The 2018 Toyota Camry is associated with 763 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 8 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 109 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2.5l 4-cyl, and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 52 MPG combined. The 2018 Toyota Camry belongs to the 8th generation (XV70) Camry platform spanning model years 2018–2024.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 763 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 8 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (109 / 14%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 48 crash / 4 fire / 25 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 26–52 MPG (7 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Camry Hybrid LE Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 51 MPG | 53 MPG | 52 MPG | — | $1,200 / yr |
| Camry Hybrid XLE/SE Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 44 MPG | 47 MPG | 46 MPG | — | $1,350 / yr |
| Camry | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 29 MPG | 41 MPG | 34 MPG | — | $1,800 / yr |
| Camry LE/SE | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 28 MPG | 39 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Camry XLE/XSE | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 28 MPG | 39 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Camry | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| Camry XSE | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR FWD | | | | | 9.9% |
| Hybrid 4 DR FWD | | | | | 9.9% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 Toyota Camry models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
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