Fitment notes: Standard top post configuration; battery located in engine bay
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Every control module on the 2018-2023 Toyota Camry — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
📍 Integrated into transmission valve body assembly, under vehicle
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⚠️ Requires transmission removal or pan drop. VIN registration and adaptive learning reset required. 8-speed transmissions (2018-2019 V6) have external TCM on transmission case.
Electric Power Steering Control Module (EPS ECU)2.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated into steering column assembly, under lower dashboard
📍 Engine compartment, driver side near strut tower
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⚠️ Integrated with VSC/traction control. Brake bleeding required after replacement. VIN registration and yaw rate sensor calibration required.
Air Conditioning Amplifier / HVAC Control Module (A/C AMP)1.8 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind center dashboard, above center console
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⚠️ Dual-zone systems have more complex configuration. Basic initialization can be done with aftermarket tools.
Body Control Module / Multiplex Network Body ECU (BCM)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind lower left dashboard trim, above driver kick panel
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⚠️ Controls lighting, wipers, power windows, door locks. Requires VIN registration and configuration of all body options. Smart key registration required.
⚠️ Part of Toyota Safety Sense (TSS). Requires precise aiming/calibration after replacement or front-end collision. VIN registration required.
Data Communication Module / Telematics Control Unit (DCM)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind headliner, above rearview mirror area, or behind dashboard
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⚠️ Safety Connect / Service Connect system. Requires activation with Toyota. VIN and subscription registration required.
Engine Control Module / Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine compartment, driver side firewall area, mounted to bulkhead
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⚠️ VIN registration, immobilizer pairing, and throttle relearn required. Hybrid models have integrated HV system communication that must be initialized.
Adaptive Front Lighting System ECU / AFS ECU (AFS ECU)1.2 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated into headlight assembly, both sides
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⚠️ Optional on XLE/XSE. Auto-leveling and cornering lamp control. Headlight aiming required after replacement.
📍 Center console area, under center floor carpet between front seats
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⚠️ Crash data must be cleared. VIN registration required. Occupant classification system calibration required.
Pre-Collision Camera / Forward Recognition Camera (FR CAMERA)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind windshield, integrated into rearview mirror assembly
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⚠️ Part of Toyota Safety Sense (TSS). Lane departure, road sign recognition. Requires windshield calibration and aiming after replacement. Windshield replacement requires recalibration.
⚠️ Mileage programming requires dealer access and legal documentation. VIN registration required. TFT display models (XLE/XSE) have different part numbers than analog.
⚠️ Sensor calibration required after replacement. Optional equipment on XLE/XSE trims.
Power Seat Control Module (SEAT ECU)0.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Under driver seat, mounted to seat frame
⚠️ Memory seats on XLE/XSE. Typically plug-and-play. Memory relearn done through user interface.
Power Window Master Switch / Door Control Module (DOOR SW)0.5 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.1 hr▸ programming details
📍 Driver door, integrated into master switch assembly
🔧 Manual initialization procedure
⚠️ Auto up/down window relearn required (manual procedure, no scan tool needed).
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA01 and 25LA01.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM · 21V890000
2021-11-17
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.
Consequence: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020.
On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 19V503000
2019-06-28
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM · 18V211000
2018-04-03
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
Consequence: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · 18V200000
2018-03-28
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons and, if an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J1M/J0M.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 18V108000
2018-02-14
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.
Consequence: The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes for the correct installation, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0G.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2018 Toyota Camry 2.5L I4 and can vary by trim.
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