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2018 Toyota Camry

Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.

2018 Toyota Camry
8 Total recalls
Jan 22, 2025 Latest recall date
716 Complaint reports
$1,617 Estimated fuel cost
Quick answer: The 2018 Toyota Camry has 8 official recalls and 716 consumer complaints in our database. The latest recall date is Jan 22, 2025. The most common complaint categories include power train, service brakes, unknown or other. Estimated annual fuel cost is $1,617 based on the current calculator assumptions.

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Recall homework

There are 8 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.

Owner complaint pattern

Owner complaints most often mention power train, service brakes, unknown or other. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.

Service bulletin signal

388 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.

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Safety ratings

Official safety ratings were found for 1 tested variant of the 2018 Toyota Camry.

Overall 5/5 stars
Frontal crash 5/5 stars
Side crash 5/5 stars
Rollover 5/5 stars

Displayed variant: 2018 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD ; rollover risk 9.9%

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How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?

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8 official recalls on record for the 2018 Toyota Camry. 55 matched quarterly completion reports are available.

Latest recall: January 22, 2025

Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer. Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
Campaign Component Summary Consequence Remedy Date Completion
25V028000 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. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Jan 2025 2026-1
531 remedied / 858 involved (61.9%)
21V890000 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. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Nov 2021 2024-1
159,168 remedied / 227,490 involved (70.0%)
20V682000 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. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Nov 2020 2022-4
1,297,112 remedied / 1,525,742 involved (85.0%)
20V012000 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. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Jan 2020 2022-1
1,540,470 remedied / 1,830,752 involved (84.1%)
19V503000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A. Jun 2019 2021-2
1,325 remedied / 1,325 involved (100%)
18V211000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. 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 J0K/JLD. Apr 2018 2019-3
5,350 remedied / 6,046 involved (88.5%)
18V200000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons and, if an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J1M/J0M. Mar 2018 2019-3
1,569 remedied / 1,730 involved (90.7%)
18V108000 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. The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. 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. Feb 2018 2019-2
11,356 remedied / 11,807 involved (96.2%)

Are there federal defect investigations for the 2018 Toyota Camry?

Official records show 1 federal defect investigation matched to the 2018 Toyota Camry.

0 open 1 closed
Investigations are not recalls. They show official defect reviews and may close without a recall, or may reference a related campaign when one exists.
Action Status Component Subject Opened Related recall
DP22005 Closed ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
Jan 2023
Closed Aug 2023
22V063000

Are there manufacturer notices for the 2018 Toyota Camry?

Official records show 388 manufacturer communications on record for the 2018 Toyota Camry.

9 warranty 2 service campaigns 0 software/OTA

Common components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (75), EQUIPMENT (75), EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL (47), ENGINE (37), EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL (31)

Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions, software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
Date Type Component Summary ID / document
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions STRUCTURE:BODY Some 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit the weatherstrip on the panoramic roof center glass peeling on the edges of the glass. 11032472
T-SB-0097-23 Rev1
Feb 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ENGINE OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete. 11029896
T-SB-0104-21 Rev2
Jan 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26. 11028726
T-SB-0106-22 Rev2
Jan 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. 11028722
T-SB-0001-26
Jan 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. 11028712
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2
Aug 2025 Service Campaign ENGINE The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine Maintenance Required" to be displayed on the instrument cluster or cause the A/C not to function normally. Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak. 11022949
24TE04
Jun 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up with engine coolant temperatures between 14°F – 41°F: •P030027 – Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (Emission) Signal Rate of Change Above Threshold •P030000 – Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected •P030100 – Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected •P030200 – Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected •P030300 – Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected •P030400 – Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected 11020670
T-SB-0010-24 Rev2
Jun 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ENGINE Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is displayed in the Multi-Information Display (MID). Additionally, the vehicle will exhibit DTC(s) P268111 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Circuit Short to Ground) and/or P268115 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Circuit Short to Battery or Open). 11020668
T-SB-0112-24 Rev2
Jun 2025 Service Campaign ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks. 11020657
T-SB-0058-23 Rev1
Apr 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE. 11019332
T-TT-0780-25

What are the most common 2018 Toyota Camry complaints?

716 total complaints on record

How much does the 2018 Toyota Camry cost in fuel?

Estimated annual cost $1,617 $135/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 33.4 MPG
Energy used 359 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.50 $/gal

Assumptions: 29 city / 41 highway / 34 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)

264 g/mi CO2Fuel score 8/10Smog 7/10SmartWay

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