NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Toyota Camry
The 2003 Toyota Camry has 1 NHTSA recall and 779 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2003 Toyota Camry, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA #04V346000Reported July 13, 2004 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS (CSA), ONE OR BOTH OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY BE TWISTED NEAR THE INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY.
Safety consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CSAS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).