general problems of the 2011 Toyota Camry

32 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2011 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2011 Camry.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2025

Airbag exploded with acid powder affecting eyes and hearing.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2025

I rear ended another vehicle and my airbags didn’t deploy bags did not deploy. The impact was hard enough to cause me to hit the steering wheel and I also hurt my hand. The front of my car was completely damaged and the car was considered a total loss. I am in the process of getting a edr.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2025

Police case : 2500011609 the failure of the airbags in my Toyota Camry placed both the driver and the minor passenger at significant risk of injury. While the airbags in the Ford vehicle deployed and presumably helped protect its occupants, my passenger was left unprotected, leading to sustained injuries that require ongoing medical treatment. This raises serious concerns about the reliability of Toyota’s airbag system. Collision between Toyota Camry 2011 with a 2005 black Ford freestyle. The Ford vehicle's airbags deployed, but the airbags in my Toyota Camry did not deploy, despite the severity of the crash. The airbag system in my Toyota Camry, specifically the airbag sensors and deployment mechanism, failed to activate during the crash. This failure prevented the airbags from deploying, which is critical given the impact severity. The vehicle was totaled due to extensive damage, and the airbag system in my Toyota Camry has not been inspected by the manufacturer yet. However, it should be made available for inspection by Toyota or a qualified independent service center upon request. The failure of the airbags to deploy exposed the driver and the minor passenger to increased risk of injury. The airbags are an essential safety feature meant to reduce injury during moderate to severe collisions, and their failure likely contributed to the severity of the injuries sustained by the passenger. The passenger, a minor, is now attending regular doctor appointments for treatment, indicating the serious nature of the injuries. Not able to perform her summer job and not able to appear in pre enrolled all swimming events . She is unable to swim or move her body swiftly. Her gripping power is now too less on left hand side. •the vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer or independent service center to confirm the failure of the airbag system. However, the failure to deploy was immediately noticeable after the accident, and it was clearly documented in the police rep.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2024

Had a car accident and none of air bags deployed. Car rolled over several times and hit a ditch and property sign.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2024

Bought car like this not sure what happened. It’s a 2011 Toyota Camry le.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2022

The contact owned a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 75 mph, the vehicle drove over an unknown object on the roadway, and then veered to the left when she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle drove to the median and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle crashed into the guardrail and then rolled over into a ditch. The front windshield and the driver's and passenger's side front windows were shattered, and the driver's side front door was jammed. A bystander used a crowbar to break the driver's side front window and pulled the contact's daughter out of the vehicle. The air bags were not deployed upon impact. A police report was filed. The contact's daughter received medical attention for body aches. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,708.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2022

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? sear, safety belt, airbag and the speedometer 1. The driver side seat was powered by electricity, it moved forward by itself during the crash. However, the car battery was destroyed and caught on fire as soon as the crash happened. 2. The airbag might have a delayed deployment, which caused my right eye rupture. 3. The speedometer stopped at 93mph however the crash data retrieval report shows its 75 mph. The vehicle is available for inspection since I still have the vehicle. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I suffered right eye globe rupture, basically lost my right eye. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? not that I know of. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? no. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2022

I was involved in a traffic accident on route 10 in California on February 27 and I hit the back of a large truck. My driving speed was 73mph and the impact speed was 33mph. The air bag of the vehicle deployed at the time, causing my right eyeball to rupture and permanently blind me. There was no damage to my face except for the right eye. My body didn't suffer any harm either. I looked up a lot of information and combined the results of the hospital diagnosis. I suspect a defect in the air bag caused my injury. And I found on the news that there have been many similar cases of airbags used by Toyota, which were accidental injuries caused by defective airbags. I would like your help to find out as soon as possible if my right eye is damaged due to a defective air bag from Toyota. I am driving a 2011 Toyota, Camry. Looking forward to your reply.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2022

My Camry is grey.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2020

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not know whether there were warning lights illuminated as he was knocked unconscious when the accident occurred. The contact was transported to the hospital with the assistance of emergency units. The contact sustained a severe concussion, lacerations on the forehead, bruised ribs, pulled muscles behind his heart. The contact had been seeking medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2020

