The 2006 Toyota Camry Solara has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 279,166 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEATS16V3960002016-06-027,749 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
EQUIPMENT10V0350002010-02-03271,417 affected
Defect
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION…
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE
27
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
18
6crashes1fires1injuries1deaths
AIR BAGS
16
3crashes4injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
16
2crashes3injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
1crashes1injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
2crashes4fires46injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
4
1crashes
STEERING
4
Total complaints147
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Nhsta safety complaint text safety defect and incident chronology: I am reporting a catastrophic, recurring sudden unintended acceleration (sua) defect originating strictly from a forward idle state, culminating in a severe bidirectional runaway and property damage crash. This vehicle utilizes an…”
“Copper wiring on driver seat caught fire causing damage to driver door driver harness underneath the dash and electric seat mechanism also caused staining to the fabric and interior”
“Copper wiring on driver seat caught fire causing damage to driver door driver harness underneath the dash and electric seat mechanism also caused staining to the fabric and interior”
“Copper wiring on driver seat caught fire causing damage to driver door driver harness underneath the dash and electric seat mechanism also caused staining to the fabric and interior”
“The contact owns a 2006 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken for the state inspection, and the contact was informed of an engine emissions leak. The cause of the failure…”
“The contact owns a 2006 toyota solara. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 55-60 mph, the tpms warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the abs monitors the rotation of the tires. The contact was informed…”
“The contact owns a 2006 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and then turned on when the air bag suddenly deployed. The contact received injuries to their arms and medical attention was required. The contact had not been able to find a dealer who was willing to…”
“The "vsc" continues to come on which in turn causes the ck engine light to come on. There needs to be a recall on this issue. I have been researching it, and finding it a problem for so so many customers.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP06003 Opened 2006-09-14 · closed 2007-04-03
ENGINE SURGING
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING…
InvestigationDP06003 Opened 2006-09-14 · closed 2007-04-03
ENGINE SURGING
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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