Fitment notes: Standard top post 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
🔧 Autel, Launch, or Techstream
⚠️ 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
🔧 Autel, Launch, or Techstream
⚠️ Optional on XLE/XSE. Auto-leveling and cornering lamp control. Headlight aiming required after replacement.
⚠️ Manages CAN bus communication between networks. VIN registration required. Does not implement European-style security gateway lockout.
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 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 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB04 and 24TA04.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · 23V432000
2023-06-15
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
Consequence: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on or before August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA05.
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 2023 Toyota Camry 2.5L I4 and can vary by trim.
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