Toyota Camry Hybrid warning lights comes on

Filed Jul 19, 2025 · Acceleration, Engine · MS · crash

I could not crank my car, all the lights were on, on the dashboard, reducing power, stuck in limp mode

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · CA

Brake actuator: my brakes were making a creaking noise /thumping when pressed...in which case I thought it was just time for regular maintenance. About 0430, december 21, 2017 (my wedding anniversary) I was driving on the highway 99south headed from fresno, ca to tulare, ca...about a 45min drive. While on the highway, my car started to make random chiming sounds that did not seem to come from anywhere particular. There was no indicator light associated with the sound...it was just random sounds I had never heard before. That went on periodically for the next 20-30mins. I finally made it to the prosperity ave off-ramp and began to press the breaks. Immediately, all of the lights on my panel lit up and a steady, high pitch sound came on and I couldn't stop my car. I panicked, continuously trying to break pushing hard as I can. I ended up being able to lead it off the exit and into a popeyes parking lot next to the off-ramp where it eventually came to a stop. Thank the lord that no one was on the road that early in the morning. The car was towed from tulare back to fresno (toyota corporate office would not refund that 200 bucks). Toyota dealership said it was the break actuator, it was a "warranty" that they'd cover at no cost. I asked why I wasn't notified since the situation is life threatening and there were no answers for that. Toyota had my car for about a month because I demanded they repair everything associated with the breaks...quite honestly I was just afraid to drive the car. Eventually, I drove it again with my anxiety gradually diminishing...but by no means gone. I visited a mental health doctor to help, although it didn't. 23 july 2019, it went out again. Will post that event on separate entry.

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · CA

Break actuator, 2nd event event 1 complaint number 11234969 23 july 2019, dropped my car off with toyota clovis same dealership (jacob was my rep) because my brakes was making the creaking sound/thumping. I asked him to check my brakes and if that wasn't the problem, call me to let me know what the problem was. He called me later that day and said it was the brakes, they went ahead and changed the brake pads. He said they recommend to change brake actuator fluid? Since it wasn't done when they changed the actuator previously and he was going to charge me. I commented that it should have been done back in 2017 when the brake actuator originally failed. I asked if it would affect my car, drivability, etc. And jacob said no it should drive fine with no problems other than a few settle sounds. He said but the brakes are fixed and it's no longer making the sound/ thumping. So I declined the fluid service. 25 july 2019, I was going to get my daughter from school. By then, it had started to make the cheaking noise/thumping. I got just about to her summer school (on fowler ave) and all of the lights on my panel lit up again. I pulled over and called my husband. I drove it home slow. We called toyota, spoke to the manager, explained that this had happened before. I just paid them $240 for brake pads that I didn't need. I refused to drive the car. The dealership was closing in 1.5hrs which left no time for tow truck. My husband drove it to the dealership, I followed in his car. Toyota (jacob) gave me a loaner. 25 july 2019, the manager called and said the issue was the brake actuator failed again but because the part which is obviously a defective (manager actually agreed) was only covered for a year, I'd have to contact corporate to see if they could change it out at no cost. I will call tomorrow (26 july 2019)...although, I do not plan on ever driving this car again.

Filed Mar 7, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 140,000 miles · GA

The hand brake light keeps coming on and off while driving. The car feels like it's coasting and have no traction control. All of the sudden, all lights turn on dashboard and check vsc system comes on, brakes are hard to engage and steering control is difficult. Car drives like that for about 5 minutes and then all goes back to normal. Few days later it starts up again with the break lights coming on and off. It happens during different driving conditions: straight city street, while turning, going down a hill or attempting to come to a stop. This makes it really scary as I am in a very dangerous situation when I am trying to break and the break do not engage and steering control is affected. I have taken it to mechanic after the incidents and they cannot diagnose the issue and there are no failure codes. However, the issue keeps going on making me terrified to drive the car.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · CO

Brakes fail after all warning lights come on regardless of speed

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · GA

When I drive this car I press the brakes and they do not engage or they engage on a delay. . While driving I attempted brake to slow entry into uphill driveway. All lights on driver panel lit up. Brakes did not respond to slow down or stop. With full force I depressed brake pedal. This is happening from last couple of months.

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 Jul 9, 2018 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · FL

Driving on a highway at 70mph when the dashboard lit up with several lights, including emergency, brake and ABS, and a check vsc system indication. Luckily, I was able to cruise and carefully apply the brake at several intervals to stop. This is an ongoing and known ABS actuator problem in 07 toyota camry hybrids. The toyota dealer will not cover the $3k cost to replace the actuator because it is past the 10 year limit. Please either issue a recall or extend the warranty. This is not safe for consumers.

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 182,450 miles · TN

Brake light came on, then sudden power braking system failure while driving on a two lane busy road at a curve, there was a ding sound, then simultaneously, a vsc warning message and multiple warning lights illuminated. Only manual braking allowed stoppage of vehicle. Extremely dangerous situation that could have had tragic results .

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 132,000 miles · FL

The vsc warning system came on including several warning lights. The ABS actuator failed. I am told this is a known issue but is out of warranty and the repair is $1500-$2000. This should have been recalled.