2022-2024 Toyota Camry, RAV4 Oil Leak from Engine Oil Level Sensor
Toyota has identified a potential issue with oil leaks originating from the Engine Oil Level Sensor area in certain 2022-2024 Camry and RAV4 vehicles. This Tech Tip advises technicians on how to handle and report these leaks to Toyota's technical assistance.
Also applies to
- Toyota Camry
- 2022, 2024
- Toyota RAV4
- 2022–2024
Symptoms
The primary symptom addressed by Toyota Tech Tip T-TT-0768-24 is a visible engine oil leak originating from the area around the Engine Oil Level Sensor. This condition has been reported by technicians on various 2022-2024 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, RAV4, and RAV4 HV models. The Tech Tip includes figures illustrating the sensor's location within the engine block and examples of oil leakage, including one detected using UV dye.
Diagnosis / Trigger Conditions
When a vehicle presents with a Toyota Camry oil leak, technicians are instructed to identify the precise origin of the oil leak. The Tech Tip specifically highlights leaks found "anywhere around the Oil Level Sensor." Visual inspection is the primary method for confirming the leak's source, and the use of UV dye may be employed to pinpoint hard-to-see leaks.
Important Warnings for Owners
Toyota's Tech Tip T-TT-0768-24 outlines a specific protocol for technicians encountering an oil leak from the Engine Oil Level Sensor area. This protocol includes several critical steps:
- "Take clear pictures of the origin of the leak."
- "Please create a TAS case and contact TAS for instruction prior to diagnosing or repairing of the vehicle."
- "If it is a weekend or holiday, continue with diagnosis and repair. Please save all parts and/or details and contact TAS on the next available workday."
This means that if your vehicle exhibits a Toyota Camry oil leak, your authorized Toyota dealership will need to thoroughly document the issue and consult with Toyota's Technical Assistance System (TAS) before proceeding with diagnosis or repair, especially during regular business hours. This ensures that the repair follows Toyota's recommended procedures.
Repair Procedure Summary
This Tech Tip does not provide a detailed, step-by-step repair procedure for the oil leak. Instead, it emphasizes a process of documentation and consultation with Toyota's Technical Assistance System (TAS). The general flow involves technicians thoroughly documenting the oil leak with photographs and then opening a TAS case to receive specific instructions tailored to the vehicle's situation for proper diagnosis and repair. This approach ensures that complex issues like a Toyota Camry oil leak are handled consistently and effectively.
Owner Action
If you notice an oil leak, particularly around the Engine Oil Level Sensor on your 2022-2024 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, RAV4, or RAV4 HV, it is important to contact your authorized Toyota dealership promptly. Clearly describe the symptom as an "Oil Leak from the Engine Oil Level Sensor Area" or a "Toyota Camry oil leak" from that specific location. Your dealership will then follow the guidelines outlined in Tech Tip T-TT-0768-24, which involves documenting the issue and consulting with Toyota's technical support for the appropriate diagnostic and repair steps.
Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11011643
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toyota Tech Tip T-TT-0768-24 about?
- Toyota Tech Tip T-TT-0768-24 addresses reports of engine oil leaks originating from the Engine Oil Level Sensor area in certain 2022-2024 Toyota Camry and RAV4 models.
- Which Toyota models are affected by the Engine Oil Level Sensor oil leak?
- This issue affects 2022-2024 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, RAV4, and RAV4 HV vehicles. Owners of these models should be aware of the potential for an oil leak from the Engine Oil Level Sensor area.
- What should I do if my Toyota Camry or RAV4 has an oil leak from the Engine Oil Level Sensor area?
- If you observe a Toyota Camry oil leak or RAV4 oil leak from the Engine Oil Level Sensor area, you should contact your authorized Toyota dealership. They are instructed to document the leak with photos and consult Toyota's Technical Assistance System (TAS) for specific repair guidance.
What Toyota Camry owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 44 model years.
- 19,642
- Owner complaints
- 74
- Recalls
- 1,998
- Service bulletins
- 2,952
- Crashes reported
- 433
- Fires reported
- 2,097
- Injuries reported
The 2023 model year
66 complaints, the 37th most of 44 model years on file. Owners reported 10 crashes, 2 fires and 7 injuries for this year, which also has 2 recalls on file.
Engine, the system this article covers, accounts for 1,573 of 19,642 complaints (8%), including 5 for 2023.
Complaints by model year
| 2002 | 953 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 782 | |
| 2004 | 638 | |
| 2005 | 721 | |
| 2007 | 3,490 | |
| 2008 | 1,095 | |
| 2009 | 1,412 | |
| 2012 | 645 | |
| 2018 | 782 | |
| 2023 | 66 |
Most-reported systems
- Vehicle Speed Control — 3,431
- Service Brakes — 2,805
- Structure — 1,910
- Power Train — 1,796
- Air Bags — 1,712
Latest recalls for the 2023 model year
- 24V128000 — Seats (Feb 2024)
- 23V432000 — Wheels (Jun 2023) — Do not drive
Recent owner reports about engine
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while stopped on several occasions, the vehicle suddenly accelerated inadvertently to approximately 6000 RPM.
Read owner complaints →On multiple occasion's the vehicle takes longer than usual to start and it suddenly starts misfiring and running poorly when I'm driving it. At one point I was turning into a busy intersection and I thought the vehicle was going to stall.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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