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2018 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Toyota Camry has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 720 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Camry has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 720 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota Camry:

Power train178 complaints
Service brakes123 complaints
Unknown or other63 complaints
Steering58 complaints
Electrical system56 complaints
Engine46 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"Takata recall the front axle breaks when driving on a city street (not turning but the steering wheel is slightly right) with a speed of about 25-30 mph and the right front tire went off the vehicle with both right front and right rear tires burst. not sure if the car hits th…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2017
"My son was driving down interstate 71 at approx 65 mph in our 2018 toyota camry when it lost power. he was able to pull off to the side of the road and turned the car off. once the car was restarted, he was able to drive it (at a maximum speed of 35 mph) to the closest exit wh…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/28/2025
"Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota camry. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the vehicle was taken to sloane toyota of malvern (593 lancaster ave, malvern, pa …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/28/2020

NHTSA recall campaigns (8)

Equipment:other:labels
28/06/2019 · 19V503000
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 incorrec…
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
14/02/2018 · 18V108000
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 compa…
Engine and engine cooling:engine
28/03/2018 · 18V200000
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
03/04/2018 · 18V211000
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 …
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
04/11/2020 · 20V682000
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 …
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
17/11/2021 · 21V890000
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.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Camry been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Camry has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Camry?

Based on 720 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2018 Toyota Camry are power train, service brakes, unknown or other.

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2018 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2018 Toyota Camry a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Camry has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2018 Toyota Camry.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.