2007 Toyota Camry: engine failure

Filed Dec 22, 2025 · Engine · GA

I purchased my 2007 Toyota Camry brand new. Since early ownership, the vehicle has suffered from excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota acknowledged this issue and performed major engine repairs at a Toyota dealership, including replacing pistons and piston rings under their oil consumption program, but the defect continued. The vehicle continues to consume approximately 1.5 quarts of oil every 1–2 months. This defect affects engine reliability and long-term safety. Despite these repairs, the oil consumption problem was never resolved. I was instructed by Toyota to track the amount of oil I was forced to purchase and was told I would be reimbursed. I complied, but Toyota never reimbursed me. I have an extensive repair history with Toyota. A Toyota dealership technician informed me that my repair history is unusually extensive and described it as a “book” in Toyota’s system. The vehicle continues to consume excessive oil, requiring frequent top-offs that pose a risk of engine failure if not constantly monitored. Toyota has failed to permanently correct a known defect despite repeated repair attempts. I believe this is a widespread defect affecting 2007 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine and request the federal safety agency review this matter.

Filed Oct 26, 2024 · Engine · GA

The problem that I have is the same as the one I years ago. There was a recall on 2007 Toyota Camrys for oil consumption. At the time I waws never getting the maintenance indicator because the engine would run low on oil before I needed an oil change. I am having the same problem again. The car is not leaking oil. It's consuming oil. I now must drive around with extra oil in the trunk in case the oil is low. I have been a Toyota owner since 1986. I have always thought of Toyota as being one of the most reliable cars on the road. I have taken the car to the dealer near me (Toyota South Morrow, GA). Of course they do not want to further investigate this problem further. But I am sure is the problem. My mechanic also agrees that this is likely the problem.? What component failed? Engine / Oil How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car could stop at any time with engine failure, blown gaskets, etc. The problem is easily reproduce every oil change. Toyota Dealership has reviewed the problem. Now the consumption is so bad I have to check the oil every 2 weeks. The low oil indicator does not come on. Is there another recall possible if this first recall doesn't fix the problem permanently.

Filed Jun 12, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · WI · crash · 2 injuries

The contact had a 2007 Toyota Camry loaner vehicle from the dealer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the contact drove the vehicle at an undisclosed speed when the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The brakes seized and failed to stop the vehicle immediately while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle drove through an intersection and crashed into another vehicle coming from the opposite direction. The air bags were deployed. The vehicle then crashed into two parked vehicles at another dealer, Appleton Motorcars Sales & Service (1221 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54914), and came to a complete stop. Appleton Motorcars Sales & Service contacted the police, and a police report was filed. The fire department arrived on the scene and helped the contact exit the vehicle. The contact was unaware if a fire department report had been filed. The contact sustained contusions on her chest, right leg, and right hand, as well as severe headaches. The contact later received medical attention. The contact's passenger sustained chest pain and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The dealer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with their insurance information. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 22, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 166,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an abnormal amount of engine oil. The contact stated that there was no oil leaks found. The contact stated that the engine oil was topped off and changed more frequently than was required with 3,000 miles. The check engine warning was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an unknown engine failure which caused an excessive engine oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor a dealer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2020 · Engine · 153,000 miles · TX · fire

While driving home from school my motor threw a rod due to lack of oil. I had no warning what so ever before this happening. Not to mention just got my oil changed 1 month prior to this happening

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Transmission · 215,000 miles · NY

