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2001 Toyota Camry — V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Camry V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Toyota Camry V6 is a passenger-car platform motivated by a V6 engine backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA figures of 17/25/20 mpg and requiring 3.8 quarts of 5W-30 API oil at service intervals. Across the model's complaint history spanning 1990–2025, this model year's 334 total owner complaints and 5 recalls—centered largely on the Vehicle Speed Control area—place it firmly in the upper-middle tier of reported problems, well below the 2007 peak of 3,613 complaints yet far above the 2014 low of just 11. For researchers, that positioning signals a Camry that is broadly dependable by the nameplate's historical standards but carries enough documented speed-control issues to warrant careful review rather than unconditional confidence.

Model year200520042003200120001999199819951994

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 360 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 360 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnALLOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-65HR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780103010
Fuel filter2330020040 alt 2330079545
Front wiper blades85222AA010 alt 852120C012
Serpentine belt9091602401 alt 9008091212
Thermostat90916A3003 alt 9091603090

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.6 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height55.5 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3109 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

8.2–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 2001 Solara SE V6 Convertible
200 hpHorsepower (as tested)
214 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2001Solara SE V6 Convertible 3.0L V68.20 sec16.00 sec200 hpFWD
2001Solara SLE V6 Convertible 3.0L V68.40 sec16.40 sec200 hpFWD
2001Solara SLE V6 Convertible 3.0L V68.50 sec16.60 sec200 hpFWD
2000LE V6 3.0L V68.00 sec16.10 sec194 hpFWD
1999Solara SE V6 Coupe 3.0L V66.90 sec15.30 sec200 hpFWD
1999Solara SE V6 Coupe 3.0L V67.10 sec15.60 sec200 hpFWD
1998XLE V6 3.0L V67.80 sec15.90 sec194 hpFWD
1997CE V6 3.0L V67.00 sec15.40 sec194 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, ATF in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilATF
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.4 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.8 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts80 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts159 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance9200-16,700 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.76 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance360 cca
Optional BCI Group Number24F

Service checks

Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
RPM44.0-50.0 rpm
Residual Pressure21 psi
Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression142-178 psi
Engine Compression145-218 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle34 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Runout Limit0.0059 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.472 in / 1.102 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Toyota Camry recorded 334 federal complaints, 5 recalls, and 1 investigation, with primary issues concentrated in Vehicle Speed Control (40), Engine & Engine Cooling (40), and Air Bags (39), alongside 88 crash and 12 fire complaints. Across its generation, 2001 marks the conclusion of a downward trend in complaints, dropping significantly from the 647 complaints of 1998 and 538 in 2000. This positions the 2001 model at a stable trough immediately preceding the next generation, which experienced a massive spike to 1,043 complaints in 2002. While the data does not specify the root causes for the speed control or airbag complaints, the 2001 model's placement at the lowest complaint volume of its era implies that earlier production faults had largely been mitigated. Consequently, the 2001 Camry stands out as a strong used purchase within this lineage, offering the generation's best federal record, provided its five recalls and specific safety complaints are verified as addressed.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
145
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
334
Owner complaints
88 involved a crash · 12 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 334 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control40
Engine & Engine Cooling40
Air Bags39
Tires21
Suspension17
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14
Seats14
Seat Belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

06E026000Exterior LightingReported 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL… Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 145 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…
T-SB-0062-23 Rev22024-12-03StructureVehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 Camry V6 take?

3.8 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 Camry have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the V6 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.