Electrical System Problems of Toyota Camry - part 2

Toyota Camry owners have reported 754 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the Camry.

36 Electrical System problem of the 2008 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 07/01/2024

Abs light on, brake warning light on, difficult to brake, air conditioner malfunctioning and seems connected to this issue.

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37 Electrical System problem of the 2021 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 06/26/2024

The driver side rear door would not open from the inside or outside. Once the dealership opened the back door, the vehicle would no longer lock at all. There was nothing to indicate this would be a problem. Now my car will not lock at all and this is a safety hazard. Also, not being able to open a door from the inside or outside is a major safety issue and my vehicle is available for inspection.

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38 Electrical System problem of the 2018 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 06/14/2024

Upon leaving my home the “check engine” light turned on suddenly after only less than 2 minutes of driving . The “ics malfunction” light also turned on. The car pulled and stalled when pushing the gas and velocity stalled. Engine light turned said something similar to “engine overheating park in a safe place” . Not sure exact words. I was able drive less then one mile to get the car to Toyota penske of downey. I had the diagnostic done and the service provider stated the car needed an electrician water pump replacement. My car has very little mileage and was not running for long for it to over heat.

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39 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 05/30/2024

While driving my car lost all power and my check engine light came on saying it needed to go to Toyota for inspection!.

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40 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 05/16/2024

Car battery is dead . Battery is drained without cause, especially if car is park for 3 days or more. I have battery replaced before but still dies if not driven.

41 Electrical System problem of the 2016 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 05/09/2024

Malfunction of connections to radio system. All buttons surrounding radio, including radio control buttons on steering wheel, do not function. The screen still turns on and displays the typical homescreen but the screen does not function either leaving the radio system stuck on the home screen. Again , none of the buttons and/or screen functions work connected to the radio. The clock time is still displayed and will change but it is the wrong time but once again, cannot be changed because the functions surrounding the radio do not work.

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42 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 04/21/2024

Coolant bypass valve not functioning and needs to be repaired. Car can overheat or cause other electrical issues. Dealer stated this is a frequent issue for a lot of models. Not covered under warranty.

43 Electrical System problem of the 1997 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 04/13/2024

In January my starter caught on fire while driving down the road, and again in April causing me to lose days of work. Caused positive cable to battery to melt.

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44 Electrical System problem of the 2024 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 04/04/2024

I believe my airbags are not going to function properly due to sensors or the airbags themselves. The dashboard warning light "doesn't stay on long enough" to indicate an issue per service tech and wouldn't be assesed. There are no independent locations that can pull any reports with my VIN.

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45 Electrical System problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 03/16/2024

All warnings light are popping up mention malfunction on break and lda system comes and goes away.

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46 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 03/11/2024

The 12-volt battery has gone totally dead twice. Replaced the battery 2 times. Both batteries were fairly new. I believe there is some sort of drain on the battery that the test doesn't show. At a Toyota dealership, they said I didn't drive the car enough. When the battery failed the last time, I had driven the car over 1000 miles in the previous days before letting the car sit for 2 days. No way should the battery die this quickly.

47 Electrical System problem of the 2015 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 03/02/2024

Intermittent eps warning light illuminates during highway driving with steering wheel lock-up subsequently followed by a reset of certain electrically powered items associated with but not necessarily limited to the following systems: 1. Stability control system warning indication 2. Tpms light 3. Radio power cycles 4. Check engine light. After turning the car off and then back on again these issues clear initially, but will intermittently happen at random durations of time anywhere from an additional 1 to 3 hours of driving. I've been discussing with Toyota customer service, who has known issues with the 2015 Toyota Camry under NHTSA campaign 15v144000, but they are trying to tell me that it only applies to v6 and hybrid 2015 Camry's. I feel that this is also applicable to my vehicle VIN: 4t1bf1fk5fu084707. I feel Toyota is refusing to acknowledge this critical safety issue affecting more 2015 Toyota Camry vehicles. I've never had an issue like this with 5 other previously owned vehicles. When asked if I could pay for the fix myself they informed me that it is not possible without a recall! my Toyota dealer is refusing to fix the issue and Toyota customer service hasn't responded in over 3 weeks to my inquiry.

