The 2008 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 99 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
15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
5crashes3injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
8
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
VISIBILITY/WIPER
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1fires2injuries
STEERING
4
ENGINE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
Total complaints99
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2008 toyota solara. The contact stated that upon inspection, the interior dashboard was sticky and had started to deteriorate. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the failure was linked to an undisclosed recall; however, the recall repair had expired. The vehicle was…”
“The contact owns a 2008 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. Additionally, the dashboard was sticky and cracking. The contact was unable to clean or wipe the dashboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the…”
“The dashboard hasbeen cracking for some time. I have use leather oils & other products to reduce. Has slowly worsened”
“When vehicle is in motion on city streets or open highways on sunny days, driver sometimes becomes blinded from glare from "melting" shiny dashboard. This problem with "melting" dashboard began maybe 5-6 years ago and has kept getting worse. The blinding reflections are now so bad at times that we…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that the dashboard had melted and was sticky. The contact stated that the defect caused a glare on the windshield which decreased driving visibility. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was…”
“When backing out of a parking spot as the gear shift was put in reverse, the engine sped up rapidly, out of control and the car ended up about 200' to the rear through the parking lot, over 3 concrete bumps and ended up on a grassy area. No one was hurt - luckily. Was there not a recall by toyota…”
“When backing out of a parking spot as the gear shift was put in reverse, the engine sped up rapidly, out of control and the car ended up about 200' to the rear through the parking lot, over 3 concrete bumps and ended up on a grassy area. No one was hurt - luckily. Was there not a recall by toyota…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry solara. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact noticed multiple cracks and melting areas on the dashboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called treasure coast toyota of stuart (located at 5101 se federal hwy,…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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