On March 18, 2020 I was driving on a highway on a steep grade during a winter storm and was part of an accident that involved hitting the guard rail causing my car to spin out and sustain a total loss of damage. Luckily I received no injuries but it was brought to my attention due to the extent of the damage that the airbags should have deployed and they did not. The vehicle is being held in a lot in case it needs to be examined. Toyota has stated they are not going to examine the vehicle unless they can also access the edr.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2019

On two occasions (August 2019 and October 27, 2019) when pulling in to my driveway I experienced unintentional acceleration by the vehicle. The second time the car rammed into a post on my house and the airbag deployed fracturing my sternum in three places.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2019

Takata recall took my vehicle to be serviced at a shop and the light was on code described a problem with airbags I contacted Toyota by phone and email for help. They are refusing to even look at it without charging me. I can not afford this I have 2 small children and if it is affected by this recall and not yet discovered they should e responsible. I dont feel safe in this car .

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2018

Airbag symbol was lit showing on my dash. I called Toyota service department, and they told me to bring my car in. After inspection, they told that a spring had broken, and that my airbag would not depoy in an accident. Cost to replace spring was over $500. 00. I called Toyota to see if I could get some help with problem. Was told that they could not help me. My wife and I are living on a fix-income, and 500. 00 is out of the question. I just saw a recall on a Toyota land cruiser, with what I think is the same problem with the airbag. We don't feel safe driving this car with faulty airbag. Part needed is a sprial 84306-06150 clock spring.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2017

We were hit at high rate of speed centered on the passenger's side front tire. The impact was pretty severe and the car has been totaled. No airbags in the car deployed and I was the passenger. I was injured in the crash.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2017

Driving on four lane , truck came across med. And hit me in middle and right front tire side of car my air bag did not come out,, pushed in my dash on knees no knee air or steering wheel or drivers side came out no door on driver side.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clockspring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2016

Takata recall unit 2 stated she was traveling west on camp jackson rd. At lynn st. When unit 1 attempted to make a left turn onto lynn st. From camp jackson and hit her. Unit 1 stated he was traveling east on camp jackson rd when he approached lynn st. Unit 1 stated he attempted to turn onto lynn st. From the camp jackson rd, turning land when he hit unit 2. Unit 1 stated he did not see unit 2 approaching. Moving.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2016

I was involved in a very bad head-on collision and both leg and steering wheel airbags deployed. My car was headed southbound on the street and the SUV in front of me stopped suddenly because a school bus cut him off. I was wearing a seat-belt. The force of the airbags deploying was so great that it knocked me unconscious. The airbag that deployed by my legs has left me with some of the worst bruising I have ever seen and substantial pain. I have attached images of both the deployed airbags and my subsequent injuries. The er doctors, orthopedic doctor, neurologist and emts thought that these injuries were unusual and not consistent with the normal result of airbag deployment.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2016

My daughter and a friend was in an accident in our 2011 Toyota Camry se and neither of the front air bags came out. A girl slammed on brakes in front of them (in the rain) and she ran into the back of the girl at a speed of at least 45 to 50 mph and and air bags did not come out and her and her friend could have been seriously hurt.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2015

Car excellerated out of control,causing damage to an apartment an totaling the car out.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2015

On Sunday evening April 12 I was pulling into a parking space at the holiday inn in east brunswick NJ. When I applied the break, my vehicle accelerated on its own. It jumped the curbing in front of the parking space, swiped the front of a parked vehicle and crashed into a stone birdbath in front of the hotel. Miraculously I escaped with a rather ugly bruise to my left forearm and to my right breast from seat belt pressure. My airbag did not open. I will send the police report in another email. It says I was attempting to park in a "handicapped" spot. I was not. I am not handicapped. It also says I "inadvertently" applied the gas instead of the break. I never told anyone that. I was fully awake, conscious and applied the break. I sent a data imaging authorization and consent form to cynthia. Ware@bosch. Com. I have to enter a plea by mail to careless driving charges by 5/18/15. I requested that holiday inn provide me with surveillance video but was told that they would "deal directly" with the insurance company. I was notified on April 27th that my vehicle has been deemed a total loss. I was notified on April 29th that the vehicle's "black box" (for lack of a better description at the moment) would be inspected on April 30th and I would received a report on may 4th. I have no idea as to where to go from here. I need help.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2015