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48 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 02/29/2024

Started vehicle and went to back up. Car slammed into reverse and disply showed drive start control malfunction. The service engine light came on. I removed the battery to reset the error message and the following dayi took it to the dealership. They checked it out and told me that they didnt find anything wrong with it since it wasnt displaying a service engine light. So I went home with it. The next day it did it again so I took it back to them while the condition was happening. Which insisted of the error message, serv eng light, gearshift indicator displaying drive and park at the same time. Also the door locks were continually locking and unlocking. They put a new water valve plus a neut switch assy and a new xmission lever in it and told me it was fixed. I picked it up and the next day it did it again. Returned it to them and they said that the new part was possibly bad from Toyota, ordered a new one, put it in and said it was all good now. I picked car up and 9 months later its happening again. Not sure what to do. Please help.

49 Electrical System problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 02/20/2024

On three separate occasions the pre collision system has inappropriately activated while driving at high speeds. It seems to occur during dusk/dark and when it is raining. Two out of the three times it applied the brake, which easily could have resulted in an accident. I inspected the wiring for one of the sensors underneath the hood which appears fine. The sensors were cleaned off in all of these instances.

50 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 02/18/2024

After not driving for a couple days I was unable to start my Toyota Camry. The battery had drained for the 3rd time since buying this car in 2020. Safety - n/a dealer confirmed issue. Yes the dealership no warning lamps.

51 Electrical System problem of the 2002 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 02/16/2024

The components or systems that have failed are (catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, air bag control module, engine including head gasket) my safety is at risk due to catalytic converter not functioning properly producing harmful carbon monoxide that can be smelled through air vents, air bag control module not functioning which will not able to initiate the deployment of airbag in the event of a wreck/accident could lead to fatality. Engine not functioning properly due to blown head gasket which could lead to overheating amongst other things. Vehicle has been inspected by dealership. Yes there are warning lights prior to failure (check engine light).

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52 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 02/15/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the "failure - ignition control" message was displayed. The contact stated that occasionally the seat belt warning chime failed to turn off while the seat belt was secured. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start, and all four door latches failed to unlock while using the key fob. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

53 Electrical System problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 01/24/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after replacing the battery, the vehicle was able to start; however, the infotainment system became inoperable and continuously rebooted. The contact stated that the rearview camera was still operable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the infotainment system needed to be replaced, and a repair fee was charged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

54 Electrical System problem of the 2013 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 01/20/2024

This complaint has to do with Toyota's electrical steering. I will begin this complaint by explaining what I've learned about the new Toyota vehicles. I've been having electrical problems with my car for the past year. It started with the radio going in and out about eight months ago, and now it has been out completely for two months. The tire pressure sensor warning light cycled intermittently when the radio went out. When the radio finally quit working, the tire pressure warning light stays on constantly. When I researched replacing the radio with a non-Toyota radio, I had to replace all of the wiring harnesses (steering control and radio, and there is another harness that I can't remember -- this is from bestbuy). If you don't replace all of the wiring harnesses, you lose the functions of the electrical and warning system, for example, the tire pressure warning lights. In my research (on the internet), I found that the electrical steering can go out if the system receives a signal that the tires are out of alignment and tire pressure warnings. I check my tire pressure every week because the warning light is on. I do not have a tire pressure reset button on my car. The computer or the computer board on the radio periodically pings the sensors. I began hearing a humming noise from the front right side of my car. I originally thought it was a tension pully on the belt because of the cold weather and no warning light. I drove my car about ten miles with the humming noise. Then, the power steering came on, and the steering became almost impossible. (I learned to drive in vehicles without power steering. ) within minutes of the power steering light coming on, I had a catastrophic failure of all systems in my car. Every warning light on the dashboard was on. After about two minutes, the lights cycled off. About one minute later, they came back on. The difficulty driving without the power steering would have been a bad accident if I had been on the interstate.

