Does the 2003 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Toyota Camry, the most recent reported on July 13, 2004 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 782 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (259 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (112).

How many 2003 Toyota Camry complaints mention a crash or fire?

229 of 782 complaints report a crash and 10 a fire; 106 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Toyota Camry recalls and problems

1 recall and 782 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota Camry.

recalls

782

owner complaints

229

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2003 Toyota Camry recalls

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 04V346000 · reported July 13, 2004 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 128,316 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

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

Vehicle speed control259
Engine and engine cooling112
Service brakes, hydraulic91
Air bags73
Steering53
Engine52
Power train40
Structure29
Suspension29
Electrical system20

What owners report

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

Oct 16, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported
Sudden Unintended Acceleration: I had been out doing errands in the morning. I returned home, pulling up in front of my townhouse which is on a cul de sac. After gently coming to a stop, I planned to back up just a bit to park my car along the curb. (I did not have my foot on the accelerator, as the car normally goes…

Oct 4, 2026 · Exterior lighting
I am reporting a serious nighttime visibility and roadway-safety concern involving excessive glare from modern LED headlights while driving my 2003 Toyota Camry. When vehicles equipped with extremely bright LED headlights approach from the opposite direction or follow behind me, the glare can temporarily impair my…

May 6, 2026 · Vehicle speed control · 75,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly accelerate or lunge forward and had done so several times, both while idle, pressing the brakes, and while driving at various speeds. Suddenly accelerated downhill, and when approaching the inner section, the contact immediately…

Jul 28, 2025 · Electrical system · 165,064 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,888, and at the time of registration, it was…

Sep 20, 2024 · Unknown or other
No incident. But it's a problem with the ABS. Dealership says it's nothing wrong with the brakes. But it is. Had a diagnostics done at Auto Zone, and it came back showing a code for the ABS system. But showed the service dept the code that it showed something is wrong with ABs. They still say nothing is wrong.

Camry model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	454	106	28
2001	2	272	70	11
2002	4	953	252	20
2003	1	782	229	10
2004	3	638	199	11
2005	5	721	223	10
2006	5	317	101	4

Across all years, the 2007 Camry has the most complaints (2,888). All Toyota Camry years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Toyota Camry have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Toyota Camry, the most recent reported on July 13, 2004 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Camry?: Owners have filed 782 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (259 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (112).
How many 2003 Toyota Camry complaints mention a crash or fire?: 229 of 782 complaints report a crash and 10 a fire; 106 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2026.