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2011 Toyota Camry Base

The 2011 Toyota Camry Base is a 169-hp sedan with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,770 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 169 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 167 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The Camry measures 189.2 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,307 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$20,770 ($30,014 *)
MSRP with Destination$21,530 ($31,113 *)
Destination Charge$760
Engine
Engine Type2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy head
Horsepower169 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque167 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
ValvetrainTwin-cam (DOHC), 16-valve with Dual VVT-i
Bore and Stroke3.54 x 3.86 in. (89.9 x 98.0 mm)
Compression Ratio10.4:1
Injection TypeSequential MPI (Multiport Fuel Injection)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic with sequential shift mode
1st Gear3.3
2nd Gear1.9
3rd Gear1.42
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.71
6th Gear0.61
Reverse4.15
Final Drive3.82
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended Fuel87 octane or higher, unleaded
Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent dual-link suspension with stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar0.95 in.
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.63 in.
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersVentilated disc, 11.57 in.
Front Brake Disc11.57 in. ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc10.98 in. solid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front6.5 x 16 in Steel (full covers)
Wheels Rear6.5 x 16 in Steel (full covers)
Tires FrontP215/60R16
Tires RearP215/60R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.2 in
Width71.7 in
Height57.9 in
Wheelbase109.3 in
Front Track62 in
Rear Track61.6 in
Ground Clearance5.5 in
Cargo Volume15 ft³
Curb Weight3,307 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.8 in
Headroom Rear37.8 in
Legroom Front41.7 in
Legroom Rear38.3 in
Shoulder Room Front57.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.9 in
Hip Room Front54.6 in
Hip Room Rear53.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2011 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Later Release
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2011 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Early Release: 3 ★ overall

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Toyota CAMRY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Nov 19, 2014 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

NHTSA campaign 14V743000

Nov 13, 2014 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured March 8, 2011, to July 20, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. The damage could cause the boot to leak lubricant grease which could then cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.

Consequence: A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

NHTSA campaign 14V732000

Apr 9, 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 13V123000

Jan 16, 2013 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 13V014000

Feb 3, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 10V036000

624 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Toyota CAMRY

Owner Complaints

624 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Toyota CAMRY (111 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 73 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Unknown Or Other118
Visibility/Wiper94
Vehicle Speed Control73
Air Bags72
Structure68
Service Brakes56
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 9, 2026 · Air Bags Crash 3 injuries
“The contact owned a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and the front driver’s side crashed into the highway median, and the vehicle spun around…”
Sep 23, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“1- the stickiness of dashboard 2- the shiny/deflective surface of the dashboard creates as safety hazard.”
Sep 15, 2026 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the dashboard created a glare on the windshield that reflected into the driver's eyes. Over time, the dashboard…”
Aug 10, 2026 · Structure
“The contact's wife owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the sun was reflecting off the dashboard, which caused a glare onto the windshield. The glare…”
Jul 4, 2026 · Air Bags Crash 3 injuries
“My son and daughter were involved in a really bad car accident and the air bags on my son side which was driver side of the vehicle and he smashed his left side of his face off the seat belt…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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