2009 Toyota Camry Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Toyota Camry, 5% of the 1,294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 39 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front end was totaled, frame exposed, area surrounding airbag trigger obviously smashed and exposed, yet no airbag deployment! This vehicle rear-ended another vehicle (stationary) while driving at approximately 40-45mph. My daughters head broke the windshield. An appropriate airbag deployment would have prevented this. I thought this was a safe car. Please investigate and save others.”
NHTSA complaint #11257470, filed 2019-09, 250,000 miles“Safety system warning light has come on and the local dealership)cobb parkway, marietta, ga) said there are not any recalls on the year of my Camry. Safety system light will not go off and I am afraid in case of an accident, I will not have air bag protection.”
NHTSA complaint #11232402, filed 2019-07, 40,035 miles“Takata recall I never got notice that my 209 Camry had a problem with the takata airbag. When checking you sight, the only place I can get it replaced is over 2 hours away from y home. I bought the vehicle new from sparks Toyota in myrtle beach and should be able to get it repaired there!”
NHTSA complaint #11035224, filed 2017-10, 128,000 miles“While driving in the rain at approximately 35 MPH hydroplaned on an highway exit ramp that was a sharp loop/curve. The car hit head on the end of the guardrail which had a square plate. The entire front end and hood of the Camry was smashed and the air bags never deployed. I was wearing my seat belt which somewhat restrained me but hit my head on the steering wheel and suffered a concussion.”
NHTSA complaint #10639363, filed 2014-09, 76,000 miles“As noted by other safety recalls for Toyota that did not include the 2009 Camry something malfunctioned in my steering wheel and the airbag is no longer functioning as well as the buttons on the steering wheel or cruise control I believe this is the same issue other vehicles made by Toyota have had safety recalls for and do not believe it to be an odd coincidence that I would then have that same issue. I am hoping that others report this so that the Camry can be added to that recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10597722, filed 2014-06, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10145905Jun 22, 2018Dealer Package: June 22, 2018 A correction was made to the coverage parameters. ? The owner notification schedule was updated. ? A sample of the Owner Letter has been attached to…
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10131852Mar 8, 2017Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131851Mar 8, 2017Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 12% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 11 | 17% |
| 2021 | 78 | 49% |
| 2020 | 49 | 18% |
| 2019 | 24 | 6% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 24 | 16% |
| 2016 | 31 | 17% |
| 2015 | 21 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 9% |
| 2013 | 36 | 13% |
| 2012 | 75 | 13% |
| 2011 | 72 | 12% |
| 2010 | 49 | 8% |
| 2009 | 66 | 5% |
| 2008 | 46 | 5% |
| 2007 | 138 | 5% |
| 2006 | 59 | 19% |
| 2005 | 65 | 9% |
| 2004 | 79 | 12% |
| 2003 | 73 | 9% |
| 2002 | 89 | 9% |
| 2001 | 38 | 14% |
| 2000 | 58 | 13% |
| 1999 | 74 | 15% |
| 1998 | 50 | 8% |
| 1997 | 55 | 10% |
| 1996 | 47 | 11% |
| 1995 | 41 | 14% |
| 1994 | 43 | 15% |
| 1993 | 45 | 17% |
| 1992 | 33 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Camry
266 complaintsBody and structure
225 complaintsEngine
208 complaintsOther or unknown
176 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
126 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsElectrical system
82 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsTires
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology