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2018 Toyota Camry

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Camry years

Owner complaints for the 2018 Toyota Camry are substantially higher than the model-year median of 295.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

332 reports with mileage · 406 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 194 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 133 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 129 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

46 crash reports4 fire reports25 injury reports

Service Brakes complaints

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16,000 miles · Sep 9, 2020
Service Brakes

I FIRST NOTICED SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN GOING ON HIGHWAY, I APPLIED BRAKE AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE CAR ONLY HAS AROUND 16,000 MILES AND ITS 2018 MODEL. BAD ROTOR IS CAUSING THIS TO SHAKE. THIS ROTOR MUST HAVE COME FROM THE FACTORY DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE IT. THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR T…

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I FIRST NOTICED SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN GOING ON HIGHWAY, I APPLIED BRAKE AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE CAR ONLY HAS AROUND 16,000 MILES AND ITS 2018 MODEL. BAD ROTOR IS CAUSING THIS TO SHAKE. THIS ROTOR MUST HAVE COME FROM THE FACTORY DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE IT. THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR AROUND $300. I REALIZE THAT BRAKE PADS ARE NOT COVERED BUT THE ROTORS SHOULD BE COVERED BECAUSE THEY CAME LIKE THAT FROM THE FACTORY.

NHTSA ODI #11354025

36,392 miles · Sep 4, 2020
Service BrakesCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT TRIED TO COME TO A STOP AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND ARM INJURIE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT TRIED TO COME TO A STOP AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND ARM INJURIES. HOWEVER, THE AMBULANCE WAS NOT ON THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOYOTA OF FAYETTEVILLE (1352 W SHOWROOM DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72704) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER FOR WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,392. *BF *AS

NHTSA ODI #11353221

Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2020
Service Brakes

I WAS PARKING MY CAR PUT THE CAR IN PARK TURNED THE CAR OFF AND MY CAR DROVE FRONT WORDS BY ITS SELF MAYBE 2 FEET TO 4 FEET AND STOPPED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11328406

182,916 miles · Jun 8, 2020
Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FIRM REQUIRING EXTRA EFFORT TO DEPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE PARKING ASSIST BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FIRM REQUIRING EXTRA EFFORT TO DEPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE PARKING ASSIST BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED TOYOTA DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,916.

NHTSA ODI #11327798

125,745 miles · Jun 5, 2020
Service Brakes

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET JUNE 4TH BRAKE PRESSURE DECREASED LOW BRAKE POWER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ALSO BRAKE WARNING CAME ON WAS TOLD BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MALFUNCTIONED BY VALDOSTA TOYOTA SERVICE ADVISOR VALDOSTA GA. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11327406

Mileage unknown · Mar 7, 2020
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemService Brakes

MY FIRST PROBLEM HAPPENED I GOT MY GAS MY CAR STOPPED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON THEN ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON MY CAR . SECOND TIME HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER I GOT MY GAS AGAIN MY CAR STOPPED AND I PUMPING MY BRAKES PADDLE CONSISTENTLY THEN ENGINE STARTED AGAIN ... I WENT MY DEALER THEY CHARGING HIGHER AMOUNT OF MONEY I COULDN'T FIX IT.…

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MY FIRST PROBLEM HAPPENED I GOT MY GAS MY CAR STOPPED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON THEN ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON MY CAR . SECOND TIME HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER I GOT MY GAS AGAIN MY CAR STOPPED AND I PUMPING MY BRAKES PADDLE CONSISTENTLY THEN ENGINE STARTED AGAIN ... I WENT MY DEALER THEY CHARGING HIGHER AMOUNT OF MONEY I COULDN'T FIX IT... IF I DRIVE OVER 60 MPH MY CAR SHAKING

NHTSA ODI #11316684

Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2020
Service BrakesCrash

I WAS DRIVING TO PICK UP MY WIFE AT WARD LOW STATION IN LONG BEACH ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INDICATE LOW BRAKE WARNING THAN I TRY TO STEP ON THE BRAKE AND L CAN NOT STOP THE CAR. I HIT THE CURVE SIDE JUST STOP THE CAR. THERE'S A DAMAGE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER BUMPER. I CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY TO TOW MY CAR…

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I WAS DRIVING TO PICK UP MY WIFE AT WARD LOW STATION IN LONG BEACH ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INDICATE LOW BRAKE WARNING THAN I TRY TO STEP ON THE BRAKE AND L CAN NOT STOP THE CAR. I HIT THE CURVE SIDE JUST STOP THE CAR. THERE'S A DAMAGE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER BUMPER. I CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY TO TOW MY CAR TO THE SHOP.

NHTSA ODI #11311238

25,000 miles · Jan 27, 2020
Service Brakes

THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSINESS STREET ROUTE , DAY WAS CLEAR. TRAVELING IN MOTION AT 45-50 MPH. THE RED BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND IMMEDIATELY STOPS THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE SEEN THE STOPPING ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN TO…

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THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSINESS STREET ROUTE , DAY WAS CLEAR. TRAVELING IN MOTION AT 45-50 MPH. THE RED BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND IMMEDIATELY STOPS THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE SEEN THE STOPPING ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCICDENT AGAIN

NHTSA ODI #11302372

23,000 miles · Jan 19, 2020
Service BrakesSuspension

ROTORS WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED AT 20,000 MILES. GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD WHILE BRAKING.AT 23,000SHOCKS/STRUTS MAKES NOISE ON ROUGH ROAD WHILE DRIVING

NHTSA ODI #11300252

20,000 miles · Nov 12, 2019
EnginePower TrainService Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

NHTSA ODI #11279537

Official recalls

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25V028000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Jan 22, 2025

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA01 and 25LA01.

21V890000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum

Nov 17, 2021

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

20V682000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Nov 4, 2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

20V012000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Jan 13, 2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

19V503000 · Equipment:other:labels

Jun 28, 2019

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

18V211000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum

Apr 3, 2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.

18V200000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Mar 28, 2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons and, if an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J1M/J0M.

18V108000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Feb 14, 2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes for the correct installation, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0G.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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