general problems of the 2011 Toyota Camry

The car accelerated uncontrollably for no apparent reason. I was pulling into a parking slot, preparing to put the car in park and stop the car. All of a sudden the car accelerated and slammed into a building.

My 2011 Toyota Camry le (2. 5l, 2wd, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission) has been experiencing problems with oil consumption. I have to add a quart of oil between oil changes (add 1 quart every 2000 miles). I'm using the recommended oil type (ow-20). Also, I'm experiencing loud rattling noises coming from the engine after cold start up. The noise is very loud and usually quiets down after driving for about 5 minutes or so. These issues are very common for people who own this particular model. I'm wondering if there was a recall that I perhaps may have missed or wasn't informed on. This is a well known issue for Toyota drivers. Something needs to be done to address these issues.

I need to know was there a recall on a oil consumption problem for my vehicle. There was an issue with me having to add oil to my vehicle constantly. I’m hearing stories that there may have been, but I didn’t receive any letter. And I just spent some thousands of dollars on an engine that I could not afford. Please help me!! thanks!!.

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop for a routine maintenance that included an oil change however, the contact stated that a week later she noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that she checked the oil dipstick and noticed that the oil was low and included two quarts of oil. The contact then stated that she had to include two quarts of oil a week thereafter. The contact notified an independent mechanic and was informed that this was a known issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The Camry is experiencing oil burning intake manifold. On 14jul22 at 163,286 miles the red light oil can drip light comes on and off in my dashboard. I take to Toyota of freeman, they do the oil change and that is it. Then, at 168,786miles, within 4 months the red oil can drip light on my dashboard light comes on again. I go back to Toyota of freeman the service rep. Tells me that this problem will cost me between $3,500-$4,000. I went to another mechanic that is certified by Toyota and he said the problems is piston oil ring needs to be replace. He called all the Toyota parts looking for the piston oil ring that is for the oil consumption. He stated nobody has it. In the meanwhile, every 1,000 to 3,000 miles my car runs, I have to check the oil stick not to burn all the way, because the engine will catch on fire. This is a very big safety issue that needs to be looked at. When I purchase Toyota, I went base on that this car will last up 250,000 like all of my Toyota cars had lasted in my past. I called Toyota hdq and they is no recall for this issue but yes for Camry hybrid 2007-2011 and a different engine. As I was doing my research in youtube. Com it seems there are more Camry with this same issue. This is a safety issue, if I ever forget to check my oil stick to see if I still have oil the car will get on fire. I believe Toyota has a manufacturing issue with the piston oil ring not being available to repair the issue. This is high risk situation. They need to supply the part or fix the issue. This a liability issue.

My 2011 Toyota Camry is using too much oil. I am the original owner and have always kept up with the oil changes. The car only has 76,822 miles. The first thing I noticed when I started my car up was lights on dashboard stayed on a few seconds longer than normal which the oil light was one of them. It was not due for an oil change yet but I decided to take the car in to see if the oil needed topped off. The oil didn't register on the dipstick. They had to add 2 qts. Of oil. After I put 750 mi. More on my car, it started sounding louder. I took it back in to have the oil checked again, this time it was a quart low. I have these receipts with the mileage on them. I'm seeing other people have these same complaints. I bought this car because I thought it would be dependable. This is an issue I believe Toyota is aware of and they should have to do a recall on this. This is low miles for this car and I shouldn't be having this major of an issue.

I came to a stop sign accelerated shifted into 3 rd gear stepped on the gas and it started to contract as if the car was shutting off, within seconds of grasping that effect it started smoking and than I seen flames as I just sat in the car wondering why this was happening instead of getting far away from the car as possible. They totaled my vehicle now im having a problem getting my full request which is 7,000 dollars. The engine light ended up coming on prior to this.

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil requiring the contact to add a quart of oil every 3,000 miles. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the exhaust and the brakes needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the torque converter needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer for the third time where it was diagnosed with needing a tune up and an oil change. The vehicle was repaired and the failure persisted. The contact wanted a second opinion so she took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 149,255.

I got my 150,000 tune, which included a computer refresh and alignment as well. . . Well I asked for a replacement battery for my key fog and they gave a me a hard time about the battery. . . I just the need the battery changed on it and they said they would take care of it free of charge. . . When I got there they tried charging me $165 to change the battery in my key fog. . . Which uses a round standard battery. . . And then they threaten me to take out the battery and then put the old one back in if I didn't comply. I ask to speak to the manager and he went ahead and did it for me like he originally had said. . . . My dashboard after the computer refresh and key battery change my dashboard lights up with errors messages. And the car glitches and starts and shuts off when it wants to. . . And my alinement I got just before closing time and they reassuried me that it was good to go. . . And when I started driving it off the lot. . . It have another tire alignment on the opposite side of the car now. . . . I've called them multiple times over and over and I've never heard anything back from them. . . .

Very bad transmission issues. Transmission in lower gears have major issues. Shifts very hard and late.

