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2018 Toyota Camry Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2018 Toyota Camry has 741 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 68, and 8 recalls, ranking 7th worst among 20 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, with transmission and engine problems reported most often.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
68/100
#7 of 20 Camry years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
741
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
8
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
46
reported in complaints
Fires
4
Injuries
45
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32
28 city / 39 hwy
Injuries / deaths
45 / 0

Top 2018 Toyota Camry problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain196 (26%)
  2. Engine188 (25%)
  3. Brakes171 (23%)
  4. Fuel System102 (14%)
  5. Other99 (13%)
  6. Electrical System73 (10%)
  7. Steering60 (8%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras49 (7%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires29 (4%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers27 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners describe brakes failing to activate or assist before rear-end collisions.
  • Some report sudden loss of electrical power and steering lock-up while driving on the freeway.
  • Vehicles reportedly experience slow throttle response paired with brake malfunction during stop-and-go traffic.
  • Pre-collision detection and seat belt retraction systems reportedly failed during a low-speed crash.
  • Transmission shifters reportedly downshift and upshift erratically with engine RPMs spiking suddenly.
  • Some airbags reportedly failed to deploy in crashes while others deployed with sparks or flame near the steering wheel.
2018 Toyota Camry complaints: complaints filed per quarter392017 Q32018 Q42020 Q12021 Q22022 Q32023 Q42025 Q12026 Q2
741 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q3 (39).

2018 Toyota Camry recalls

8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V028000Jan 22, 2025Fuel System858 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 21V890000Nov 17, 2021Brakes227,490 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  3. NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: 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.

See all 8 recalls for the 2018 Toyota Camry →

2018 Toyota Camry fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28 MPG
Highway
39 MPG
Combined
32 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,050
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2016Good32183226.5
2017Best16148325.5
2018Caution68741832
2019Good47395632
2020Caution53274328.5

All Toyota Camry years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Toyota Camry reliable?
NHTSA lists 741 complaints and a complaint index of 68 for the 2018 Camry, ranking 7th worst out of 20 model years tracked. It carries a Caution verdict relative to other Camry years.
What are the top problem areas for the 2018 Camry?
Transmission & Powertrain leads with 196 complaints (26% share), followed by Engine with 188 complaints (25%) and Brakes with 171 complaints (23%).
Does the 2018 Camry have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2018 Camry, covering fuel system, brakes, engine, and other components, including fuel pump and brake vacuum pump issues.
How does the 2018 Camry compare to other Camry years?
The 2018 Camry's complaint index of 68 is higher than the 2015 (21), 2017 (16), and 2022 (5) model years, which carry Best verdicts, but lower than the 2007 (100) and 2005 (89) Avoid years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Camry?
EPA rates the 2018 Camry at 32 mpg combined (28 city / 39 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050.

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.