While driving across nebraska (possibly just inside wyoming) heading to colorado on sun june 29th, on I-80 (very long, 80mph speed-limit highway), my camry with 215,000 miles suddenly gave a 'check hybrid engine' code, which caused the gas-pedal to be unresponsive. The check engine symbol also came on. The electronic 'trip information' data-graphic showed my hybrid battery was down to one pink-line suggesting low-power in the hybrid battery. I was able to pull over smoothly. Over the course of two hours waiting for a tow-truck that never arrived, I turned the vehicle on/off a few times to verify the on-board GPS for our location (all electrical systems within the vehicle still worked). At around the two hour waiting-mark, when I turned the vehicle back on, the 'check hybrid engine' alert and the check-engine symbol both disappeared, & I was able to safely drive the vehicle the additional 50+ miles to my final destination in fort collins colorado. I took it to a dealership in colorado & two codes were registered: poaof-204 - engine failed to start (?? The vehicle always 'started' so I'm not clear about this code) and p3190 - poor engine power. Even though I was able to limp the vehicle around fort collins, the hybrid battery would only get up to three charge lines (blue), which isn't even half-charged, before trickling back down to the two or even one pink-line. The vehicle is currently in-transit on a carrier truck to my home back in buffalo, ny. The vehicle's always been reliable to this point, and I have had it since approximately 23,000 miles (when I took it over from my father). I am concerned that this problem is the same problem affecting certain prius models (2011-2015) where the gas engine no longer communicates/charges the hybrid engine. The vehicle passed nys inspection with an oil change in june 2020. Thank you for your time.

Filed Jan 16, 2020 · Engine · GA

My camry passed the oil consumption test in march 2015 at rick hendrick toyota, sandy springs georgia. I informed the technician that it should of failed because I was adding oil between maintenance visits. In december 2019 my car is burning oil faster than ever. The dealership (rick hendrick toyota in sandy springs georgia ) administered another oil consumption test. I am still doing the test. However, the manager told me the recall has expired and I am responsible for any repairs or engine replacement. I am the first and only owner of this vehicle, it has 145,000 miles. I should not be responsible for the manufacturers defect and possible oversight of toyota certified technicians.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the brakes made a weird, clicking noise. Also, the brakes seized while the brake pedal was being depressed. In addition, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the vehicle made beeping sounds while driving. The contact drove the vehicle to southern 441 toyota (9205 southern blvd, royal palm beach, fl 33411, 561‑693‑1393) where they diagnosed that the brakes were faulty and the battery was defective. The parts were replaced; however, the failure continued. The contact took the vehicle to several independent mechanics to be serviced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · 173,653 miles · VA

I have a 2007 toyota camry that the engine light is blinking and the car is making noise the oil has been charged over a 10 times since I have owned it for a year & bought from a dealer I got it look at by toyota for them to tell me I need a new engine because my oil pump is going out and rod-main bearings in the engine are bad the fuel injectors. Are going out cant run my a.c because it makes my car turn off I mean come on.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Engine · 135,000 miles · MS

We purchased a 2007 toyota camry and after three months of owning it we now need a new engine. My husband was driving the car on the highway and without warning the engine started making a funny noise and smoking. He had to stop on the highway in a turning lane at night. I am so upset that we now have a nonworking vehicle that we still owe money on. I have been reading up on this and apparently there are many 2007 models with engine failure. I'm not a detective but something is criminal about this. We work hard to pay for these vehicles....they arnt a toy we play with....we need them to get places safely. If there are so many people having this issue....it must be a manufacturer flaw. They should have to make it right.

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Engine · 128,808 miles · AZ

While driving, I had to make an emergency stop. After stopping quick, the engine oil light turned on for about 5 seconds. I checked the oil and found it to be 2.5 quarts low. My last oil change was less than 2500 miles ago. Excessive engine oil consumption is causing a low oil light and possible engine failure. This is a known problem and updated parts are available, but due to my vehicle being over 10 years old, the manufacturer will not honor the warranty extension for this problem.

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Engine · 145,000 miles · SC

Toyota has admitted on 2011 in its technical service bulletin that the engine defect in my 2007 toyota camry exhibits excessive oil consumption due to the design defect of the 2az-fe engine. It requires a piston assembly change to minimize oil consumption however the toyota dealership refuses to repair it at their own cost, this is a very significant repair costing thousands of dollars to fix. They notified me that they will not cover repairs to the engine due to an arbitrary 150,000 mile limit and a very limited time window between 2015 to 2016, after I had already spent money on repairs. This also diminshes the value of my car and more importantly exposes our family to significant safety issues. The engine continues to lose oil, and the engine becomes completely depleted of oil at the time of an oil change (every 3,000 miles) which can lead to engine failure in a moving vehicle and potential injury and loss of life. This is a very serious defect and toyota refuses to fix.