2023 Toyota Camry Wheel Stud Recall (23V432)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 298 vehicles · Reported June 15, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 298 2023 Toyota Camry; 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment. A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done.
Recall 23V432 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V432000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 23TA05 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 15, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2023 Toyota Camry; 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid |
| Units affected | 298 |
| Component | Wheels > Lugs / Nuts / Bolts / Studs |
| Safety risk | A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Toyota Camry in recall 23V432?
The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 Camry with recall 23V432?
No. NHTSA lists recall 23V432 as a Do Not Drive recall. Leave the vehicle parked until the repair is done.
NHTSA lists this as a Do Not Drive recall. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. Call the dealer and ask for a tow and a loaner or rental.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V432?
Recall 23V432 covers 298 vehicles: 2023 Toyota Camry; 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 298 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Toyota | Camry |
| 2023 | Toyota | Camry Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Camry wheel stud recall?
Yes. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.
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.
When was recall 23V432 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 23V432 to NHTSA on June 15, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2023 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V432000. |
| August 14, 2023 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 40 months ago. If your Camry was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Camry is part of recall 23V432?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V432 is open on your Camry, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023 Camry vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Camry owners do about recall 23V432?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V432000 applies to your Camry.
- Do not drive the vehicle. Ask the dealer to arrange a tow and a loaner.
- Call a Toyota dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the lugs and nuts and bolts and studs happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Camry owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 23V432 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 65 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Toyota Camry: 64 complaints in total, 3 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
I own a 2023 Toyota Camry se and has a big crashed and the air bag didn’t explode the car is total loss is unsafe vehicle was big impact front bumper and big damage on rear too the car spins around two times the front tires exploded that cause the accident it was only 23…
2023 Toyota Camry owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11633576, filed January 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a abnormal loud sound. The front passenger's wheel detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrolable. The contact's vehicle crashed into a highway devider and a concrete wall.
2023 Toyota Camry owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11737599, filed May 13, 2026
235/45R 18 94V Tires emit very loud road noise at various speeds. I have rotated tires every 5,000 miles. I have aligned the front end 2x to correct problem. Tires swerve/jerk in a turn. Problems began at about 25,000 miles. It just rolled over 35,000 miles.
2023 Toyota Camry owner, AR, NHTSA complaint 11592923, filed June 6, 2024
Can recall 23V432 make my Camry a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 23V432000 does not automatically make your Camry a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Camry went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V432
Is the 23V432000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Camry is part of recall 23V432000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V432000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.