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2009 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Toyota Camry has 224 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Toyota Camry

Speed Control
243
Engine
224
Structure
218
Other
174
Brakes
99
Visibility
82
Electrical
79
Suspension
64
Airbags
63
Steering
50
Powertrain
41
Tires
20
Lights
13
Seat Belts
10
Seats
9
Fuel System
9
Wheels
7

224

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 31, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving, the "C...
Nov 11, 2024ENGINEThe engine burned excessive oil and finally the rings and head gasket failed causing the engine to m...
Jun 16, 2024ENGINEUNKNOWN. Oil is leaking and causing smoke whenever I drive for more then 15 mins.
Dec 18, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the oil level was low however, the con...
Nov 1, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, he beca...
Jun 23, 2023ENGINEI have 2009 Toyota Camry LE, the problem is engine oil, if I changed/filled the engine oil in certif...
Apr 26, 2023ENGINEI brought my car in for a tune up. The day I was driving my car I had the right amount of oil in it....
Mar 26, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started s...
Feb 27, 2023ENGINE2 problems oil is burning fast and also Dashboard is melting in sunlight
Sep 26, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was ...
Dec 1, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illumin...
Aug 4, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive ...
Jun 15, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated the vehicle was consuming an abnormal amoun...
May 4, 2021ENGINEI’m having to top off and refill my oil every 2 weeks.
Mar 20, 2021ENGINE09 TOYOTA CAMRY IS BURNING OIL. AT STARTUP SMOKE COMES OUT OF EXHAUST. I HAVE TO ADD ABOUT A QUARTER...
Feb 2, 2021ENGINEAT 146,137 MILES THE ENGINE HAS SUDDENLY BEGUN TO CONSUME OIL, HAVING LOST IN EXCESS OF 3 QUARTS IN ...
Jan 1, 2021ENGINETHIS CAR BURNS ABOUT TWO QUARTS OF MOTOR OIL IN JUST ONE WEEK. SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS CAR SEVERAL Y...
Oct 1, 2020ENGINEBURNING 3 QUARTS OF OIL IN BETWEEN 3000 MILE OIL CHANGES
Jun 14, 2020ENGINEMY TOYOTA CAMRY HAS 128K MILES. WHEN IT SITS OVERNIGHT IT WILL SMOKE AT START UP. IT SOUNDS CONSISTE...
Apr 17, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF A SISTER WHO OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T...

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