Toyota Camry fuel smell problems

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Engine · 35,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an unspecified speed, the driveshaft malfunctioned, the suspension and bushings operated abnormally, and the "All-Wheel Drive Malfunction" warning light illuminated. The contact stated that defective coil springs caused premature tire wear. An oil leak occurred alongside an abnormal fuel odor emanating from the vehicle. In addition, the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to two separate dealers for diagnostic testing. The first dealer diagnosed an oil pan failure, and the second dealer determined that the oil level sensor was inoperable. The oil leak was repaired; however, the dealers declined to perform further repairs on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2026 · WV

2023 Camry xle hybrid.With a full tank of gas I parked call in basement garage to avoid getting snow on vechile.Then a few days latter garage smells like gas.i can smell gas by the gas door. Has happened several times.Took to dealership they said their are no errors showing up.I feel gas fumes in house is a safety concern.car is under warranty and they charged for checking.I see on line post where other people have had issues with gas fumes problems.

Filed Oct 30, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · IL

When I purchased this vehicle there were no problems, no lights on my dash, the trim all matched and was the color blue. Then after having a falling out with some family members I started noticing problems with my HVAC system. It started with antifreeze leaks then id fix it and the next week the radiator hose would be leaking again. I started really keeping track of everything about my car after that. Next I started noticing parts changed and parts missing. My VSC fuse block in the engine bay is completely missing now. Next I started noticing while driving my seat would move without me doing anything. The family member that I had a falling out with is in the HVAC union also. While driving I hear some type of switch click on and a gas smell starting coming out of my vents. Also I noticed after getting an aliment done that someone had adjusted the aliment bolts over night it's very noticable. You can clearly see where someone ran new electric wires for something. I went to the police 3 the mea about the issue but no investigation. Please help.

Filed Jul 8, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

On hot days, fuel vapor escapes from the gas tank's filler pipe and condenses and pools inside the fuel access door. The area around the car smells of gas. Sometimes it runs down the side of the car and drips on the ground. This has ruined the paint. We can't put the car in the garage because of the smell, and we are concerned that in an accident there could be a fire. We don't know what part has failed. Toyota installed an upgraded gas cap, but leak is still happening. The safety risks are breathing of gas fumes in and around the car, and the increased risk of fire in an accident. We kept a detailed log of the conditions under which this happens, and shared the log and also video recordings with Freeman Toyota near us in Santa Rosa California. We left the car with them for two hot days (XXX 2024) and they were able to reproduce the problem. The leakage is noticeable only in hot weather, so we first observed the problem in the summer of 2020. Below I have entered the most recent date when we observed the problem (with the upgraded gas cap): [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 31, 2023 · Fuel system · CA

Since we bought the vehicle new in late 2018, in hot weather we sometimes see gas running down the side of the car below the filler pipe door, and a little puddle of gas on the rubber just inside the filler pipe door. We can't park the car in our garage because of the gas fumes, and we worry that in a collision, the underlying cause could make a fire more likely. We've had the car to the dealer service department and they can't find a cause. I know from a www search that other Camry owners have had the same problem. The dealership wants us to leave the car with them long enough for them to observe the problem, but we can't handle the financial risk of the service and the car rental while our car is at the garage being monitored for the problem. And of course it is a waste of time trying to get Toyota to take responsibility, which is why we're writing to you. The date entered in this submission is the first time we noticed it (it was the first hot weather since we bought the car).

Filed May 9, 2022 · Brakes, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling there was an abnormal fuel odor detected. The contact stated that there was also a grinding sound while applying the brakes. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a fuel leak and ABS sensor failure. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the tank was rusted and was also replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2022 · Fuel system · MA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor detected. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was made aware of a fuel leak. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2021 · Fuel system · 24,800 miles · IL

Our 2019 camry was taken in for service under the fuel pump recall and after picking the vehicle up after repair we drove the vehicle for 45 minutes and had a pounding headache, nausea and close to vomiting from fuel vapors inside the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and they stated it was ok. The next morning we woke up to our garage smelling dumped out gasoline and the inside of the camry was overwhelmed with gasoline odor and vapors. We called the local fire department who had two fire department crew examine the vehicle and they agreed it smelled like gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and they had a factory rep look at the fuel pump who stated as reported to us there was not a proper seal. We picked up the vehicle on 4/17/21 and on 4/20/21 as the shampoo smell was going away from where they shampooed the back seat the gasoline smell is now there again. The only way to properly fix this instead of guessing where the fuel leak is would be to use a gas detector that measures in parts per million and locate the leak and also likely replace the carpet at a minimum. We need your help in resolving the serious safety issue.

Filed Dec 4, 2020 · TN · 1 injury

My 2014 toyota camry causes eye irritation and burning. Mostly likely this is due to a faulty HVAC system and/or compartment seals that could be channeling trace amounts of exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment. I have taken the car to the local toyota dealer who says there is nothing wrong with the car. This happens every single time I drive the car. This does not happen when I drive my other car, I.e. My eyes aren't the problem. I am worried that I may be inhaling something toxic and am absolutely terrified about taking the car on long drives.

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Fuel system · 8,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) at thomasville toyota located at 14724 us-19, thomasville, ga 31757. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The same dealer was contacted and informed of the issue. The contact was referred to the manufacturer to file a complaint. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.