2018 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
93/100
#2 most-complained of 15 Camry years
The 2018 Toyota Camry has a Complaint Index of 93, the second-worst of 15 model years covered, earning an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 741 complaints, 8 recalls, and top problem areas in Transmission & Powertrain (26%) and Engine (25%).
- Complaints
- 741
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 46 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 45 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 32
- 28 city / 39 hwy
Top 2018 Toyota Camry problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain196 (26%)
- Engine188 (25%)
- Brakes171 (23%)
- Fuel System102 (14%)
- Other99 (13%)
- Electrical System73 (10%)
- Steering60 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras49 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires29 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers27 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or pulling into a spot, leading to low-speed crashes.
- Some describe the transmission erratically downshifting and upshifting with engine RPMs surging high before a crash.
- Several report the brake pedal failing to stop the vehicle during parking maneuvers, resulting in collisions with no warning lights.
- Owners describe pre-collision detection and automatic braking systems failing to activate before a rear-end impact.
- Some report a complete electrical shutdown while driving on the freeway, with the steering wheel locking and loss of vehicle control.
- A few describe airbags failing to deploy and seatbelts failing to retract during collisions.
2018 Toyota Camry recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Toyota Camry reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Camry ranks second-worst among 15 model years, with a Complaint Index of 93 and an Avoid verdict relative to other Camry years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Camry?
- NHTSA data shows Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 26% of complaints (196 cases) and Engine issues account for 25% (188 cases), followed by Brakes at 23% (171 cases).
- Does the 2018 Toyota Camry have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2018 Camry, covering fuel pump failures, a brake vacuum pump vane cap defect, oversized pistons, and fuel delivery pipe connections, among others.
- At what mileage do 2018 Camry problems tend to occur?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 17,394 miles overall, with Transmission & Powertrain issues reported at a median of 9,750 miles and Engine issues at 12,500 miles.
- How does the 2018 Camry compare to other years?
- The 2018 Camry's Complaint Index of 93 is higher than every other year listed except 2011 (100), while years like 2017, 2022, 2023, and 2024 rank as Best with indexes of 21 or lower.