Recalls: Toyota XV40 Camry Hybrid
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 Hybrid
- 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 Hybrid vehicles that were manufactured from July 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 Hybrid vehicles had VINs in the range 6T1 53FK40 # 0X220002 to 6T1 53FK40 # 0X228294 (PRA 2015/14999).
Problems and faults: Toyota XV40 Camry Hybrid
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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Toyota Camry Hybrid: sticky/melting dashboard
ForToyota Camry Hybrid 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.
Problems and faults: Toyota XV40 Camry Hybrid
- 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.
