2023 Toyota Camry: Jerk shifting slow sluggish accelerating barely downshifts
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2023 Camry report: jerk shifting slow sluggish accelerating barely downshifts. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 6,000 miles.
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2023 Camry in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11752230 (filed 07/22/2026): “My 2023 toyota camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in park. the only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a n…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11742906 (filed 06/09/2026): “Transmission (ub80e) 2023 toyota camry; when pushing on the gas pedal there is a whining/whistling sound: vehicle shutters and all at once takes off like an airplane; gear shifting is not right. inspected 0n 6/8/2026 by toyota dealer - noise coming from the tr…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: technical service bulletin, tsb to fix the issue update (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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