2000 Toyota Camry Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Toyota Camry recalls

Most common 2000 Toyota Camry problems

Problem areas named in the 454 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	109
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	64
Air Bags	61
Engine And Engine Cooling	55
Electrical System	37
Power Train	36
Suspension	28
Tires	25
Structure	20
Unknown Or Other	17

What owners report

2026-03-19, Seat Belts
The contact owns a 1997 N/A Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt mechanism had malfunctioned, and the retractor was not working properly. Additionally, the latching mechanism failed to latch securely or release as intended. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,600.

2026-02-05, Unknown Or Other
@45,679 miles, the (plastic) driver door handle popped of the car when lifted without thumb just enough to begin to open the door. This was during the beginning of a big snowstorm. Luckily I was not idling the engine while cleaning the windshields or I could have been locked out of the car with the engine running. Now I must drive with 2 keys. The original owner of the vehicle, my mother was XXX when she bought it on 10/31/1999 for $23, 470 with 8 miles on the odometer; salespeople never mentioned the door handles were plastic. The failure was complete fracture all at once, not progressive; I suspect the plastic strain hardened from repetitive stress, making this a design defect rather

2025-12-11, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V156000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. In addition, the contact lived in a hot climate area and believed that the recall would not affect the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2025-07-10, Air Bags
The contact owned a 1997 N/A Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while an acquaintance was driving approximately 45 MPH, the acquaintance crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained neck pain and received medical assistance later. A police report was filed but the contact did not have the information available. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000. The VIN was not available.

2023-01-05, Power Train
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately respond after the gear shifter was shifted into reverse(R). The contact stated that there was a hesitation before the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred after shifting into drive(D). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum switching valve needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.

2000 Toyota Camry questions

Does the 2000 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2000 Toyota Camry: Vehicle Speed Control; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Camry?

Based on 454 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (109), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (64), Air Bags (61).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Toyota Camry 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.