2002 Toyota Camry recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Toyota Camry. Between them they involve air bags and tires. The most recent was received on July 13, 2004.

July 13, 2004Air bags

Toyota/curtain shield airbag

NHTSA campaign 04V-346 · 128,316 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

The defect: 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 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.
December 11, 2001Air bags

Toyota/air bag

NHTSA campaign 01V-372 · 19,587 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

The defect: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.

The risk: If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.

The remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-888-333-9376.
October 1, 2001Tires

Southeast toyota/tires

NHTSA campaign 01V-302 · 19 vehicles potentially affected · Tires

The defect: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with continental touring tires, p205-65r15 92s, installed at the ports in jacksonville, florida. The incorrect tires were installed on vehicles that had damaged tires. The tires were damaged during a port upgrade to aluminum wheels.

The risk: The tires do not conform to the speed rating for the vehicle. If the vehicle exceeded the maximum speed rating (112 mph), possible tire failure could occur.

The remedy: Dealers will replace all five tires. Owner notification began september 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
September 25, 2001Air bags

Toyota/air bag deployment

NHTSA campaign 01V-306 · 2 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

The defect: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Incomplete deployment of the front passenger side air bag could occur in the event of a crash.

The risk: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

The remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag assembly. Both owners were notified by telephone and arrangements have been made to correct this problem. This campaign is 100% completed. Both owners have been notified and their vehicles repaired.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Camry built in 2002. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

What 2002 Toyota Camry owners should do

Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
Call a Toyota dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (04V-346, 01V-372, 01V-302, 01V-306).
If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.

Other Toyota Camry model years

Common questions

Does the 2002 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2002 Toyota Camry: 04V-346 (Toyota/curtain shield airbag); 01V-372 (Toyota/air bag); 01V-302 (Southeast toyota/tires); 01V-306 (Toyota/air bag deployment).

How do I know if my 2002 Toyota Camry has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2002 Toyota Camry?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Toyota dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.