Should I replace the battery on my hybrid Camry 2023?

Toyota Passenger and Sports Car Forums Camry and Solara
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Hi all!

I just got back from a 3-week trip, and when I tried starting my car, the battery was dead. I jumped it and got the car running almost immediately. However, after a couple of hours of driving, it seems like the lithium battery isn’t charging properly.

Do you think I should replace the battery?

Thanks in advance!

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It sounds like you’re talking about the 12-volt battery since you mentioned jumping it. I don’t think the 12-volt battery is lithium. The 12-volt battery doesn’t handle being fully drained well, so maybe it’s just a bad one. Replacing it should be cheaper than replacing the main hybrid battery that powers the car while driving.

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@WilliamMia
Yes! How do I know if I should replace the 12V battery? Does not replacing it affect the hybrid battery?

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Freddie said:
@WilliamMia
Yes! How do I know if I should replace the 12V battery? Does not replacing it affect the hybrid battery?

A mechanic or auto parts store can test it.

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WilliamMia said:

Freddie said:
@WilliamMia
Yes! How do I know if I should replace the 12V battery? Does not replacing it affect the hybrid battery?

A mechanic or auto parts store can test it.

Thank you!

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Check if it’s under warranty first.

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TomHarris said:
Check if it’s under warranty first.

It’s not under warranty unfortunately. Do you think I should replace the smaller battery (the squared one)?

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Freddie said:

TomHarris said:
Check if it’s under warranty first.

It’s not under warranty unfortunately. Do you think I should replace the smaller battery (the squared one)?

How come it’s not under warranty? It’s a 2023! It should be!

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@frank
Actually, it’s a 2022 model, and the country I live in has very limited warranty coverage.

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Freddie said:
@frank
Actually, it’s a 2022 model, and the country I live in has very limited warranty coverage.

Do you have electronics that use the battery even when you leave the car?

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@frank
Just a USB-A cable for the Apple CarPlay app.

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Freddie said:
@frank
Just a USB-A cable for the Apple CarPlay app.

Well, then I’m not sure. Maybe the battery is fine after all?

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@frank
12V batteries are typically not covered under Toyota’s warranty. Also, brakes, windshield wipers, etc., are considered ‘wearable’ parts. I’ve seen dealers replace them in good faith, though.

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The 12V battery is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles. The battery should have held a charge for 3 weeks if the car is stock, with no aftermarket accessories like remote starters.