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55 Electrical System problem of the 2017 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 01/15/2024

My Toyota Camry se 2017 while driving on freeway, my car started to smell like something burning few minutes later the car radio and lighting started to go crazy on off flashing randomly. Going on off random screens by itself. I tried turning radio off but it wouldn't let me. When car turnkey is on without running the warning lights says check charging system. Dealer says not sure why it says that but nothing wrong I replaced a battery already bottom half radio doesn't work. Cranking sound in steering wheel prior to this about 5months replaced arm controls. Noise still happens when turning.

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56 Electrical System problem of the 2018 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 01/01/2024

Door actuators. I replaced the driver side actuator within the first two years of ownership and now the front passenger door actuator is going bad.

57 Electrical System problem of the 2016 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 12/24/2023

This 2016 Toyota Camry le developed a steering problem. Initially, the steering pulled mildly to the left when the car was cold. This resolved after 5 minutes of driving. My mechanic could find no problem with the steering. Eventually (2 weeks) the steering would additionally intermittently pull moderately to the right. This was not reproducible. If I did not hold the wheel firmly, the car would turn off the road or across the lane to the right. Within one week the car would became difficult to start. Two days later the battery failed completely. Replacing the battery totally corrected the steering problems. I conclude that the failing battery could not adequately power the electric motors in the power steering. This was the first sign of a failing battery. I had never heard of this before. There was no warning light. I believe that such an unusual sign of a failing battery should be publicized as an important warning for all cars with electrically controlled power steering.

58 Electrical System problem of the 2017 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 12/15/2023

Second time this has happened in 2 years. Driving on the freeway and the car’s electrical system shuts off. No power to any electrical, lights flicker, all dash lights came on. Car would not start, then to repair it the battery needed to be replaced and the alternator needed to be replaced. Very dangerous as I immediately lose power steering, lights, etc.

59 Electrical System problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 12/01/2023

The car randomly slams on the brakes even when you aren’t near anything. Yes it’s available for inspection. The safety problem is you could be rear ended at any time when this occurs. My husband was driving on the freeway at high speeds when it happened one time. The other incidents happened to me thankfully at a slower speed but while moving on the road. Also while pulling out or into parking spots. I know it is a safety feature so you don’t hit things but I know how to drive and when I can back up safely without it slamming the brakes on. It has not been inspected and there were no warning lights indicating something was wrong.

60 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 11/28/2023

The vehicle has a parasitic electrical drain that has lead to my wife being stranded twice.

61 Electrical System problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 11/17/2023

You absolutely can not pull out in traffic because the car has a horrible lag, it’s as if it stalls at initial acceleration. Whether it’s pulling out of a side street, setting off from a stop light, or occasionally while already moving and speeding up. When stepping on the vehicle’s accelerator pedal, there was a lag of around five seconds or so before the vehicle started to accelerate at all. Yes it’s available for inspection upon request. The safety issue is the car can kill you at any moment but you never know when! the dealer has “fixed” the issue once already with a recall. The vehicle has not been inspected again because you never know when it will happen and they think they already fixed the issue! initially I got warning lights before the recall and had the vehicle towed 3 times in the first month of owning it for its problem. Now it just does the same stuff without warning lights and hasn’t broken down yet.

62 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 11/12/2023

My engine has a sludge of oil and it was expensive to repair. The convertible top n windows malfunction and the electrical system stopped the windows from rolling up n down and out of no where they go down on their own,so I have many problems when it rains due to the windows.

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63 Electrical System problem of the 2011 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 10/21/2023

Fraude DE odómetro en la compra DE el auto.

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64 Electrical System problem of the 2009 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 10/19/2023

Dear, I am writing to formally document a complaint regarding the abs (anti-lock braking system) warning lights actuator in my 2009 Toyota Camry hybrid, I noticed an issue with the abs system, which prompted the activation of the warning lights on my vehicle’s dashboard. The problem I encountered involves the following: 1. Abs warning lights: the abs warning lights, including the abs indicator and the brake system warning light, suddenly illuminated on the dashboard without any prior warning or indication of an issue. 2. Braking performance: subsequent to the illumination of the warning lights, I noticed a significant decrease in the vehicle’s braking performance, especially during emergency stops and when driving on slippery or wet surfaces. This issue presents a serious safety concern as it impacts the vehicle’s ability to maintain safe braking in various conditions. Confirming the abs actuator as the likely source of the problem. I kindly request that this complaint be addressed promptly, as I believe that a malfunctioning abs system poses a substantial safety risk to both the driver and other road users. I trust that Toyota’s commitment to customer safety and satisfaction will lead to a quick resolution of this matter. Please contact me at 224-410-9928 or jeetpatel910998@gmail. Com to schedule the necessary repairs or to discuss any additional information required. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to this pressing issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely,.

