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2026 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID — STEERING

crash1 injured · 2260897 · 2026-10-26

Vehicle

Make
TOYOTA
Model
CAMRY HYBRID
Year
2026
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Component
STEERING

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

On October 24, 2026, I was driving my 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE eastbound on California Highway 60 near Main Street when I experienced what appeared to be a serious malfunction involving the lane keeping assistance and steering systems. I saw another vehicle and attempted to steer away to avoid a collision. However, the lane assistance system appeared to engage and pull my vehicle toward the other car, in the opposite direction from where I was attempting to steer. I tried to correct the steering and regain control, but everything happened extremely quickly. Despite my efforts, I was unable to avoid colliding with the other vehicle. Following the impact, my vehicle spun around on the freeway. The collision caused extensive damage to my vehicle, including severe suspension, wheel, and body damage. The vehicle became completely undrivable and required towing. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the accident. I explained what happened, including how the lane assistance system appeared to pull my vehicle toward the other car despite my attempts to avoid the collision. A police report was filed. Following the accident, I arranged to have the vehicle towed directly to my residence. I specifically wanted to preserve its condition and prevent unnecessary handling, modifications, repairs, or alterations that could potentially compromise evidence of the suspected malfunction. I contacted an automotive collision repair professional to evaluate the damage. The estimat

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11773825
Machine
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