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1987 Toyota Camry Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1987 Toyota Camry, and owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
58
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 6
complaints citing a crash / fire
24–26
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1987 Toyota Camry

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 92V135000 Reported 554,910 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

    The electronic control unit (ECU) for the power door lock system can fail, causing the contacts to "weld", and resulting in door lock solenoid damage, with failure of the door to lock or unlock, even under manual operation.

    Remedy: Install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ECU.

  2. Seat belts

    NHTSA 92V025000 Reported 175,923 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

    Liquid spilled in the console area can penetrate to the housing of the electronic control unit for the front seat automatic seat belts. Liquid contamination of the electronic control unit can cause failure of the unit signal needed to activate the movement of the motorized safety belt anchorage.

    Remedy: Install a protective cover to the electronic control unit of the automatic safety belt system.

  3. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 89V175000 Reported 408,225 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

    Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.

    Remedy: Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.

58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1987 Toyota Camry have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 159,898 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 11 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The automatic seat belt on driver side does not retract back when door has been closed”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 7, 2020 · Seat belts

“Tl* the contact owns a 1987 toyota camry. Upon starting the vehicle engine, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without driver intent. She was unable to stop the vehicle and proceeded to crash into a n”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 9, 2010 · Vehicle speed control

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1987 Toyota Camry (Camry Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined24–26 mpg
City / Highway22–23 / 28–31
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engine4 cyl, 2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Toyota Camry model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Camry model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1983 Toyota Camry26
1984 Toyota Camry28
1985 Toyota Camry013
1986 Toyota Camry032
1987 Toyota Camry358
1988 Toyota Camry464
1989 Toyota Camry3113
1990 Toyota Camry2134
1991 Toyota Camry1149
1992 Toyota Camry0565
1993 Toyota Camry0260
1994 Toyota Camry1287
1995 Toyota Camry1303
1996 Toyota Camry2417
1997 Toyota Camry3555
1998 Toyota Camry2600
1999 Toyota Camry1501
2000 Toyota Camry2454
2001 Toyota Camry2272
2002 Toyota Camry4953
2003 Toyota Camry1781
2004 Toyota Camry3638
2005 Toyota Camry5721
2006 Toyota Camry5317
2007 Toyota Camry92,887
2008 Toyota Camry7933
2009 Toyota Camry101,293
2010 Toyota Camry9603
2011 Toyota Camry5600
2012 Toyota Camry2589
2013 Toyota Camry2274
2014 Toyota Camry3455
2015 Toyota Camry1271
2016 Toyota Camry2184
2017 Toyota Camry3148
2018 Toyota Camry8746
2019 Toyota Camry6397
2020 Toyota Camry3274
2021 Toyota Camry1157
2022 Toyota Camry162
2023 Toyota Camry264
2024 Toyota Camry151

Checking a specific 1987 Toyota Camry

How do I know if my 1987 Toyota Camry has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1987 Toyota Camry; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V175000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Toyota models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.