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2008 Toyota Camry Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 2008 Toyota Camry, and owners have filed 933 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

7
safety recalls
933
owner complaints to NHTSA
87 / 13
complaints citing a crash / fire
21–34
MPG combined (EPA)

7 safety recalls for the 2008 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. Seat heater/cooler (seats)

    NHTSA 16V396000 Reported 7,749 vehicles potentially affected Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

    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…

    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…

  2. Seat heater/cooler (seats)

    NHTSA 14V743000 Reported 3,233 vehicles potentially affected Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

    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…

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January…

  3. Power window devices and controls (visibility)

    NHTSA 12V491000 Reported 2,519,424 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a…

  4. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V035000 Reported 271,417 vehicles potentially affected GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.

    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 labels.

    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,…

  5. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V036000 Reported 153,418 vehicles potentially affected SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

    Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

    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. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at…

  6. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 10V017000 Reported 2,230,661 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. GM will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of…

  7. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 09V388000 Reported 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

    Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address…

933 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Toyota Camry have filed 933 complaints with NHTSA; 87 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 60 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 64,862 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 140 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The dashboard has melted and makes it unsafe and hazardous to drive. The on the front windshield glare, the stickiness of dash board..makes me unsure if the dashboard will hold up or eventually collap”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 27, 2026 · Unknown or other

“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact received a warranty-enhanced program related to the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the repair was performed, but the vehicle exper”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2026 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Toyota Camry (Camry Hybrid, Camry Solara, Camry Solara Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–34 mpg
City / Highway18–33 / 26–34
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars, Midsize Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.3/3.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5); Automatic (S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 5-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 2008 Toyota Camry

How do I know if my 2008 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 2008 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 09V388000).

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.