2003 Toyota Camry recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 817
Latest campaign: Jul 13, 2004

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Jul 13, 2004	04V346000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 13, 2004Latest campaign


Jul 13, 200404V346000	Air bags: side/window IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V346000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS (CSA), ONE OR BOTH OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY BE TWISTED NEAR THE INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY. Risk IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CSAS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. Campaign NHTSA 04V346000 · Jul 13, 2004

Jul 13, 200404V346000

Air bags: side/window

IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION.

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V346000

What's wrong: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS (CSA), ONE OR BOTH OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY BE TWISTED NEAR THE INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CSAS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign: NHTSA 04V346000 · Jul 13, 2004

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component817

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

817Complaints filed

239Involving a crash

10Involving a fire

112Injuries reported · 5 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Vehicle speed control	266	33	171	0	59
Service brakes	119	15	30	1	12
Engine and engine cooling	115	14	3	5	2
Hydraulic	92	11	25	1	10
Air bags	80	10	52	0	50
Engine	54	7	3	2	0
Steering	53	6	4	0	1
Power train	45	6	9	0	4
Structure	32	4	9	1	3
Suspension	31	4	4	0	2
Electrical system	23	3	3	3	0
Visibility	22	3	1	0	1
Unknown or other	19	2	5	0	0
Seat belts	19	2	2	0	3
Tires	16	2	1	1	0

18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Exterior lighting
“I am reporting a serious nighttime visibility and roadway-safety concern involving excessive glare from modern LED headlights while driving my 2003 Toyota Camry.”
Filed 10/04/2026 · ODI 11768872
Vehicle speed control
“The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly accelerate or lunge forward and had done so several times, both while idle, pressing the brakes, and while driving at various…”
Filed 05/06/2026 · ODI 11736032
Wheels
“Many things are happening to my truck that’s why I am contacting you people to see if I got any callback thank you so much”
Filed 02/01/2026 · ODI 11714805

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2003 Toyota Camry recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Toyota Camry. The most recent, 04V346000 (reported July 13, 2004), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Toyota Camry?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 266 complaints out of 817 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 239 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Toyota Camry?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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