Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to loose control of the steering and crash into a metal fence. During the crash the driver sustained a neck injury. No police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2010 Toyota Camry: sudden unintended acceleration
69 of the 604 complaints about the 2010 Toyota Camry describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 69
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 4,705
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Toyota camry 2010, was driven to dentist office parking lot. While parking the brake was pressed to bring it to a standstill. However, it suddenly accelerated and leaped forward and smashed against an immovable wall in front. All this while the wheel kept on spinning uncontrollably. Front of car is badly mauled depicting the uncalled for momentum. Glad that there was a wall as this aborted the fearsome craze. Driver badly shaken with moderate injury. Never exprienced this before.
2010 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. *ld the consumer stated the unintended acceleration caused a crash involving three cars.
While attempting to park my vehicle on april 20, 2017, my car surged forward and did not slow down when brakes were applied. I hit another parked vehicle and did considerable damage to that vehicle as well as to the front end of my car. Over $6,000 worth of damage was done to my car alone. On sept. 7, 2017, again while trying to park my car, I was advancing very slowly and pressing very lightly on the accelerator pedal when the car surged forward very quickly. I tried with great force to apply the brake so as not to hit any other vehicles near me. Luckily, I was able to get the car to stop but was frightened to death. The accelerator pedal did not respond appropriately to the little pressure I applied when attempting to part the car in both instances.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an unintended acceleration. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into a pole. The vehicle could be driven after the crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
I'm not sure exactly when the problems with unexpected acceleration began with this car, but they are fairly recent. All occurred when the car was stopped or moving very slowly. I do not have very good recollections of the earliest of these occurrences, but I can remember the last three clearly. The first of these was in march 2015. I was driving in an area where the speed limit was 35 MPH and had stopped for a traffic signal. I remember clearly that I had my foot solidly on the brake pedal; I had been making a special point of that as a result of the earlier occurrences. I felt the engine speed up, but the car did not move. The second occasion was on march 29th when I was driving in a residential area and had stopped at a four-way stop. I was waiting for a pedestrian (walking a dog) who was crossing the road on the opposite side from where I was stopped. I do not have a firm recollection of exactly where my right foot was positioned, but it certainly was not on the accelerator. Suddenly the car accelerated, heading toward the pedestrian. I was able to avoid hitting her by making a sharp right turn into the cross street and then bringing the car to a stop. The third occasion was on april 5th. In attempting to park the car in a lot near a grocery store, I turned the car into an empty parking space. I was pressing the brake pedal gently to bring the car to a stop at the curb on a median strip that separated my parking area from a similar one on the other side of the median. The car was just a few feet from where it should have stopped when it suddenly accelerated, jumped over the curb, and crossed the median, striking an unoccupied car parked on the other side. I was able to stop my car only after the crash caused some minor damage to the front bumpers of both cars.
Letter from congressman garrett on behalf of constituent re problems with returning a 2010 toyota camry. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control. Consequently, the consumer crashed into a wall and the air bags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning and the brakes would not respond when applied. As a result, the contact crashed into a wall and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000...updated 01/14/15 *bf updated 6/11/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without manual force. As a result, the contact crashed into th rear of another vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Returned by usps on 11-19-2013. Second attempt on 11-20-2013 failed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated without manual force. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into a brick wall. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and attempting to exit a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, traveled over a side walk, crashed into a tree and finally crashed into a building. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the neck and the front passenger sustained injuries to the stomach and ribs. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. An engineer was sent to inspect the air bag and acceleration failure of the vehicle but it was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000.
My car can't accelerate and when I try my car kick back and forth plus it accelerated by itself.
Service bulletins that may apply
- As communicated in mid-June 2013, the Federal Court in Orange County, California continued the Fairness...
- The Federal Court in Orange County, CA today continued a Fairness Hearing regarding the proposed...
- On June 14, 2013 the Federal Court in Orange County, California will conduct a Fairness Hearing regarding...
- Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation,...
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
Questions about the 2010 Toyota Camry sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2010 Toyota Camry?
69 of 604 owner complaints about the 2010 Toyota Camry (11%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Toyota Camry?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Toyota Camry
No deployment 38Oil consumption 16Headlights 14Jerking 14Stalling 12ABS 8Adaptive cruise 8Check engine light 8Knocking 8Brake failure 7Airbag light 6Slipping 5Pulling 5
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