We (my wife and I) were driving our vehicle Sunday November 5th 2023 in the morning and experienced a serious issue. While on the highway, the car was stuck with the gas petal in the down position (we did not realize this until after we were able to successfully power down the car) and continued to accelerate in an uncontrolled manner. We were fortunate that our breaks were able to stop the car, and we navigated it to the shoulder of the highway. We then put the car in park, all while the engine was full throttled. We powered down the car and removed the keys. We waited a few moments and tried to power the car again - the engine however remained full throttled. We turned the vehicle off once again and then realized the gas petal was stuck in the down position. We were able to manually get the petal unstuck at this time. We have not driven the vehicle since this incident and consider it too dangerous to do so. Since this incident, we have looked up any potential recalls for this issue and have not found any. To answer the questions above: The gas petal/acceleration malfunctioned. The safety of everyone in the vehicle and other drivers on the road were at significant risk. The vehicle has not been driven since, and the issue has not been reproduced. No recalls were found for this VIN. The vehicle has not been inspected since the incident, but otherwise has passed inspection in our state. There were no warning lamps or messages on the vehicle before or after the incident. We believe the manufacturer is responsible for addressing the issue, even though there is not a recall for this particular problem. This is a known issue by the manufacturer, as they have released many recalls for similar models/years and have even created a video on youtube to instruct drivers how to address this issue, if it happens, while driving.
2009 Toyota Camry acceleration problems
266 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 17,000. 85 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 266
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 17,000
- crashes
- 85
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal65
- Cruise control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Camry acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Toyota Camry acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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 pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without A/C) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
- Risk
- The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V017000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
- 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 the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331, lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 09V388000 · Recall details
What 2009 Toyota Camry owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The BRAKE & ABS lights started coming on although there was no apparent problem. Then, when those lights illuminate on the instrument panel, the speedometer & tachometer stop working. Often, the needles will bounce or they will just set at zero. This can occur at any speed & on all road conditions. This does not affect cruise control in anyway. I can set & stop the cruise control at any time. Eventually, it starts working again but it is totally random. Now, the Air Conditioning stops working when the ABS & BRAKE lights are on. The High Beam instrument panel lights are also affected. The headlights work but the instrument panel does not always reflect this or it shows that High Beams are on when they are not & vice versa. My mechanic could not identify the source of the problem. My research shows that the ABS Module is defective & the problem occurs in 2007-2009 Camrys. Apparently, this problem can be bypassed by disengaging the ABS Module, but obviously, that creates other issues. I have video of this activity but I am unable to upload it here.
Cruise control and horn stopped working and airbag light on.
Accelerator gets stuck open. I took my foot off the gas and the vehicle accelerated. It would rev at high speeds when I stepped on the brake. I tried downshifting with no effect. When I finally stopped at a stoplight with both feet on the brakes the engine revved up to very high rpms, even when I put the vehicle in park. Then it finally stalled out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving approximately 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle accelerated on its own at a high rate of speed. The contact had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The gear was shifted into neutral as the rpms increased. The gear was shifted into park and the vehicle was turned off, but was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was engine failure due to the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control) and 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The previous owner did not have the recall repairs performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to toyota world of newton (66 hampton house rd, newton, nj 07860, (973) 383-0200) and both recall repairs were performed. The vehicle was still at the dealer until the manufacturer determined if they would authorize the engine assembly replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and was to respond to the dealer and the owner. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
The car has burned oil from day one. The transmission will not downshift enough to hold motor back properly going down an incline. It won't hold back by transmission even if you down shift your self.
Sudden cluster failure of dashboard while driving, possible short in ABS control system causes loss of odometer and speedometer, jumping needle for engine temperature and tachomteter, loss of gear indicator light. Both check ABS and brake lights are illuminated. Unplugging ABS remedies engine, tachometer, and gear indicator. Still have no odometer, speedometer, and warning lights for brake and ABS permanently illuminated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own while attempting to park. The contact stated that the brake pedal was being depressed at the time of the failure. The contact was unable to control the vehicle as it crashed into several parked vehicles. The contact sustained injuries to the hands and legs that did not require medical attention. The georgia police department filed case number: 18-067932. The police department had the vehicle towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 40 MPH, the ABS and brake warning indicators illuminated and the rpms constantly increased. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 184,293.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While parking the vehicle, it accelerated to 25 MPH without warning and crashed into a building. A police report was filed. The rear passenger sustained minor injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (harr toyota, 100 gold star blvd, worcester, ma 01606) where it was determined that the vehicle was remedied per the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control) years ago. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Questions about the 2009 Toyota Camry acceleration
Does the 2009 Toyota Camry have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 266 complaints about the acceleration of the 2009 Toyota Camry, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Camry acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 17,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Toyota Camry acceleration?
Yes, 2 recalls: 10V017000, 09V388000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Camry have the most acceleration problems?
The Toyota Camry model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2007 (511 complaints), 2002 (281 complaints) and 2005 (272 complaints).
Other 2009 Toyota Camry problems
Engine 252Body 225Visibility 126Brakes 107Electrical 82Suspension 70Airbags 66Transmission 51Steering 47Tires 23Fuel system 21Lights 19Driver assistance 14Seat belts 12Seats 11Wheels 11Locks 2
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