CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (53 reports).
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire
Some Toyota vehicles may have a power window master switch where grease was inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts during manufacturing.
Most common 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 118 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 53 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 |
| Structure | 16 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 15 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contactâs wife stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the VSC and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with needing the brake master cylinder replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact also filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, she smelled a burning odor and she saw smoke in the vehicle. The contact stated she also felt heat on her back. The contact stated as she continued to drive, the seat became increasingly warmer. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she parked and exited the vehicle. The contact stated the seat then cooled down. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that her VIN was not in
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not immediately stop, causing the stopping distance to become extended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS, VSC, AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
MY DASHBOARD IS MELTING, SINCE IT IS MELTING IT IS CAUSING THE DASHBOARD TO BE REALLY SHINEY, WHICH IS CAUSING A HUGE REFLECTION ON MY WINDSHIELD, WHICH IS MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OUT. THE DASHBOARD IS ALSO REALLY STICKY FROM MELTING, AND IM ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAGS BECAUSE OF THIS.
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid questions
Does the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Based on 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (53), Vehicle Speed Control (19), Structure (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.