I bought a gorgeous '23 Camry LE (4 cyl, 8speed auto) just a few months ago, and I've noticed this weird, low frequency vibration when my car hits 1500 rpm - I can hear it and it makes my rear view mirror vibrate. As soon as the car dips below or goes over that 1500rpm mark, it goes away. If I'm following another car at a constant speed (say, 35, 50, or 60mph), I have noted that the car will hover right at 1500rpm and I can hear and feel the vibration for as long as I'm at that rpm. When it's cool outside, the effect seems a little bit less pronounced, and when it's warm/hot out, it's VERY noticeable. This phenomena is VERY consistent. It is very distressing to me. Otherwise the car is awesome, and I'm getting like 39 miles per gallon in terms of fuel economy. I've only noticed it happening when the car is in motion. I've confirmed that my tire pressure is uniform all around.

Is this just a known quirk of these cars, or does it suggest something wrong? I've confirmed that the factory warranty is still active. It had a squeaky clean carfax and it's had every oil change right on time.

I've seen some posts about Toyota service centers plugging in diagnostic equipment and waving it away. "Whelp, computer says it's fine! That'll be $185 dollars. On your way now!" I just can't IMAGINE that Toyota would engineer a car that vibrates like this. I'm so sad. I was so excited about getting my first camry, and this issue is robbing me of joy.

Should I be worried? Thank you in advance!

 

You can buy your own code reader that can read both ODB and Toyota codes for under $185.

Have you tried to define the vibration? Such as vibrates under acceleration, constant speed, deceleration?

Any issues with tires?

Any vibration when braking?

Try locking the trans in lower gear manually and go 35 MPH. Don't over rev the engine.

Try turning off the trans power function. In some years of Camry there was a switch that locked out the overdrive gear. See owners manual.

There appears to be a recall on this year of car for the wheel coming off. The lug nuts loosen and can fall off.

 

I have a cheap 30 dollar OBD reader from Amazon. The car only seems to vibrate at 1500rpm when the accelerator (gas pedal) is applied. If I take my foot off, it goes away. Tires are in great shape, and at the proper PSI. No vibration upon braking. I will check out your other suggestions, and I'll see about the recall. I appreciate your response!

 

Others have complained. Lots of posts on the internet.

Seems a 2021-23 issue.

No fix.

Some have better luck in Sport mode.

Given the low RPM might a harmonic as in resonating.

In the past this kind of vibration was linked to torque converter issues but nothing from Toyota on this as yet.

 

I really appreciate the response. I think my ultimate concern is if this is something that will affect the long term reliability of the car. I purchased this vehicle and planned to drive it for many, many years. Now I'm considering trading it in for something else. But, if it's just a harmless quirk, then perhaps I should just learn to live with it.