A TikTok creator says a routine drive turned into a frightening escape. She says her Toyota Camry displayed an engine warning before the vehicle caught fire. She and her 10-month-old son got out in time. In a July 2026 post, Nuvia (@n.riesgo) shared a video explaining what happened, with footage of the aftermath.
In her caption, she says the car displayed an “engine malfunction” warning on a screen while she was driving. She said she pulled over immediately, only to see smoke coming from the vehicle before flames appeared. Nuvia then wrote that she rushed to the back seat to remove her infant son and carried him a safe distance away from the vehicle. “I never jumped so fast,” the caption read.
She then returned to retrieve her Nuna stroller before moving farther back as the fire spread. She wrote that the flames eventually engulfed the car and that it exploded. She noted in the text overlay that she thought her car was overheating
Firefighters arrived, but it was “RIP” for the Camry
The video shows the sedan fully engulfed in flames while firefighters work to extinguish the fire. The clip ends with a photo of the burned vehicle bearing the text overlay, “RIP Cammy.”
In the comments, Nuvia identified the vehicle as a 2022 Toyota Camry XSE. Another commenter wrote, “I know Tucson when I see it,” suggesting the video may have been filmed in Arizona. However, Nuvia did not confirm the location in the post.
The TikTok post does not explain what caused the fire, and there is no publicly available incident report tied to the video that identifies an official cause. Toyota also has not publicly commented on the specific incident.
Some commenters claimed they have noticed more newer Toyota vehicles catching fire. Based on currently available information, there is no evidence of a widespread trend involving 2022 Toyota Camrys spontaneously catching fire.
The 2022 Toyota Camry has a strong reliability record in owner surveys, and the model has had only a limited number of recalls unrelated to spontaneous engine fires. Consumer Reports continues to rate the 2022 Camry above average for predicted reliability.
Likewise, publicly available complaint databases do not indicate a pattern of 2022 Camry engine fires. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received complaints involving engine warnings and sudden loss of power on some 2022 Camrys, publicly listed complaints do not show a broader pattern of vehicles catching fire after displaying an engine malfunction warning.
Vehicle fires can occur for many reasons, including mechanical failures, electrical faults or damage from previous repairs. Without an official investigation, the cause of Nuvia’s vehicle fire remains unknown.
The video’s comments largely focused on relief that she and her child escaped safely. Several viewers praised her quick decision to stop the vehicle immediately after seeing the warning message.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, drivers who suspect their vehicle is on fire should pull over as soon as it is safe, turn off the engine, get everyone out of the vehicle, and move at least 100 feet away before calling 911. The agency also advises drivers never to return to a burning vehicle or try to fight the fire themselves.
Published: Aug 3, 2026 03:52 pm