7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,281 miles

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problem #15

Nov 132020

Camry

  • 25,000 miles
Would not start, 25,000. Hybrid malfunction warning, OCS warming, pre-collision warning, brake system warning. Dealer claimed software update issue. Had to be towed, late to work urgent care/covid, uber to dealer to get loaner, upset. Friday it happened again and I had surgery scheduled. Hybrid malfunction warning pre-collision warning, do not drive, call dealer, tow truck tested battery and it was good. Lights, bells, stereo worked, held key fob to push start no. 40,000 car and dealer today said, oh, we put in a new battery" in a new car? and for it to not start due to software update???? I go 100 out of city with dogs, no cell and would have been stranded in a brand new car due to no notification of hey there are problems, your car wont start, software update? anything? second time 6 weeks later, missed my surgery appt!!!!!!!! tow it again, they now say that Toyota has fixed on 2021 and dealer had list of vehicles with issues by VIN. Great. Why not tell me. One more lemon law Wisconsin. I don't even want to go pick it up. Its going to happen again. I think it is electrical, starter, hybrid. Byw why not replace hybrid battery? because they are too expensive. There are recalls for 2020 complete engines. I want it gone. It was parked in my driveway would not start at critical times. I do not feel safe in it, brake malfunction warning? pre crash warning, hybrid"

- Middleton, WI, USA

problem #14

Oct 282020

Camry

  • 2,994 miles
In the past two months the battery has died three times. First on 9/14/20 with 1721 miles, second on 9/30/20 with 1962 miles, third time ON10/28/20 with 2,994 miles. Every time the error was 'smart key malfunction ', and the car had to be jump started and brought to the dealer. Two technical cases were opened and the data control module software was updated to the latest release. The vehicle was parked all three times.

- Huntersville, NC, USA

problem #13

Oct 062020

Camry

  • miles
2020 Toyota Camry le dead battery problems. Since I purchased the car on April 25 2020 I have had to purchase two new Toyota batteries from Toyota. The new batteries are 770 cca amps vs my oriinal battery which was only 563 ccawhich they do not make any more.yesterday I spoke with julie a customer care mananger fr. Om Toyota customer care and she said Toyota is getting alot of compaints about dead batteries from customers.when I asked her to do something about my spending over 300.oo dollars on two batteries because nowhere in their 608 page Toyota Camry manual does it tell you you have to close the windows and lock the doors or the battery will go dead. In fact my wife had asked the service manager at parks Toyota in deland Florida this exact question and he david carey saidy ou do not have to close windows or lock your doors.I have gone to the Toyota dealership 4 times spent over $300 dollars on 2 new batteriesand $250 on the correct test equipment to confirm the electrical problem of dead batteries was from the fact that I parked my car in my garage with the windows open and doors unlocked

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #12

Sep 042020

Camry

  • miles
Within 2 weeks of purchasing the car I had the following issues: The keyless key not working, engine immobilizer system light was on, electric power steering system warning light was on and the car battery was completely drained. Car was stopped

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #11

Sep 212020

Camry

  • miles
Today September 21 again I find my 2020 Toyota Camry battery dead I would just like to inform you that on 2 websites owners have complained about the same issue about 19 owners the websites are kelly blue book and toyotaownersclub.com this issue really needs to be addressed by Toyota corporate

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #10

May 052020

Camry

  • 125 miles
Found service bulletin tsb00007-19 growing number of customer concerns about needing a new battery after 1 year. I brought my 2020 Toyota Camry into daytona Toyota for diagnosis of dead battery issue-technician took 8 hours and suggested I must have left the door or trunk open. Technician did say I should have received a new battery which is a new design, part #00544H6074770.this battery is rated at 770cca vs my battery which is rated at 560 cca. The new battery actually checks out at 990 cca! technician said it is the newly designed battery for the Toyota Camry and rav4 and would greatly reduce dead battery problem, however Toyota would not authorize a replacement. I have spent 2 full days chasing this problem at 2 dealerships and Toyota says it is my fault for leaving a door, hood, or trunk open-absurd! this is truly lousy service on a brand new vehicle with an underlying serious problem. For the immediate time I disconnect the battery cable when not going to use the care for 4 or 5 days. This vehicle needs a recall for battery or underlying drainage problem. Also see kelly blue book for many complaints about this.

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #9

May 252020

Camry

  • miles
This is the second time I have this complaint. After 1 to 3 days that the car is not driven the battery goes dead. The battery voltage reads $12 I have has to purchase 2 new batteries from Toyota Toyota says this is normal please help this time is the NHTSA just another pawn for president trump to slilence

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #8

Sep 132020

Camry

  • 2,347 miles
Went to get in my car to leave and it had no power. Called Toyota care to get a jump they came out and gave me a jump and it started right up. Drove it around a bit and parked it. Went out to start it again 4 hours later and the battery was completely dead again.

- Dayton, KY, USA

problem #7

Aug 172020

Camry

  • 1,200 miles
Dead battery in August 2020

- Stamford, CT, USA

problem #6

Jan 242020

Camry

  • 125 miles
1. car does not always accelerate when trying take off. Major delay in acceleration. Because of this I have been almost hit by oncoming traffic when crossing the highway several times. I have taken car into dealership and was told that I have to wait for an update in car computer system. 2. the car stereo system randomly shuts off. The stereo also randomly loses sound. I have taken car in for this also. I was told to wait for an update.

- Eureka, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 012020

Camry

  • 6,000 miles
When attempting to start the car from sitting just overnight, the dash will flash and click as if the battery is dead. The car won't start and has to be jumped. However when you have the car checked, it's not a problem with the battery. There is something draining the battery overnight that I haven't been able to diagnose. Nothing is plugged in and the lights are all turned off. The car is simply draining itself. There are only 6000 miles on the clock and no other outside factors that I can think of could be contributing to this issue. Also related to the electronics going crazy, is the rcd feature used while is reverse gear. After the car is jumped, that feature needs to be reset by a technician so the back up camera system works properly. This is very quickly becoming more then an annoyance.

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 152020

Camry 4-cyl

  • miles
The battery of car runs at 12V when idle and power never has been more then that. Either manufacture installed a poor quality batt. Or defective one. Please ck into this. Thanks. Other lssue is noise engine compare to other hybrids.

- Sun Valley, NV, USA

problem #3

Apr 292020

Camry 4-cyl

  • 105 miles
Daytona Toyota disconnected my dcm data control module because it was draining the battery and causing it to go dead. However now my audio entertainment system emtine 3.0 will not work.

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Mar 122020

Camry

  • 4,800 miles
The car can sit for 1 day without driving or not starting it and it will not start the next day. It has to be jump started.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #1

Mar 182020

Camry

  • 1,900 miles
Rodents appear to be attracted to the engine compartment where they are eating critical wiring. The wiring is associated with the fuel injection system. I had the vehicle repaired with the dealership, costing me $600. After returning the vehicle from these repairs at the dealership, I parked the vehicle at home and again rodents entered the engine compartment and chewed up additional wiring the very next day. The new repairs cost me and additional $600. The home is located in a rural area under a carport. I have lived in this home for seven years and have other cars parked adjacent to the automobile in question. No other vehicles, however, have had or are having problems with rodents. I will be trading in this vehicle immediately. I can not afford these costly repair bills.

- Conroe, TX, USA