My vehicle has been using excessive oil last 2 years it has 78000 miles I took it to mechanic and was told this is a problem with Toyota engines I contacted Toyota and was told there was a service bulletin issued for certain years but mine was not. I explained that my 2. 5l (2ar fe) engine has the same problem as those that were flagged for repairs Toyota refuses to address my problem as it is not under warranty. I was told that the defective piston problem has been resolved I am asking for any help or information you may have on this issue thank you.

Muchos problemas.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle began to shake. Brown's Toyota of glen burnie, maryland located at 7167 ritchie highway, 21061 diagnosed that the valve cover fractured and damaged the vvt gears as well as the timing chain. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not covered under the power train warranty. The failure mileage was 84,500. Ad.

Very loud rattle when first started especially when cold. Even when it is idling after running for a while it still has a slight rattle just a lot quieter.

When driving my 2011 Toyota Camry, the engine shudders upon acceleration between 20 and 50 miles per hour. I know that there is a recall for this exact same for the 2012 Camry and later, with this issue, but not in my model year. This occurs every time I drive it. What gives?.

Vehicle is using 1 quart of oil every 1200 miles or so. Toyota has a bullentin out on this issue but they are telling me it does not cover my vehicle. Added 1 quart at 100,500 miles. Came in for check up and it was a quart low at 101,700 miles, see attached upload for service receipt.

Cold start engine noise every time start up the car when it’s cold there’s a rattling noise then it goes away it’s only in when the engine is cold or in the morning on the cars it’s overnight but it’s been doing this ever since I bought the car the car new.

The contact owned a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the vehicle caught on fire near the engine area. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was not available.

I have this jerking movement while I am driving down the highway. I mentioned this to the service people at hubert vester Toyota in wilson, nc when I took the car for regular maintenance a few months ago. I don't know if they did anything about it or not, but it still does that today. I used 87 octane gas, but I did put 89 octane in there once and the problem slowed down a little. Can you tell me what this problem is? it sounds like a transmission problem to me. The dealership never lets me have any work done within the warranty, I always have to pay. So are they waiting for the warranty to wear off? also, I have not had all these recall issues taken care of concerning the tires, the overloading capacity issues.

I was driving east on secondary road when a driver failed to stop and hit my car; first impact hit at my drivers side at front left of car then also she hit the left back side of my car which swung around at impact. Driver stated she didn't see my car. She was ticketed at fault and both of us were transported to hospital. My car's airbags did not deploy at all, not even the side impact bags! I hit my head on either the window or the upper door and sustained a hematoma on my top left skull and possible concussion as well as neck and back injuries. My vehicle was declared a total loss. A Toyota official told me later that from everything he knows, the airbags should have deployed in this instance,.

Incident on December 31, 2014 about 11:30 am in wayne, at an intersection as I approached a stop sign where a car was already stopped, I applied my brakes. The car failed to stop and instead lurched forward and the engine increased. The noise was not of the brakes but of the engine roaring. As the car surged forward,I lifted my foot off of the brakes and then reapplied them pressure on the brakes. Again the car did not stop but did slow down. The third application of the brakes did stop the car just inches from the car ahead of me. The next incident occurred on January 13, 2015 when the same experience occurred. I took it to peruzzi Toyota. They could not find anything wrong with the brakes. On January 15, I took the unsafe car back to the dealership for further investigation. On January 16 after completing what they called the protocol for unintended acceleration, they "released the car" back to me having not corrected the problem. They indicated they had no further responsibility and gave me the Toyota manufacturer phone number to call. I called that number and was told a case manager would get back to me in four days. Meanwhile, I am left with an unsafe car and no recourse with the dealership.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry . The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph smelled an abnormal odor, the contact pulled over and exited the vehicle as the engine caught fire without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard where it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Sg.

Wed am, Nov. 12, 2014, I parked my 2011 Toyota Camry se 4cyl in an airport parking garage. Weather was 31 f. When I returned from my trip the next evening, I started the car, organized some things for a minute to allow car heater to warm the vehicle while I sat. I then proceeded to back out of the parking space. Temperature was in the 20s f. I noticed the car was sluggish so I pressed a bit more on the gas pedal, but the car failed to go faster. After slowly backing out far enough, I put the car in drive. Despite reaching 2500+ rpm, the car would not increase speed. The speedometer stayed at 0 (zero) mph. I put on my flashers, and pulled, very slowly, to the right side of the garage lane, so as not to impede vehicle traffic. I continued to rev engine for 1 to 2 minutes. Only after revving the engine multiple times did the car begin to slowly respond. This flaw is a significant concern and could endanger live(s). Imagine if I am at a stop sign, awaiting to make a left turn on to a busy roadway. If my 2011 Camry's fuel injector fails to respond as expected, thereby responding slowly to me pressing the gas pedal, then I envision the likelihood of being in a horrific side-impact collision. I will address this issue with the dealership tomorrow. Winter is just beginning, and cold starts are going to be much more common (likely in much colder temps). I don't believe modern vehicles, with electronic fuel injection, should have this safety issue, or require much warm-up time.

