboard was melting. The contact mentioned that the reflection from the front windshield was causing a visibility issue. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
Structure · reported Jul 6, 2021
I own a 2007 Toyota Camry Solara with less than 70,400 miles. It’s up to date on maintenance and is garaged. In December 2020, while garaged, my entire dashboard cracked without warning. After researching the condition, I learned that hundreds of Camrys and Solaras were affected and that Toyota replaced some dashboards under an extended warranty program… one such ZE6 program expired in August 2020. I was not notified. Despite the tremendous safety issue (the entirety of the car’s electronics sits beneath the dashboard including the airbags which, if deployed, can hurl dashboard pieces…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara: 16V-396 (seats), 06V-488 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Toyota Camry Solara?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (26 reports), followed by structure (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,887 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.