repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Toyota CamryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 757 owner complaints about the 2018 Toyota Camry, most often about the power train. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-890 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Toyota Camry has problems
757 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
202Power train3 crash/fire/injury
137Engine4 crash/fire/injury
131Service brakes19 crash/fire/injury
76Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
75Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
68Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
62Steering5 crash/fire/injury
46Forward collision avoidance
38Service brakes, hydraulic
18221 other systems24 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 202 | 3 |
| Engine | 137 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 131 | 19 |
| Vehicle speed control | 76 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 75 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 68 | 5 |
| Steering | 62 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 46 | 8 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 38 | 2 |
| 21 other systems | 182 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2018 Toyota Camry recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
10kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 91 power train complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 44% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
70under 30k miles85under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Camry year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camry median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Toyota Camry safety ratings
2018 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Camry owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving my 2018 Toyota Camry through Bowers Hill interstate interchange, where multiple major highways merge, my vehicle completely lost the ability to accelerate or maintain speed despite pressing the accelerator pedal. The engine continued to rev and RPMs increased, but the vehicle would…
The vehicle transmission became inoperable while driving and the car stalled. After towing to a local Toyota dealership, the service department noted that it failed the stall test. Code P0745F identified. Vehicle required entire transmission assembly replacement at 88K miles.
Not sure if i'm reporting this correctly. my camry started making noise and it was a transmission issue. i went online and it seems to be a common complaint for 2018 and 2019 toyota camry's, when they reach approx 125k to 135 k. don't know if anything can be done but it would be nice to find out if…
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