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US recalls (2)
Structure: frame and members
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUB FRAME, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle speed control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR-TO-THROTTLE BODY CONNECTION. THE ACCELERATOR INNER-CABLE COULD WEAR AWAY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE OR REMAIN IN ITS MOST RECENT POSITION REGARDLESS OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Owner complaints (272)
Owners filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Camry (70 crashes, 11 fires, 58 injuries, 3 deaths reported). Among 42 model years of this model, it ranks #25 for the most complaints (median 303).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 47 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 46 | |
| Air bags | 38 | |
| Tires | 23 | |
| Suspension | 22 | |
| Electrical system | 20 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | |
| Power train | 15 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Toyota Camry.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Toyota Camry 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
| 2001 Toyota Camry 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Toyota Camry version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Camry 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Camry 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Camry 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Camry 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Camry CNG 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,100 |
| Camry Solara 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Camry Solara 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Camry Solara 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Camry Solara 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Camry Solara Convertible 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Camry Solara Convertible 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.