Is the 2011 Toyota CAMRY reliable?

The 2011 Toyota CAMRY has 779 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: VISIBILITY problems.

What are common problems with the 2011 Toyota CAMRY?

Top problems: VISIBILITY (122 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (121 complaints, avg repair $500); AIR BAGS (71 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2011 Toyota CAMRY?

Yes, there are 5 recall(s): SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Contact any Toyota dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Toyota CAMRY?

The 2011 Toyota CAMRY gets 25 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1920. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2011 Toyota CAMRY?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2011 Toyota CAMRY is approximately $1,448/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2011 Toyota CAMRY

Q: Is the 2011 Toyota CAMRY often stolen?

The Toyota CAMRY was the #9 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025 with approximately 10,200 thefts (NICB Hot Wheels data). Theft risk tier: above-avg.

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2011 Toyota CAMRY has 779 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.1x the segment average of 373. The most common issue is visibility problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: my new car has a 'vor' lens which results in half the windshield darkened during low beam use. this 'ece' style lighting is totally distracting and i believe dangerous in a dark, rural setting. motorists are refusing to 'beam down' when approaching since they're uncomfortable with half the windshi. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 5 fire reports filed.

5 fire reports 136 crash reports 113 injuries

779

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

VISIBILITY

122 complaints

16%

• MY NEW CAR HAS A 'VOR' LENS WHICH RESULTS IN HALF THE WINDSHIELD DARKENED DURING LOW BEAM USE. THIS 'ECE' STYLE LIGHTING IS TOTALLY DISTRACTING AND I BELIEVE DANGEROUS IN A DARK, RURAL SETTING. MOTORISTS ARE REFUSING TO 'BEAM DOWN' WHEN APPROACHING SINCE THEY'RE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH HALF THE WINDSHI
• WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55-60 MPH IN A SUNNY DAY, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD OF TOYOTA CAMRY 2011 ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUDDENLY CRACKED FROM UPPER LEFT CORNER AND GRADUALLY EXTENDED TOWARDS THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD.
• ON MY TOYOTA CAMRY '07 XLE MY PASSENGER'S SUN VISOR STARTED TO FAIL TO STAY UPRIGHT. BROKE AND FELL OFF IT'S HINGE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THERE'S NO WARRANTY OR RECALL. CAR ONLY HAS 31000 MILES. WHILE DOING RESEARCH, ENCOUNTERED THAT IS A CURRENT INCIDENT AMONG THIS CAR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“MY NEW CAR HAS A 'VOR' LENS WHICH RESULTS IN HALF THE WINDSHIELD DARKENED DURING LOW BEAM USE. THIS 'ECE' STYLE LIGHTING IS TOTALLY DISTRACTING AND I BELIEVE DANGEROUS IN A DARK, RURAL SETTING. MOTORISTS ARE REFUSING TO 'BEAM DOWN' WHEN APPROACHING SINCE THEY'RE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH HALF THE WINDSHI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2011 Toyota CAMRY

Based on 539 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 46K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

191

30-60K

153

60-100K

131

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 17K mi · 59 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 24K mi · 43 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 24K mi · 36 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 54K mi · 24 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 36K mi · 23 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

WHEELS

In line with typicalmedian 24K mi · 20 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (5)

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER19/11/2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Above-average theft risk

#9 most stolen in 2025

The Toyota CAMRY was the #9 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 10,200 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: High resale value + parts demand

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2011 Toyota CAMRY

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,920

Per month

$160

Per mile

16.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,401/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,500/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Toyota CAMRY

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,448

Full coverage / month

$121

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-14%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.06x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1448

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota CAMRY Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

These are the terms for a new Toyota. If you're buying a used 2011 CAMRY, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Toyota dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 779 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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VISIBILITY: MY NEW CAR HAS A 'VOR' LENS WHICH RESULTS IN HALF THE WINDSHIELD DARKENED DURING LOW BEAM USE. THIS 'ECE' STYLE LIGHTING IS TOTALLY DISTRACTING AND I BELIEVE DANGEROUS IN A DARK, RURAL SETTING. MOTORISTS ARE REFUSING TO 'BEAM DOWN' WHEN APPROACHING SINCE THEY'RE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH HALF THE WINDSHI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE TWO INSTANCES OF TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE IN 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE NOTICED THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEN THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FIVE MINUTES LATER, WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, AS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID. THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURVED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE USED THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED TO A SPEED JUST OVER 75 MPH, EVEN THOUGH THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 70 MPH. AFTER BRAKING BACK TO THE DESIRED 70 MPH,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)