2006 Toyota Camry Solara recalls and problems

2 recalls and 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara.

2
recalls
116
owner complaints
21
complaints mentioning a crash
5
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Toyota Camry Solara recalls

Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 16V396000 · reported June 2, 2016 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · 7,749 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
The risk
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 10V035000 · reported February 3, 2010 · GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. · 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
The risk
This does not meet the standard requirements.
The fix
Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 6, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported

In my file

Jul 19, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported

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Jul 10, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported

You have this. Additional research about the cause of the crashes. None of this was published by Toyota as a potential disastrous problem.

Jul 8, 2026 · Service brakes

You have this Three separate events 05/15 05/18-20? 06/10/2026

Jul 6, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported

Previous report filed 07/02/2026

Camry Solara model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2003 024100
2004 1161242
2005 192221
2006 2116215
2007 2126131
2008 28392
2009 0100

Across all years, the 2004 Camry Solara has the most complaints (161). All Toyota Camry Solara years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara, the most recent reported on June 2, 2016 (Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara?
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (45 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (19).
How many 2006 Toyota Camry Solara complaints mention a crash or fire?
21 of 116 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 53 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 6, 2026.