Research · Midsize Cars

2010 Toyota CamryRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls and 614 owner complaints for the 2010 Toyota Camry. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (167) and structure (66). The EPA rates it 23–26 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
23–26mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
9campaigns
Latest Jun 2016
Owner complaints
614
Top: vehicle speed control
Fuel cost / yr
$2,400est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

9 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Seats: seat heater

Free remedy

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

SeatsReported Jun 2, 2016NHTSA 16V396000

Seats: seat heater

Free remedy

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.

SeatsReported Nov 19, 2014NHTSA 14V743000

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

EquipmentReported Apr 9, 2013NHTSA 13V123000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

614 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2009 – Oct 2026
  1. Vehicle speed control167
  2. Structure66
  3. Visibility/wiper60
  4. Air bags50
  5. Power train46
  6. Engine45
  7. Suspension35
  8. Electrical system26
  9. Service brakes26

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Camry model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996421
1997558
1998610
1999590
2000530
2001330
20021,039
2003818
2004799
2005721
2006435
20073,617
20081,178
20091,413
2010614
2011625
2012645
2013301
2014480
2015271
2016189
2017148
2018754
2019400
2020275
2021158
202265
202365
202452
Crashes reported
101
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
60
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Vehicle speed control

167 reports54 crashes1 fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASH INTO A METAL FENCE. DURING THE CRASH THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 8, 2021Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion systemCrash reportedODI 11407028

Structure

66 reports3 crashes
“The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was shiny. The contact was unable to drive due to the reflection from the sun. While driving at night, the headlights from other vehicles caused a glare, making it difficult to drive the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the Warranty Enhancement Program (ZE6) had expired. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 15, 2026StructureODI 11750616

Visibility/wiper

60 reports
“I own a 2010 Toyota Camry, and the dash in my car is outrageous and ridiculous. You can not lay anything down on my dash because if you do it's not coming off. It's so sticky, that not only does it create a glare and interfere with your visability, any bug that gets in your vehicle sticks to it and makes the car look really bad and there is no cleaning it because if you try your dash will pill off. So it's impossible to clean. Not only does the sun affect it but driving at night with other vehicles lights shining on the windshield also makes it hard to see. I believe the NHTSA should do something about this, it could cause vehicles to crash or cause injury or possible death. It should be fixed before it has a chance to cause any injuries or deaths. This has obviously been a complaint about certain models of camrys for quite some time now.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 8, 2026Unknown or other, Visibility/wiperODI 11769774
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl · 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S6) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Camry
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
223226$2,400342
Camry
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
223326$2,400342
Camry
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
192823$2,700386
  • Camry
    Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    22 city · 32 hwy · $2,400/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • Camry
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    22 city · 33 hwy · $2,400/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • Camry
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    19 city · 28 hwy · $2,700/yr
    23
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Toyota Camry as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 5461
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2010 Camry questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Camry have?

9 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2010 Toyota Camry problems?

Owners filed 614 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (167), structure (66), visibility/wiper (60). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2010 Toyota Camry get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Toyota Camry at 23–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026