Recalls: Toyota XV40 Camry
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Toyota XV40 Camry
- In October 2012, a recall was issued for Toyota XV40 Camry vehicles produced prior to 31 May 2010. In these vehicles, a sliding electrical contact module in the driver’s side power window master switch may have a ‘sticky’ feel during operation due to the non-uniform application of lubricant – this could cause wear to the internal sliding contact points. As a result, the switch may become inoperative. If, however, a commercially available lubricant was applied to rectify the operation, the switch assembly could potentially overheat and melt (PRA 2012/13327).
- In November 2015, a recall was issued for Toyota XV40 Camry vehicles that were manufactured from February 2009 to December 2010. In these vehicles, the sliding electrical contacts in the driver’s side power window master switch may not have been lubricated with sufficient grease. As a result, wear residue from the electrical contact points could accumulate between the terminals during normal operation. This wear residue could cause a short circuit between the contact points, posing a fire hazard. The recalled Toyota XV40 Camry vehicles had VINs in the range 6T1 53BK40 # 0X072508 to 6T1 53BK40 # 0X113163 (PRA 2015/14999).
2006-11 Toyota XV40 Camry: replacement front seatbelt may not restrain occupant
In November 2022, recall campaign XGG73 was issued for 2006-11 Toyota XV40 Camry vehicles. In vehicles that had been fitted with replacement front passenger or driver seatbelts, those seatbelts may extend further than intended after locking. In the event of a collision, the seatbelt may therefore not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury. To fix, the seatbelt assembly was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005565.
Problems and faults: Toyota XV40 Camry
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2006-11 Toyota Camry: sticky/melting dashboard
For2006-11 Toyota XV40 Camry vehicles, the polymer which the dashboard is made from may degrade due to sunlight/heat and humidity. As a result, the dashboard surface may:
- Become sticky to the touch; and,
- Appear shiny and reflect more light, causing increased glare and impaired visibility.
The driver may also experience a ‘chemical’ smell.
Inresponse, Toyota USA initiated Warranty Enhancement Program ZE6 in 2014. The specific condition covered by the Warranty Enhancement Program was a cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboard in a covered (i.e. non-convertible) vehicle as a result of heat or humidity. If the condition was verified, the repair would be performed in accordance with the applicable Technical Service Bulletin (T-SB-0039-15). For the Warranty Enhancement Program,
- The ‘Primary Coverage’ extended the warranty until 31 May 2017 regardless of mileage or date of first use of the vehicle; and,
- The ‘Secondary Coverage’ supplemented the Primary Coverage for some owners by extending the warranty for ten (10) years from the date of first use of the vehicle, regardless of mileage.
Within Australia, there have been instances of owners having had their dashboards replaced free of charge.
Toyota XV40 Camry: 2AZ-FE oil consumption
The2.4-litre 2AZ-FE engine is susceptible to excessive oil consumption due to oil getting past the piston rings and into the combustion chamber. There have been reports of excessive oil consumption for 2AZ-FE powered Camry vehicles with mileages as low as 70,000 kms, though it is more commonly experienced from 100,000 to 120,000 kms.
In August 2011, Toyota issued the TSB #0094-11 which noted that 2006 to 2011 model year vehicles with the 2AZ-FE engine may experience excessive oil consumption. In TSB #0094-11, Toyota prescribed an oil consumption test in which oil consumption would be considered excessive if it exceeded more than 1 quart (approximately 1 litre) of oil for 1200 miles (1930 km) of normal driving. If this threshold was exceeded, the piston assembly (i.e. pistons and piston rings) would be replaced – this required the engine to be removed from the vehicle.
In January 2015, Toyota USA initiated a ‘Warranty Enhancement Program’ known as Limited Service Campaign (LSC) ZE7 for the 2AZ-FE engine. As part of this program,
- Toyota informed owners that they could seek reimbursement for the cost of previous repairs to address excessive oil consumption;
- Owners were advised that they could have an engine oil consumption test to determine if their vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. It is understood that the threshold for this test was the same as described in TSB #0094-11 (i.e. 1 quart per 1200 miles); and,
- For vehicles with excessive oil consumption, the pistons would be replaced at no cost to the owner.
As part of the warranty enhancement, the ‘Primary Coverage’ period lasted until October 31, 2016, regardless of mileage. Once the ‘Primary Coverage’ period ended, a ‘Secondary Coverage’ period commenced and was applicable from ten (10) years from the date of first use or 150,000 miles (241,350 kms), whichever occurred first.
Problems and faults: Toyota XV40 Camry
- Air from the centre rear air conditioning may be warmer than the front – this problem was fixed by revised servo motors and air conditioning amplifiers.
- On early models, the battery could go flat overnight due to the remote start control module failing.
- Dashboard rattles were not uncommon, even on new cars. To fix, the dashboard had to be removed and insulating clips installed.
