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2018 Toyota Camry Fuel System Problems

The 2018 Toyota Camry has 102 fuel system complaints to NHTSA, 14% of its 741 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 26,750 miles. Four fuel-system recalls apply, including two separate fuel pump replacement campaigns.

Fuel System complaints
102
14% of 741
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
26,750 mi
Related recalls
4

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or hesitates during morning startup and in intersections, sometimes flooding out before catching again.
  • Fuel pump failures tied to recall campaigns 20V012000 and 20V682000 leave owners waiting for repair parts and reporting delayed remedies.
  • Fuel leaks or gas odor appear near the filler pipe door, especially in hot weather, with some owners noting gas pooling on the rubber trim.
  • Fuel filler tube blockage prevents the tank from filling and causes fuel to spill onto the car and ground.
  • Fuel door release mechanism fails to work properly from the time of purchase.
  • Momentary loss of power or spongy accelerator pedal response occurs when merging onto freeways or accelerating.

When 2018 Toyota Camry fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 14, 2018, latest Aug 21, 2026.

2018 Toyota Camry fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter172018 Q22019 Q42020 Q42021 Q42023 Q12024 Q32025 Q3
102 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q4 (17).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Toyota Camry

  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 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.

  3. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 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, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

  4. NHTSA 18V108000Feb 14, 2018Fuel System11,807 vehicles

    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 compartment.

    Risk: The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes for the correct installation, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0G.

Fuel System complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201019 (3%)
  2. 201118 (3%)
  3. 201226 (4%)
  4. 201312 (4%)
  5. 201432 (7%)
  6. 201514 (5%)
  7. 20166 (3%)
  8. 20178 (5%)
  9. 2018102 (14%)
  10. 201985 (22%)
  11. 202040 (15%)
  12. 20212 (1%)
  13. 20221 (2%)
  14. 20238 (13%)
  15. 20242 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 102 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Camry, which is 14% of the 741 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel pump recall on the 2018 Toyota Camry?
Yes. Recalls 20V012000 and 20V682000 cover fuel pump assembly replacement, and a separate recall (25V028000) covers the low-pressure fuel pump inside the tank. A fourth recall, 18V108000, addresses fuel delivery pipe connections on V6 models.
At what mileage do 2018 Camry fuel system problems typically appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 26,750 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2018 Camry.
Have fuel system issues in the 2018 Camry caused crashes or fires?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires linked to fuel system complaints on the 2018 Camry.
How does the 2018 Camry compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2018 Camry's 14% share of complaints is higher than most earlier model years like 2016 (3%) and 2017 (5%), though the 2019 Camry reports an even higher share at 22%.

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.