Why is my 2023–2024 Toyota Camry leaking oil from the pan?

Short answer: Some 2023–2024 Camrys seep oil at the pan-to-crankcase sealer. It is a known Toyota bulletin item—get the dealer to reseal it under warranty and keep an eye on the dipstick.

Symptom: Oil spots under the car, wetness at the oil pan joint, low oil between changes, or a dealer citing the pan sealer bulletin.

What to check first

1. Look under the car for fresh oil at the pan joint.
2. Check oil level weekly until repaired.
3. Ask the dealer about T-SB-0096-24 for your VIN.
4. Do not ignore a drip on a nearly new car—warranty should cover it.

Likely causes

1. Oil pan to stiffening crankcase sealer leak. Toyota T-SB-0096-24 covers some 2023–2024 Camry A25A engines that seep oil between the oil pan and stiffening crankcase. The fix is typically remove, clean, and reseal—not always a new pan.
2. Other front-engine oil leaks. Valve cover, timing cover, and filter housing can also drip. Confirm the pan joint before approving the bulletin repair.
3. Low oil from ignored drip. A slow drip still empties the sump over time. Check the stick until it is fixed.

What it usually costs

Under warranty the reseal should be covered. Out of warranty it is a labor-heavy sealer job.

Is it safe to keep driving?

A slow drip is usually driveable if you keep oil full. A fast leak is not.

DIY or shop?

Level checks DIY. Pan reseal is a shop/dealer job.

Recalls, bulletins and complaints in plain words

• Related recalls: NHTSA lists these recalls touching this area of the Toyota Camry: 23V432000 (2023-2023 model years, wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs); 24V128000 (2023-2024 model years, seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If your car is part of this recall, the dealer fixes it for free.
• Plain words: The complaint count below shows how often owners reported problems that mention these words to NHTSA. A count is not proof of a defect.
• NHTSA complaints: 7 keyword-matched complaints for Toyota Camry 2023–2024 (of 119 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-11-07; keywords: oil pan, oil leak, leak, sealer, FIPG). This counts complaints that mention these words. It is not a defect finding.

What owners report

• In 24 Camry Oil Leak? on Reddit r/Camry, a 2024 owner asked about an oil leak.
• In 2024 Camry XSE Oil Drippings on Reddit r/Camry, a 2024 XSE owner reported oil drips.
• In 2024 Camry with Oil Leak at 13k miles on Reddit r/Toyota, a low-mile 2024 Camry was already leaking oil.
• In Oil leak on Reddit r/Camry, another owner documented Camry oil leakage.

Quick tip

Brand-new Camry dripping oil? Ask for T-SB-0096-24 by name and do not let them shrug it off as normal seepage.

Vehicle focus: Toyota Camry A25A roughly 2023-2024 (bulletin also mentions some RAV4/Grand Highlander hybrids).

Safety / mechanic note

Driving with very low oil can destroy the engine. Verify with a mechanic.