CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Toyota Camry has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 317 complaints with NHTSA, including 101 crashes, 4 fires, 71 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (108 reports).
2006 Toyota Camry recalls
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Most common 2006 Toyota Camry problems
Problem areas named in the 317 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 108 |
| Air Bags | 62 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 |
| Steering | 28 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Tires | 13 |
| Structure | 12 |
| Engine | 10 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2006 Toyota Camry. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed into a street pole and rolled several times before crashing into a parked vehicle, where it came to a stop. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's daughter-in-law and the contact's nephew were inside the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact's daughter-in-law and the contact's nephew were transported by ambulance to the local medical center. The contact's son was later taken to the local medical center. The daughter-in-law sustained a minor concussion and a
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? LOCKS NOT WORKING How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? ONLY DRIVER LOCK IS UNLOCKING/OPENING Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? DEALERSHIP AND MECHANIC Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? YES. OFF& ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, THEN FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY.
The steering wheel while taking a right turn locked and wouldn't straighten all lights turned off on the panel all was locked and caused a crash because steering was locked into a turn
Driver door has remained in lock position when I tried to exit the car. Could NOT manually move the inside door lock and had to climb over the middle console to exit the car. I see this as a safety issue, as exiting the car slowly during an emergency could have caused an emergency. Also, for persons who are older or have physical mobility issues, climbing over console could be impossible. In addition to this issue, and possible related, is the fact the driver door actuator does not function properly. Hence, when trying to use my remote key fob, driver door will not unlock. This is potential for an emergency; for example, if trying to quickly get into car in a parking lot where there can b
Suddenly car go high speed no reason I need to put it in neutral or car will smash into building
2006 Toyota Camry questions
Does the 2006 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2006 Toyota Camry: Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Camry?
Based on 317 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (108), Air Bags (62), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (30).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.