Toyota Camry Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Toyota Camry across 28 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (24). The words owners use most often: “side tire” (6% of reports).
- 186wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 25mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Side tire: mentioned in 12 of 186 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 125 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 186 complaints, 25 mention a crash, 14 an injury.
Toyota Camry wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Camry | 2 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2021 Camry | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Camry | 4 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2018 Camry | 15 | 2% | 9,390 |
| 2017 Camry | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Camry | 8 | 4% | 8,214 |
| 2015 Camry | 9 | 3% | 38,000 |
| 2014 Camry | 16 | 4% | 46,250 |
| 2013 Camry | 4 | 1% | 60,325 |
| 2012 Camry | 16 | 3% | 14,165 |
| 2011 Camry | 24 | 4% | 23,500 |
| 2010 Camry | 5 | 1% | 89,226 |
| 2009 Camry | 11 | 1% | 80,270 |
| 2008 Camry | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2007 Camry | 18 | 1% | 36,801 |
| 2006 Camry | 2 | 1% | 81,400 |
| 2005 Camry | 4 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2004 Camry | 2 | 0% | 39,500 |
| 2003 Camry | 6 | 1% | 88,483 |
| 2002 Camry | 7 | 1% | 26,000 |
| 2001 Camry | 4 | 1% | 92,500 |
| 2000 Camry | 8 | 2% | 45,642 |
| 1999 Camry | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1998 Camry | 5 | 1% | 79,800 |
| 1997 Camry | 3 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 4 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Camry | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsDo not drive
Model years: 2023
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
Risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on or before August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA05.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a abnormal loud sound. The front passenger's wheel detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrolable. The contact's vehicle crashed into a highway devider and a concrete…
Premature Ball Joint Wear A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is from 2014. I barely purchased it not long ago. I have been having the oil from my ball joint driver side wheel spray all over the…
The vehicle has an issue with the radio the steering wheel controls do not work the touch screen does not work the buttons around the radio does not work there is also an issue with the transmission between 20 mph and 25 mph in extreme shutter happens that cuts off goes away there is no…
I have a code on my car that states " malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle or automatic transmission has been detected". The car stalled while crossing Hwy 231 in Pike County, Alabama and left me powerless in oncoming traffic that was moving at 80+ miles per hour. It…
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the passenger side front tire detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning or indication of a problem. The contact stated that the vehicle dropped onto the roadway on the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camrys have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 186 owner complaints about wheels for the Toyota Camry. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Camry wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “side tire”, in 12 of 186 complaints.
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