2006 Toyota Camry Solara problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (23) · Vehicle Speed Control (17) · Structure:body (16)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
83 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler 2016-06-02 · campaign 16V396000 · 7,749 vehicles
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 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heat
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2010-02-03 · campaign 10V035000 · 271,417 vehicles
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 LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (160)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 160 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-19 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“you have this… i am informing you that i am moving forward with pursuing legal representation and am onboarding the simon law firm, p.c. in [xxx] to manage my claim. moving forward , i request that any upcoming physical inspections as well as the raw bosch.cdr date generated by [xxx], be coordinated in conjunction with my incoming legal counsel . …”
2026-07-10 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“you have this. additional research about the cause of the crashes. none of this was published by toyota as a potential disastrous problem. …”
2026-07-08 · Service Brakes“you have this three separate events 05/15 05/18-20? 06/10/2026…”
2026-07-06 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“previous report filed 07/02/2026…”
2026-07-01 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“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 electronic throttle system-intelligent (etcs) tha…”
2026-01-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 🔥 fire“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…”
2025-08-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 84,274 mi“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 was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet …”
2025-05-05 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 51,000 mi“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 that a tire was losing air and was rotating slower tha…”
2023-03-02 · Air Bags · 69,000 mi“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 repair air bags, therefore, the vehicle had not bee…”
2021-05-23 · Wheels“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.