Toyota Camry Hybrid oil consumption problems

Filed Feb 11, 2025 · Fuel system · OH

We purchased the 2025 Camry XSE on December 31st, 2024. We brought the car home on 1/3/25 we parked the vehicle in our driveway for 2 days. On the 2nd day we actually attempted to drive the car and 20 minutes into the drive the low engine oil light came on. the next morning we returned the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. They stated it was a bad battery cell and replaced the battery. I left the dealership and 30 minutes later the low engine light, and system stopped front radar sensor blocked light began to come on simultaneously. We contacted the dealer immediately. They scheduled to have the car towed back to the dealership. This was on 1/6/25. The vehicle was picked up on 1/9/25. The vehicle is still at the dealership today 2/11/25.

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 187,000 miles · GA

I have a 2019 toyota camry hybrid , I have always taken very good care of it maintenance wise etc. ,my wife & I were driving a few days ago and heard a ticking noise that sounded odd so we immediately stopped at a pep boys as it sounded oddly- I he gentlemen there checked the oil mind you we always only ever take the car to toyota dealerships but had never heard this ticking noise and wanted to check right away. The gentleman told us that we needed oil and proceeded to add 2qts if oil , he checked again and added 2more quarts , we also have never had to add oil nor have we burned oil in his car ever in between oil changes - this was very odd as we have never enemies had a drop of oil in our driveway ever. So after the oil was added we started the car and the ticking noise had subsided, we headed towards our home and a severe loud clanking noise way worse than before started and a light came on telling us to immediately pull over and to place the car in park- we towed to toyota immediately and were told that we needed a new engine- later I read about a defect that we were never told about, not in a recall nor otherwise, our person at toyota dealership said nothing either about their ever being a problem with this car nor a recall if any sort and I certainly never received anything in the mail either - not only is this a safety issue but is pure fraud and negligence in toyota's part to ignore and say nothing at all - I am not under warranty but not his defect was never brought to our attention- what can I do ? Possibly due in a small claims court ? Please help - I have entered my VIN# in a couple different sites and then here is no recall or anything whatsoever closely related to this under this VIN # this actually happened on 6-16-2019 but this system would not allow me to enter the correct date for some reason!

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 161,000 miles · KY

The engine started to burn oil excessively about 1 year after I purchased the car in 2013 and now in 2018 there are 2 cylinders with low pressure and the dealership has told me I need a new engine. The car is not giving a code : check vsc system and the car cuts completely off while driving, no control of brakes or acceleration, very dangerous. I was traveling on a city street and the car just cut completely off and all lights and bells illuminated on the dash board. The oil consumption problem ultimately burnt the engine up and toyota would not repair the car.

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Engine · PA

My car consumes oil (will run empty) after a few thousand miles. I contacted toyota and there was a campaign pack in 2016. While they could produce dates and the alleged address they sent the campaign information too, I never received it. Both notices did not arrive at my house. Reading the complaints, I see I'm not the only one whom has this issue. I am the first and only owner of this vehicle.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Engine · 169,000 miles · KS

Engine is burning excessive amounts of oil. Toyota refuses to issue recall on premature wearing engine components

Filed Feb 10, 2018 · Engine · 181,000 miles · IL

Excessive oil consumption at a rate of 4 quarts every 3000 miles.

Filed Feb 10, 2018 · Engine · 142,000 miles · IL

Excessive oil consumption

Filed Jan 27, 2018 · Engine · 270,000 miles · NJ

Went to get an oil change from toyota dealerships - the oil consumption test were run and it detected normal (tested twice because inconclusive). The check engine light went on when traveling out of state, there was no indication of lose of engine oil and then car made a strange sound. Vehicle stopped on the bridge, it sounded like something was bragging with the engine. The vehicle was moving and presented not signs of problems when this incident occurred, the vehicle was normally serviced at dealerships and have always responded to updates. The motor did not show signs of wear or tear, was taken into the dealership for service and did not know of the excessive oil consumption. The vehicle is now located in virginia beach, the mileage is over 260,000 and to have the vehicle towed back to my residence would be too costly. The vehicle repairs have been estimated to cost $3000 to repair the motor and more to replace the motor.

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Engine · CA

Excessive engine oil consumption. Have to add oil at 830 miles. Brought to the dealership numerous times for oil consumption test but was always told it passed the test. Received a warranty enhancement notification from toyota but it's already expired. It was not expired when I brought my car to the dealership numerous times.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Engine · 120,000 miles · VA

My 2007 camry hybrid had a high level of oil consumption from the time I bought it.... When I would take it to get oil changes there would be no advising of a leak, so while I thought it to be very odd and inconvenient I continued to top off my vehicle , as frequently as my check engine oil light came on. On july 26,2017. My "car maintenance required" light came on I told myself I'd go to the mechanic on that weekend which was only a couple days away. Only july 27,2017 on my way to work I started to hear a very loud knocking noise. I had no clue what the noise was but I pulled into an auto zone and popped the hood. It was the engine that was knocking very loudly. I turned the car off and I checked the oil. The dipstick was bone dry. Where did 5 quarts of oil go in less then 3,000 miles of driving? Why was there no engine oil low warning on my car? I took the car to a shop where my engine was pronounced dead, which toyota charged me $115.00 to diagnose. There was an extended warranty on this vehicle because these models were notorious for drinking up oil and I had no idea about it. The toyota rep said there was letters sent out before the extended warranty expired to the previous owner. I had no idea this was a known issue! There were no letters mailed to me and I purchased the vehicle right around the exact same time the extended warranty expired. The toyota mechanic said I have to find a way to pay for the repair and a rebuild engine is $5,000 or I can buy a brand new engine for 12,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!the only reason I decided to purchase a toyota was because of how they're well known for lasting forever. How was a supposed to know about this situation? And I am very disappointed. This is ridiculous and I hope they plan to rectify the situation. If the engine had given out while I was on the highway, I could have lost my life