Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2001 Toyota Camry Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control — runs 2.8× the fleet median for that category across the 1732 model-years tracked on this site.
272Complaints
4Recalls
70Crashes
11Fires
58Injured
3Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (14.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 1732 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 · 14.3% | Recalled | Recall 01V012000 |
| Tires | 19 · 7% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 18 · 6.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 · 6.6% | Investigation closed | PE02079 |
| Air Bags:frontal | 15 · 5.5% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 13 · 4.8% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 272 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Vehicle Speed Control
NHTSA campaign 01V012000 · 2001 · reported 01/16/2001
THIS COULD ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE OR REMAIN IN ITS MOST RECENT POSITION REGARDLESS OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Structure:frame And Members
NHTSA campaign 01V072000 · 2001 · reported 03/05/2001
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD, JUMPED A CURVE, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS FACING THE…”NHTSA complaint 10062902 — filed 04/20/2004 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“ON THURSDAY, MAY 9TH, 2002 I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE JEWEL STORE AT 40TH STREET AND HARLEM…”NHTSA complaint 763184 — filed 06/17/2002 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH IN RAIN ENGINE SUDDENLY ROARED AND VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO 25-30 MPH ON ITS OWN. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. DID…”NHTSA complaint 894835 — filed 08/21/2001 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Camry?
Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 39 of 272 NHTSA complaints (14.3%), followed by tires (19), air bags (18), engine and engine cooling (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2001 Toyota Camry have?
272 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 70 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 58 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Does the 2001 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E025000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Toyota Camry's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