I was in a line of cars in the take-out line at burger king waiting to place my order. The transmission was in drive and my right foot was on the brake pedal. The engine suddenly accelerated. I put my left foot also on the brake, but with both feet and all my strength felt the car going forward. So as not to strike the car in front of me, I turned sharply to the left and plowed into the curb, went over the curb, hit a large bush trunk, through the bust, mulch and another bust. The engine raced out of control and could not be held by the brake.

Every morning when the vehicle is first started up and both the engine and transmission are cold, vehicle exhibits a transmission flare between the first and second gear during normal driving behavior whilst the accelerator pedal is depressed - even if only slightly. During the incident, which lasts no more than five seconds, the engine "revs" significantly (up to 2500-3000 rpm from 1000) and the transmission appears to be in a "neutral" state, e. G. "slipping" between gears. The vehicle also jerks and shifts violently while downshifting when coasting occurs mainly at highway speeds, but does occur sometimes at neighborhood speeds. The former said issue only appears during the morning after the vehicle has been sitting for an extended period of time (I. E. Come home from work and leave next morning), and is unable to be duplicated at any other time. On the other hand, the latter said issue occurs nearly every time the vehicle is used. The vehicle has been brought to the local Toyota dealership where repair attempts have already been made, but have been unsuccessful. The vehicle will be brought back for service once again. It is important to note that these problems are very similar to earlier problems the 2007 Camry experienced (which is the same generation as the 2011 Camry) -- to which several tsbs were issued to correct those problems.

Catalytic converter problem with 2011 Toyota Camry with 31088 miles.

There was a loud engine running all of sudden and the car took off by itself. It was very quick spurt of acceleration and slamming on brake did not slow down the car. The car was totally uncontrollable. The car ran over side walk and rammed into the school fence. My car was totaled. It was Toyota's "sudden acceleration" defect happened to me.

Drove down road keeping a constant 40-45mph. Vehicle suddenly revs engine wildly to redline. Car speed increases drastically to 65mph from 40-45mph. Took foot off gas pedal and engine still accelerated. Moments later engine went back to normal operating condition.

When I bought my car around September 15, 2011, I test driven one of their 2 Camry models; xle & se. I was with a sales guy when we test drove it. I didn't go really fast so I didn't realize if there was any loud wind noise and also because the sales guy was telling me things. After I got it for about a wind, I started to actually drive it to work and everytime, I go about 50-80mph, I would hit loud wind noise coming it for somewhere. I bought the car to 4 different Toyota service center and they agreed with me, but they told me that is how it was design, and that I should just turn the radio up loud and forget about it because there is no current fix on it. I am extremely paranoid person due to post problem when I got into a bad accident, so that is why I don't use my radio or even if I did, would turn it up so loud. I am hoping that yall could talk to Toyota hq and get it fix because I might go crazy soon because I am sitting here waiting for a fix, but I don't hear or see anything about Toyota planning to address this issue. And just to prove my point again, I went to go test drive the newer Toyota Camry models and they have the same exact problems. Please, I need you help. Thank you!!.

Every time I release or push acceleration more than 50 miles car gets pulse. (example : generator move forward and backward every time piston goes up and down) I fell like engine will drop. Reproduce steps : drive car at about 60 miles/hr on good road so you can feel pulse. Now we want keep speed 60 miles so we will press pedal to maintain speed now as soon as you will remove pedal you will feel pulse. Now, you removed pedal so speed going down so as soon as you trying to maintain speed you will fell pulse again. Reproduce rate about 85%. I am having this problem since August 2011. I had put my car at Toyota dealer more than 5 times and they admit that they are not feeling this pulse. Than I put case to ncds for review. But Toyota reset my computer right before inspection so ncds person didn't test drive and refuse my case. At time of case, one technician from chicago admit this problem in some different direction like this pulse is normal(which is very scary). Its depend on where you driving (its easy to reproduce in hwy, I also feel in city to but they told me that its changing gear so it's normal) its depend on driver( I told him to drive and fix this issue if I am not good driver). Now this is very simple answer for Toyota to give you customer and reject case. Once they reset computer of my car they told me to wait till car computer learn driver pattern. I wait 2month , 1500 miles. I also ask them that how long ? how many miles ? but they told me that it's depend on driver. They also told me that if anything wring we will happy to help if anything wrong in engine/transmission. I also decide to go court but if they are going to inspect my car again then they will admit that nothing happened. So, please help me for this problem I spend 24000 dollar. I deserver better answer than this above crazy answer.

My vehicle at below 40 mph, mostly city driving, the car jerks with abrupt shifting, and sometimes harsh shifting. Also it feels like the car pauses a little when shifting at low speeds. The car takes off like it rushes rather than a smooth acceleration, though I press the gas pedal gently. This really bothers me during the rush hour because my both kids are in the back seat at that time. I have been to the Toyota dealer but they said they couldn't reproduce the problem. Some one please, please please help me with this. It really bothers me after spending lot on money on this car, I can't even drive it safe and its really dangerous driving around the city with my family thinking about what will happen at the next stop light.