Excessive engine oil consumption: My 2007 Toyota Camry is consuming 1 quart of engine oil every 1,200 miles based on a latent design defect in the engine pistons and piston rings. Toyota issued a technical service bulletin and set the oil consumption levels at a ridiculous level (1.2 quarts per 1,200 miles) and they continue to reject my request to pay to fix the problem. They say this is normal. Funny none of my other 5 Toyota's have ever done this!! I strongly believe this is a safety issue with my vehicle and has a significant monetary cost to fix the issue. Toyota knows they have a problem and wouldn't pay to fix the issue.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

Excessive oil consumption - not safe my family is extremely loyal to the Toyota brand and we have never had any major issues with an of our vehicles in the past. I noticed that my 2007 Camry SE 2.4L V4 had been burning oil extremely fast a little over a year ago.at first, a mechanic told me that I needed to change my valve cover gasket as that was what he presumed to be the root cause of the issue. After I paid to get that replaced I noticed that my engine was still burning oil at an extremely fast rate. I proceeded to change my PCV valve and switch to a synthetic-blend. Nothing at all has helped with the oil consumption. It is draining my pockets and time. Multiple mechanics have confirmed that there are no oil leaks. I am so disappointed because this issue is extremely draining and unsafe.my car burns over 1 quart every thousand miles. I believe there is an issue with my engine, I've read similar complaints about this and need to get this fixed. I hope that Toyota can help me with this issue.

- Arlington, VA, USA

Engine burns oil, there is a recall about it. Panama city Toyota doesn't want to apply the recall.

- Panama City Beach, FL, USA

Vehicle consuming too much oil/burning oil. It is a problem with the 4 cylinder engine. Oil has to be monitored closed so at to not blow my engine. Cannot find a recall and notification was sent to me. I researched the issue on line saw several complaints but not recall.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

2007 Toyota Camry oil consumption recall was never fixed properly tried to take it to dealership sever times but was told that my car showed as not having that issue power windows recall button gets stuck. Oil is constantly running low or empty and sensor is not coming on as well as no oil leaking out of vehicle even after oil change has taken place. Have to manually check and add oil to vehicle which is dangerous

- Sacramento, CA, USA

Car consumes a lot of oil where the engine may run out of oil and seize up. I'm afraid to drive the car without constantly checking the oil level. The car can use around a quart of oil every 1000 miles. I've been low 2.5 quarts out of 4.5 qt capacity which I beleive damage the engine.

- Northridge, CA, USA

Letter from senator Warren on behalf of constituent in regards to Toyota unwilling to fix car. The consumer stated the vehicle experienced excessive engine oil consumption. The manufacture was notified and denied assistance due to the vehicle not being located in usa. The consumer is in the United States military stationed in germany. Therefore, the manufacturer would not honor the warranty. The consumer believed the manufacturer should make an exception for military personnel. Updated 09/20/2017

- Alexandria, VA, USA

Excessive oil comsumption to the point of engine failure while operating the vehicle. We have the oil changed every 5000 miles and are adding at least 4 to 5 quarts of oil between changes.

- Gaffney, SC, USA

My Toyota Camry engine is burning excessive oil I dont want this car to blow up on me while driving

- Killeen, TX, USA

I have taken fairly good care of my car throughout the time I have had it which is almost 10 years but the mileage is only at 130,000. I was driving one day and the car completely turned off but I had never had anything like this happen before, even never had any significant problems with the car so this came as a surprise. I had just had the oil changed about 2 weeks prior and had regular maintenance done at that time as well. I took the car to my mechanic and they believed they knew what the problem was since the check engine light was appearing. They fixed said problem but they realized the car was still displaying the check engine light and also revving. They suggested I take the car to the Toyota dealer so they could read what was happening and why the check engine light was on and the car was not running properly. They ended up diagnosing that one of the cylinders was misfiring and that the engine needed a complete overhall/replacement. The estimate given was $6000 for the engine (this site did not accept this amount) and another amount which I can't recall for the labor. I have not yet decided what I will do but wanted to look up any engine recalls or issues others were having with their Camry and came upon this site.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

