2002 Toyota Camry air bags problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 Toyota Camry — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The components or systems that have failed are (Catalytic Converter, Exhaust Manifold, Air Bag Control Module, Engine including head gasket) My safety is at risk due to catalytic converter not functioning properly producing harmful carbon monoxide that can be smelled through air vents, Air bag…”
filed Jun 27, 2024
“My passenger side dash airbag is bloating and tearing at the seam. It is available for inspection. I am concerned that it will continue to add pressure and eventually deploy. It seems unsafe for passengers -would it work properly in the case of an accident? And for myself as the driver, it would…”
filed Jan 10, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS (CSA), ONE OR BOTH OF THE…Campaign 04V346000 · Jul 13, 2004
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-SPOKE STYLE STEERING WHEELCampaign 01V372000 · Dec 11, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 01V306000 · Sep 25, 2001
Air Bags problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 6 | 4% |
| 2024 Camry | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 Camry | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 Camry | 10 | 17% |
| 2021 Camry | 77 | 50% |
| 2020 Camry | 48 | 18% |
| 2019 Camry | 24 | 6% |
| 2018 Camry | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 Camry | 24 | 16% |
| 2016 Camry | 30 | 17% |
| 2015 Camry | 20 | 7% |
| 2014 Camry | 41 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.