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2009 TOYOTA Camry EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for EXTERIOR LIGHTING issues.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Critical #12V091000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 CAMRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2009, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VENZA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE CONTACT-TYPE STOP LAMP SWITCH, SILICONE GREASE MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SWITCH WHICH COULD CAUSE CONTACT RESISTANCE. IF THIS OCCURS, WARNING LAMPS COULD ILLUMINATE, A NO START CONDITION COULD RESULT, THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT FROM THE “PARK” POSITION, OR THE VEHICLE’S BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Risk if Unfixed
INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Free Fix
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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Other TOYOTA Camry 2009 Recalls

VISIBILITY
2 recalls
SEATS
2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 recalls
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other TOYOTA Camry Years

2024
1 recall
2023
2 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
1 recall
2020
3 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2018
8 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2008
8 recalls
2007
10 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
1 recall
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
4 recalls

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2003 HONDA Civic
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2001 HONDA Accord
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2000 HONDA Civic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2009 TOYOTA Camry safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH recall for the 2009 TOYOTA Camry? (Campaign #12V091000)

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 CAMRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2009, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VENZA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE CONTACT-TYPE STOP LAMP SWITCH, SILICONE GREASE MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SWITCH WHICH COULD CAUSE CONTACT RESISTANCE. IF THIS OCCURS, WARNING LAMPS COULD ILLUMINATE, A NO START CONDITION COULD RESULT, THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT FROM THE “PARK” POSITION, OR THE VEHICLE’S BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE. INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.