The Lemon IndexThe hybrid battery has weak cells and the computer says it needs replacing.
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
Aged hybrid battery cells. Then: battery cooling problems.
Owners named P0A80 in 6 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Toyota Camry.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P0A80, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2007 Toyota Camry
The details
What P0A80 means
The hybrid battery has weak cells and the computer says it needs replacing. Power and mileage drop.
Can I drive with P0A80?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
100% of the owner complaints that name P0A80 also say the car warning lights and electrical faults. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0A80
- Aged hybrid battery cells
- Battery cooling problems
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 100% of complaints
- Brakes or ABS act up: 33% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0A80 most
2007 Toyota Camry (2).
Related codes
P0A7F P0A93 P0A94 P0AA6 P0A43 P0A0A P0A08
Quick answers
What does P0A80 mean?
Replace Hybrid Battery Pack. The hybrid battery has weak cells and the computer says it needs replacing. Power and mileage drop.
Can I drive with P0A80?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
What causes P0A80?
Aged hybrid battery cells; Battery cooling problems.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0A80. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.