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U0073 on TOYOTA CAMRY

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2007, 2009, 2018

What U0073 Means on Your TOYOTA CAMRY

Real TOYOTA CAMRY Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I had abs, and brake lights came on. the speedometer, odometer and a/c has stopped working without reason. dealer found u0073 trouble code and i had the replace abs actuator assembly which includes abs pump and ecu."

— 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 03/12/2014

"Here is a problem with my toyota camry, 4-door le sedan, 2007. the indicators brake and abs on the instrument panel started lighting up occasionally after the front brake service on 07-29-14."

— 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 07/30/2014

"The same year and model toyota camry has already had a recall for the same problem in the hybrid version for the exact same part. while driving the car the speedometer goes to zero, the tachometer needle goes up and down like crazy, the ac cuts off and the temperature sensor cuts off."

— 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 07/18/2014

"On june 5, 2014 i was driving my 07 camry at approximately 40 mph when the abs, brake and vsc warning lights came on. it took more effort to engage the brakes in the car and i drove the car to keyes toyota. the vehicle was checked and several codes were identified."

— 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 06/05/2014

"Re 2009 toyota camry le with 62,100 miles; assembled in either georgetown ky, lafayette or indiana: the brake actuator assembly failed, resulting in the illumination of various warning lights and the "rpms started bouncing communication code u0073," according to the dealership."

— 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 03/17/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of U0073 on TOYOTA CAMRY

16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2007
4
2009
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

U0073 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026