2018 Toyota Camry: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2018 Toyota Camry, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

8Safety recalls
726Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

8 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Equipment:Other:Labels
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
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 compartm
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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
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

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Transmission slipping / jerking / failure — 70 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 63 owner complaints
Brake problems — 13 owner complaints
Overheating / coolant problems — 9 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 6 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Power Train
188
Service Brakes
166
Engine
130
Unknown Or Other
96
Vehicle Speed Control
72
Fuel/Propulsion System
71

Is 2018 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Camry years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
301
2014
11
2015
268
2016
182
2017
148
2018 ◀ this
726
2019
385
2020
263
2021
152

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?

The 2018 Toyota Camry has 8 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2018 Toyota Camry?

NHTSA has 726 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Toyota Camry. The most-reported issues are transmission slipping / jerking / failure, stalling / loss of power while driving, brake problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.