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2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

53/100

#10 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 28 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 53 out of 100 — #10 highest of 20 Camry Hybrid model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is brakes (12 complaints, 43% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes.

Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
49
47.5 city / 50 hwy

Top 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes12 (43%)
  2. Electrical System4 (14%)
  3. Engine4 (14%)
  4. Other3 (11%)
  5. Steering3 (11%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (11%)
  7. Fuel System2 (7%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain2 (7%)
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month8Mar 2018Jun 2018Aug 2018Jan 2019Jun 2019Sep 2019Jan 2020Jan 2022
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2018 to Jun 2025; peak May 2018 (8).

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
47.5 MPG
Highway
50 MPG
Combined
49 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,325
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2018 compared with other Camry Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2016Best165139.5
2017Best215139
2018Caution5328049
2019Caution6811249
2020Good379249

All Toyota Camry Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks #10 of 20 among Camry Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 53/100, verdict: Caution). It has 28 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (12 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 7,600 miles.
Does the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 49 MPG combined (47.5 city / 50 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.