I was in an accident that occurred on Tuesday February 17,2015 @ 3:35pm we a semi truck cut me off and end up attaching me to its trailer. My entire front end is damage and driver rear side the driver door and as well as the passenger door. I had this vechile since February 2014. Neither one of the air bags deployed in this vechile.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2014

I was involved in an accident. I ran into the back of another car at 41 mph (there is a strong possibility that I had a black-out, docs are still examining the evidence). The airbag in the steering wheel did not deploy. Fortunately I was wearing my seatbelt and have lots of soreness and bruising on my chest, and severe memory loss around the incident. My garmin dash-cam was running the entire time, recording the date, time, location, gps coordinates, and speed in mph at crash time. You can clearly see how fast I was going when I rear-ended the other vehicle and the Camry I was driving sustained massive damage. The cabin held up well, but no airbags in the vehicle deployed, including the one in the steering wheel a few feet in front of me. Certainly this is not right?.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2014

The air bag lite on the passenger side has been on for a month or so if not longer.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2014

Vehicle sruck head on. No deployment of any airbags. No seatbelt retension. Vehicle totaled.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving over a large amount of gravel in the road at approximately 40 mph, there was a sudden loss of control. The passenger's side of the vehicle crashed into a tree and then the front end of the vehicle crashed into another tree. The driver sustained no personal injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a savage center. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. Js.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2013

I was rear ended causing me to hit the vehicle in front of me. My airbags did not delpoy despite the impact being significant.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2013

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The passenger sustained injuries to the neck, shoulder, and lower back. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 20,000.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2012

We were in a construction zone, and we were at a complete stop in stop and go traffic. The car behind us going 65 ? 70 mph never stopped. Smashed us from behind and pushed us into the back of a semi truck. I have contacted Toyota and they said they do no go off all the time. Isn't what they are for? this was an impact from the back and the front. When I did the research on airbags, they are designed to go of at what mph. The reason that we purchased this vehicle was for the safety ratings. I would like to get some answers. All Toyota does is make excuses. I loved my car. 2011 Toyota Camry.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2010

On 9 Dec 2010, I drove a rental car, 2011 Toyota Camry (blue) from virginia back to new jersey (NJ). The car had 3316 miles when I rent on 8 Dec 2010 in NJ. At approximately 6:35 pm edt on 9 Dec 2010, I was driving in the most left express lane at 60 mph in prince georges county in maryland. The driver from my right hand passenger side tended to pass me from the right, and that car was also very close to me. I could not even see the rear light of that vehicle. I was forced to slow down the 2011 Toyota Camry to avoid collision, but the car could not simply slow down. In order to avoid the collision, I shift part of my car to the shoulder in my left hand side. Then I discovered a car parked on the shoulder with no signals/lights. I put on brakes the 2011 Toyota Camry really hard to the floor, but the car could not slow down and could not stop completely. The brake system in the 2011 Toyota Camry was obviously failed and it was even accelerated during the last few seconds prior to the collision. The 2011 Toyota Camry was finally hit right onto back of the parked car (on the shoulder). After the severe collision at the front driver side, none of the airbags in the 2011 Toyota Camry was deployed from this sever front driver side collision. Most of all, I was not able to stop the 2011 Toyota Camry due to its braking system failure! the mileage after the collision was 3595 and the total number of miles driving during this trip was 279 miles (8-9 Dec 2010). I was hurt severely in the lower back/lumbar spine area. I was very lucky that I was survived from this severe car accident.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2010

Heading east on rt. 41 and upon intering an intersection on a green ligth I slowed to allow 2 cars to pass from the oncoming east traffic before making a left turn north onto a 4 lane street. Upon accelerating to make the turn, the car hit the right curb at a high rate of speed causing me to quickly steer to the left to stop me from hitting the on coming traffic from the north. . I managed to cross two lanes but in the third lane was hit by an oncoming south bound vehicle. . My car was then stopped by the left hand curb. The other vehicle was demolished and $8,000 damage was caused to my front end. The air bags in the demolished car were deployed but mine were not. I feel as though the vehicle suddenly excelerated causing the accident so after having the car repaired and checked I could not feel safe in it so traded it off the one that I could.



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