Toyota Camry Hybrid grinding brakes problems

Filed May 16, 2026 · Transmission · GA

Vehicle makes a squeaking noise from the driver front wheel at speeds between 0 - 5 mph. Toyota released a technical service bulletin T-SB-0031-26 to fix the issue. I had my vehicle serviced under the TSB. Toyota service indicated on the invoice "Driver front wheel bearing is coming apart and leaking grease causing noise. Replaced driver front wheel bearing". After a few hundred miles of driving, the squeaking noise from the driver front wheel at speeds between 0-5 mph has returned. My case is filed at the Toyota headquarters office under my name and file 260512000440. I have images, invoice and TSB, but they will not upload in the portal

Filed Feb 12, 2026 · AL

The vehicle is producing an extremely loud squealing/whining noise while driving and turning. The sound occurs at both low and high speeds. It is not subtle — it is loud enough to be heard across a large parking lot. For example, if the vehicle is at the back of a parking lot, someone standing at the front can clearly hear it. It can also be heard as I enter my neighborhood, before I am even close to my home, and my neighbors have noticed it as well. The sound resembles something rubbing or grinding against something else. It does not sound normal or consistent with typical hybrid system operation. The dealership has stated that this is simply the hybrid system; however, I also own a 2025 Camry Hybrid, and it does not make this noise. Additionally, the loaner Camry I was provided does not produce this sound either. This strongly suggests that the noise is not a normal characteristic of the vehicle. I am very concerned that there may be a mechanical issue that has not been properly diagnosed. At this point, I have been unable to receive meaningful assistance or resolution from the dealership. I am requesting a thorough inspection and clear explanation of the cause of this noise, as well as appropriate corrective action. Please advise on the next steps to resolve this matter promptly. Thank you for your attention to this issue. The system will not allow me to add a file attachment. Please reach out for copies and I will be happy to provide them.

Filed Jan 9, 2026 · Transmission · UT

There is a squeaking noise that comes from the front DRIVE SHAFT TRANSAXLE SEAL of my 2025 Toyota Camry XSE when turning the vehicle at slow speeds without applying the brakes. The vehicle was inspected by the Toyota Dealership I purchased it from and they replicated and confirmed this defect on 1-03-2026. A defective or malfunctioning axle seal can wear out over time, which can cause it to leak. If there is significant fluid loss it could lead to failure of the transmission while driving which could lead to an accident. There were no warning messages, only the symptom of the squeaking noise. The dealership states there is currently no fix to this issue and had no solution for me at this time. They stated that this issue is currently under investigation by Toyota engineers. The squeaking appears to be getting louder and more frequent.

Filed Dec 19, 2025 · Body, Wheels · OH

Loud squeak/squealing sound from inside area of the left front driver side wheel after driving for an extended amount of time (after 4 hours of driving on first observation). The squeaking is intermittent and not always able to reproduce the sound.

Filed Nov 23, 2025 · Transmission · CA

squeaking noise from left front side drive shaft at speeds of 1-5mph , known issue from forums online

Filed Nov 23, 2025 · Wheels · CA

While driving between 0-10 mph, a high pitch squeak can be heard coming from the front drivers side of the vehicle - I have it recorded on video

Filed Oct 28, 2025 · Wheels · IL

Noticed squealing noise on front drive shaft while driving at a low speed (parking) after a long drive (20-50 miles). This is a common issue as lots of people in the toyota forum has raised awareness on it.

Filed Aug 11, 2025 · Brakes, Visibility · NC

I am writing to report a couple of issues with my new 2025 Camry LE, which I purchased just one week ago. First, I've noticed a significant squeaking noise when I apply the brakes while reversing or parking. This is a consistent sound and is quite loud. It's look like there an issue with brake in new car Additionally, the windshield wipers are making a lot of noise. I've never experienced this with other vehicles, including my 2022 car, which has much quieter wipers. The noise from the new Camry's wipers is quite distracting.

Filed Sep 13, 2018 · Brakes · 29,000 miles · GA

Bought car at the end of april 2017 and in aug 2018 started having a grinding noise every time I stepped on the break pedal. Took car to dealer and they told me it was normal to have that noise that wasn't there before. Spent 3 weeks trying to get toyota to fix this issue. Car had 29k miles on it. Service technicians were extremely rude and kept on saying it was nothing and it with it. After finally getting them doing something on it the diagnosis was the ABS actuator needed to be replaced. This issue shouldn't happen at all when the car is only one year old and was still under warranty. Not to mention that I had to replace all 4 tires within 9 months because of the cheap trashy ones they had on the vehicles cel when I bought it. This was a brand new vehicle when I bought it. I contacted corporate office and complained about it. I requested an extension on my warranty due this manufacturer defect and they are denying it. Also they are telling me the replaced part will be covered under warranty until my manufacturer warranty is good which is only 6k miles from now. I need someone to help me here. I don't get to understand why a literally brand new car has this type of issues and when I seek for help they wouldn't want to fix it until I got to contact corporate office. But now that they fix it there is literally no warranty on the part that was replaced. Who guarantees me that this car won't have any other issues? I don't trust it and I am so dissatisfied if the service from toyota. I have own other im vehicles from them for at least 5 years each and never had an issue like this happening to the car, specially being a brand new car.

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · FL

For several weeks prior to 10/12/2017, I had been noticing a squeaking noise when depressing the brake to start the car and sometimes when the car was stopped at a light. I brought the car to the venice toyota dealer on 10/05/2017, and was told that the ABS actuator was failing. On 10/12/2017, all of the brake warning lights came on on my dashboard: ABS, traction control, etc., as well as the words "check vsc system." on 10/13/2017, I had the actuator assembly replaced by venice toyota, at a cost of $1990.00. Three years prior, in january 2014, I had already had the actuator assembly replaced due to the very same failure.there were many reports to the federal safety agency at that time for the same make vehicles and year range. Several months later toyota issued a vehicle warranty enhancement for the actuator system, and I was eventually reimbursed by toyota for that repair. But now it has happened again three years later. Clearly there is still a weakness in the actuator system, and I even wonder if my system was replaced by the exact same unimproved parts. Toyota is unwilling to accept any responsibility for this failure or for its repair. My car has low mileage for its age, currently at 95,000. Also, I only put on 26,700 additional miles since the actuator system first failed 3 years ago.