I bought this car brand new. For the past 4 years I've experienced more that average engine oil consumption. I contacted the Toyota dealership last year regarding this. They informed me that my car qualified for the recall on excessive oil consumption test. When the first test results came out I was informed that my car passed the test and that it didn't qualify for the recall repairs. When the following oil change was due I took my car to another Toyota dealership just to get the second opinion on the oil consumption test. I informed them that this would be the second time I was requesting the oil consumption test for my vehicle. Surprisingly the results came out the same way, that my car passed the test. As of recent, the situation has become worse. I'm supposed to turn in my car at the Toyota dealership for an oil change every 5,000 miles per Toyota standards, but after about 700 to 800 miles my engine begins giving noises when I turn on the car, which over time I came to learn that this kind of noise is an indication that the oil level is very low and I need to add more oil. My car is not leaking any oil, it's consuming more oil than how it's supposed to. I am considering doing the oil consumption test to another reputable dealership with no connections with Toyota to see how the results are going to be. In the meantime I would like to request a help from the NHTSA because I believe Toyota needs to be accountable to their actions. Thank you

- Desoto, TX, USA

Toyota issued tsb for "excessive oil consumption". I went to the dealership for their 'test' (I.e., more than 1 qt of oil in 1,200 miles) and just barely "passed". but the problem grows worse over time and now burns oil extremely quickly. But Toyota told me today that since the care is now more than 10 years old, there is nothing they will do for me. Why won't Toyota just do a "recall" to fix this obvious problem?

- Worcester, MA, USA

Excessive oil consumption over 1qt at every 1200 miles

- Intervale, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. When the contact purchased the vehicle, an oil change was performed due to the lack of oil in the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (Toyota certified at capital plaza, 6100 annaoplis road, landover hills, md, 20784) where the oil cap was taped down. The contact was instructed to drive the vehicle for 2,000-3,000 miles before a diagnostic test could be performed. The vehicle failed the oil consumption test. The contact was informed that the timing chain, piston, and rings failed and needed to be replaced. The same dealer advised the contact that the parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder; however, the dealer was able to repair the timing chain. The contact mentioned that the engine began to make a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing belt failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

- Washington, DC, USA

Recently purchased car wit 85,000 miles not at 92,000 we realize it is using a quart of oil every 300 to 500 miles. This is unrealistic and have heard of numerous complaints and actions that I was unaware of by Toyota

- Norfolk, NE, USA

Oil consumption.. in driving the car in the city and I checked the oil every morning there is oil consumption and I need help in this issue

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Bought car used a year ago. Had oil consumption test done at 74,000 miles within time frame allowed. Was told engine was good. Now, at 80,000 miles oil is at bottom tip of oil dip stick. I called dealer where oil consumption test was done. Was told "we only added a quart..." at test's conclusion. I was not told at the time of the oil consumption test's conclusion that a "quart was added." Since I was not told a quart was added, I wasn't aware I had to watch my oil. Upon starting the vehicle, oil light flashed briefly but I couldn't make-out what it was. Following day, upon starting vehicle, it flashed again. Another day and it stays on very briefly but long enough for me to figure that it was the oil light. I let car sit on flat surface for an hour, checked oil and it just touched tip of dipstick. I added two quarts of oil.

- Duluth, MN, USA

The dashboard is melting and the car burns oil fast

- Selma, AL, USA

My car loses oil at the rate of a quart and a half every 500 miles or so. It has been repaired for an obvious leak at the top of the engine, but continues to lose oil at this rate. I have been told by three mechanics now that this is common in Camry. If it is so common, it needs to be addressed by Toyota.

- Versailles, KY, USA

High oil consumption and excessive oil burning. Last oil change, the tech stated check oil reguarly (every 2 weeks) car is burning oil. There are no oil leaks.

- Memphis, TN, USA