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1997 Toyota Camry recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Toyota Camry. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1997 Toyota Camry recalls, newest first

May 11, 2009NHTSA 09E02500042,540 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 1, 1999NHTSA 99V307000540,037 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
Consequence
This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 20, 1997NHTSA 97V213000289,326 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a possible jamming of the lock pin of the key interlock solenoid, it is possible to remove the ignition key even when the shift lever of the automatic transmission is not in the "park" position.
Consequence
Under such a condition, should a driver fail to move the shift lever to "park" position and also fail to activate the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away down a slope.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the key interlock solenoid.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 17, 1997NHTSA 97V15600018,746 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely cold climates for an extended period of time.
Consequence
This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 555 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Camry with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
79
Fires reported
27
Injuries reported
59
Deaths reported
3

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes126
  2. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip40
  3. Air bags › Frontal34
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline31
  5. Engine and engine cooling › Engine27

Other Toyota Camry years

Other 1997 Toyota models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

  1. 1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
  2. 1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, steering, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Toyota Camry recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Toyota Camry?
555 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.