2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed May 2, 2018 · Electrical, Seats · 140,000 miles · CA · fire

The vehicle was parked in the driveway when the horn sounded, and we noticed flames shooting out of the driver's door panel. When the fire was put out, it was clear it had originated from the driver's door controls, and was localized to that area. The malfunction was related to the visibility: power window devices and controls. This incident is related to a recall. The recall the federal safety agency campaign id is 12v491000. (10/12)

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Body · CA · fire

Unfortunately on 4of july I happen to be driving home from work as im driving entering the intersection to enter freeway I start smelling strong gas fumes half way into the freeway I start seeing smoke rise up so I pulled over grabbed whatever I could as I back away from the vehicle the entire front of the vehicle catches on fire I call 911 and unfortunately because insurance company was off they towed my vehicle that is now a total loss I've only had this vehicle for 4 months I purchased through a dealership I put almost 4000 the first down payment and unfortunately because I didnt have full coverage everyone I have contact is no help I also had to rush to the hospital the day after I just thank the lord I didnt have my children with me I hope there is something that you guys can do for me and my family

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Brakes · 278,000 miles · NJ · fire

On february 24, 2016, car brakes on my 2007 toyota camry hybrid locked up when we tried to stop and about 4 lights came up on the dashboard, ABS,vsc,warning light and another one. We barely managed to get out of harm's way but after the grinding noise had lost all effective power to the brakes. The car actually caught fire due to the intense heat of the grinding of the pads on the rotors but was safely put out. After replacing the pads, rotor and callipers we still wound up taking the car to a dealer because the brake actuator or something related was still not letting the brakes work. The dealer has given us a lame excuse of why this has happened and is blaming it on something else and wants to charge us a lot of money to repair it. Upon research, we are finding out about the ze1 campaign where they had acknowledged this defect. And were repairing all the cars that came in with the defect. This is very dangerous and something should be done about it. Contacting toyota has not helped at all. We asked for an email address but were told that these are handled by mail only. We are in the process of sending them a letter anyway.

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Electrical · KS

There is an electrical or chemical burning smell that is present. The smell has been present since the time I bought the car. Initially, I did not think anything of it and was told by the dealer that it was due to the newness of the hybrid engine. However, the smell has never dissipated over the years. I have become tolerant to the smell but passengers continue to comment on the smell, it permeates our clothing, luggage (in the truck), etc. The toyota dealer acknowledges the problem but has not offered any way to remedy this situation. I have become increasingly concerns at the urging of others that there is the potential for harmful health consequences. There are a number of hybrid online forums/discussion groups discussing the same smell in their toyota hybrid cars, it does not appear to be limited to the camry model.

Filed Jul 6, 2012 · Electrical · 121,064 miles · CA · fire · 1 injury

I started my car and started to drive down the street. I just started when smoke came from dash and left door and fire started in the left door. My arm was burned. My employer checked internet. Many other people have complained about this problem.

Filed Apr 25, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · MD · fire

While driving, the passenger window began to roll down on its own when I tried to roll the window back up using the master switch on the driver side, I noticed smoke coming from the button, upon closer inspection I could see actual flames underneath the button. I pulled over and turned the car off. The flame burned itself out inside the door panel. I took the car into a local toyota deal and paid $500.00 to repair the master switch.