How many steering complaints does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 60 steering complaints for the 2018 Camry, which is 8% of the 741 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Toyota Camry?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2018 Toyota Camry.

What steering problems do 2018 Camry owners report?

Owners describe the power steering becoming stiff and hard to turn, a wheel that goes from tight to loose mid-turn, a wheel that fails to return to center, and in one case a faulty steering linkage or a bound steering shaft column needing replacement.

At what mileage do steering problems show up on the 2018 Camry?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2018 Camry is 48,450 miles.

Are 2018 Camry steering complaints linked to crashes?

NHTSA data ties 4 crashes and 1 fire to the steering complaint area for the 2018 Camry, out of 60 total steering complaints.

2018 Toyota Camry Steering Problems

NHTSA has logged 60 steering complaints for the 2018 Toyota Camry, 8% of its 741 total complaints for the year, with 4 crashes and 1 fire tied to this area. No steering-related recall is listed for the 2018 model year.

Steering complaints: 60; 8% of 741
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 48,450 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Power steering suddenly turns very stiff and hard to turn, especially at slower speeds.
Steering wheel feels tight through part of a turn then goes loose, making the car hard to control mid-turn.
After turning, the steering wheel fails to return to center and continues to feel heavy, as if power assist is gone.
A dealer diagnosed a faulty steering linkage after the power steering malfunctioned and the wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction.
One owner reported the steering shaft column bound up and had to be replaced at their own expense, after being told it was a known issue on the model.

When 2018 Toyota Camry steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 29, 2017, latest Jun 26, 2026.

60 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Dec 2021 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2018 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Camry model year

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

201025 (4%)
201131 (5%)
201258 (10%)
201326 (9%)
201422 (5%)
2015105 (39%)
201625 (14%)
201714 (9%)
201860 (8%)
201911 (3%)
20205 (2%)
20214 (3%)
20223 (5%)
20230 (0%)
20245 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?: NHTSA lists 60 steering complaints for the 2018 Camry, which is 8% of the 741 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Toyota Camry?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2018 Toyota Camry.
What steering problems do 2018 Camry owners report?: Owners describe the power steering becoming stiff and hard to turn, a wheel that goes from tight to loose mid-turn, a wheel that fails to return to center, and in one case a faulty steering linkage or a bound steering shaft column needing replacement.
At what mileage do steering problems show up on the 2018 Camry?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2018 Camry is 48,450 miles.
Are 2018 Camry steering complaints linked to crashes?: NHTSA data ties 4 crashes and 1 fire to the steering complaint area for the 2018 Camry, out of 60 total steering complaints.