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65 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 09/15/2023

I purchased my Toyota Camry 2020 in 2021. I am at 56k miles and my car hasn’t started up without a jump for three weeks now. Car battery and alternator checked in excellent condition but somehow battery always drained. Found out that there was a bulletin back in 2020 on this issue that I was never made aware of so now I’m past 36 and Toyota states I have to pay for the update needed to keep my car running which is ridiculous because had I received this update upon purchase in 2021 this wouldnt have happened. This car is brand new and for them to say I have to pay for this issue they have neglected to take care of is unfair. There should be a class action suit against Toyota for this.

66 Electrical System problem of the 2013 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 09/01/2023

The panel that controls the interior lights, garage door operation, moon window and an sos button appeared to have an electrical malfunction and part of that control panel which is on the ceiling between the moon window and mirror melted due a heat source. I do not know what caused the problem but took the vehicle to a dealer and they would not advise on what made the plastic melt. In my opinion that could have caused a fire as the vehicle is in the garage when not in use.

67 Electrical System problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 08/26/2023

This is an extension to a previous complaint filed 8/15/23, complaint #11538570 I'm still experiencing safety issues and engine related problems with this vehicle after towing it to the dealership 8/8/23. Following 14 days of non-dtc codes coming up, at sloane glenside Toyota service center, the computer diagnostic finally revealed p107a2a and p12d501 issues. Although these codes indicate a fuel sensor and fuel pump control and electrical failure issues, the technician replaced a "vacuum switching value because of a low fuel pressure. I picked up the vehicle after the codes were reportedly cleared, and 5 days later, on 8/26, new dashboard warnings revealed a lda malfunction, pre-collison malfunction, and a secondary break malfunction; all safety related, that caused the vehicle engine light to reappear, shaking violently, idling and eventually shutting down while traveling at approx. 30 miles, in the middle of a busy baltimore avenue, philadelphia, road. I was unable to report this concern again to the dealer as it was on Saturday, after 5pm, and no staff was onsite. I plan to tow the vehicle back to Toyota first thing Monday morning, 8/28/23.

68 Electrical System problem of the 2019 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 08/22/2023

When driving home I was doing about 25 mph when my car stalled and 5 or 6 display lights came on. ( secondary collision brake system malfunction, check engine, charging system malfunction, lda malfunction and engine stopped steering power low. ) so I costed into the nearest parking lot blocking an entrance to the facility, so I wouldn’t be blocking traffic on a busy 2 lane road at lunch time. So I then put car in park and shut it off and waited. I tried starting my car and it started but raved up and shut off. So I turned key off and waited 10 minutes. I tried 2 more times waiting 5 minutes longer each time. As I’m writing this I’m waiting for tow truck cause now my car won’t start at all. But I had someone bring an obd tool and p2119,2111, codes showed up.

69 Electrical System problem of the 2020 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 08/21/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the front end of the vehicle made abnormal exploding sounds and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery had exploded, and the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "pre-collision warning malfunction” was intermittently displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving on another occasion, the message "maintenance required" and messages indicating the pre-collision, anti-lock and abs malfunction, and to contact the nearest dealer were displayed. The contact also stated that an alarm persistently sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was due to rodents damaging electrical wires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion, and the mechanic determined that the failure was caused by the acidic residues that remained in the hood after the battery explosion. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be repaired. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 74,480.

70 Electrical System problem of the 2018 Toyota Camry

Failure Date: 07/25/2023

My vehicle is displaying a low break message and is telling me to park for safety. However, the vehicle is not movable from my garage.



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