*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Electrical system › Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact later obtained a Carfax report which indicated that the odometer was last reported at 192,563. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 105,000.
Oct 22, 2026 · 192,563 milesAir bagsCrash3 injuries
The contact owned a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and the front driverâs side crashed into the highway median, and the vehicle spun around and the rear passengerâs side crashed into a highway guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Due to the failure, the vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard before the insurance company took possession of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company's designated location, where it remained. The contact had a strained neck, a sprained right ankle, and a bruised left knee. A female and a male passenger inside the vehicle sought medical attention…
Oct 3, 2026 · 200,000 milesUnknown or other
1- the stickiness of dashboard 2- the shiny/deflective surface of the dashboard creates as safety hazard.
Jun 18, 2026Structure › Interior panels › Dashboard
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the dashboard created a glare on the windshield that reflected into the driver's eyes. Over time, the dashboard became sticky, emitted a slight chemical odor, appeared shiny, and had a clear, porous substance on top. The driver was unable to see while changing lanes or to view oncoming traffic to execute a left turn. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there was no coverage program, recall, or warranty for dashboard replacement. The dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,400.
Aug 11, 2026 · 94,400 milesStructure › Interior panels › Dashboard
The contact's wife owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the sun was reflecting off the dashboard, which caused a glare onto the windshield. The glare obstructed the driver's vision and caused a dangerous driving condition. The dashboard became sticky, and there were bubbles on the dashboard from the damage caused by the sun. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a TSB associated with the failure had expired. The contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Apr 1, 2026 · 37,000 milesAir bagsCrash3 injuries
My son and daughter were involved in a really bad car accident and the air bags on my son side which was driver side of the vehicle and he smashed his left side of his face off the seat belt compartment. All other air bags seemed to deploy normally except for the driver side canopy type airbag that should have come out. But failed and my sons jaw in out of place.
Jun 24, 2026Unknown or other
I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety hazard involving my 2011 Toyota Camry. The vehicle's dashboard has deteriorated and is melting, creating a sticky surface that reflects sunlight onto the windshield and significantly impairs visibility while driving. The dashboard continuously emits a residue that transfers to the windshield, making it difficult to keep the glass clear and further reducing visibility. The resulting glare can be severe, especially during daylight hours, creating dangerous driving conditions and increasing the risk of an accident. I understand that Toyota previously acknowledged this defect and offered a customer support program for affected vehicles.…
May 5, 2024Visibility/wiper
I am reporting a safety issue with my 2011 Toyota Camry. The dashboard (instrument panel) has significantly melted and degraded due to heat exposure, creating a sticky and highly reflective surface. This condition causes sunlight to reflect off the dashboard and into the windshield, creating glare that interferes with driver visibility. This directly affects my ability to see the road safely, especially during daytime driving. This appears to be a known defect affecting similar Toyota vehicles. I was never notified of any extended coverage or repair program before it expired. When I contacted Toyota, I was told no goodwill assistance would be provided and no help is available, leaving me…
May 5, 2024
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