NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly at no cost.
This page covers 11 recalls, 736 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Toyota Camry.
26–34 mpg combined
6.9–9 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2018 Toyota Camry, powertrain and braking system complaints make up the bulk of what owners report. On the powertrain side, owners frequently describe acceleration hesitation, loss of power while driving, and stalling, in some cases leading to a transmission replacement diagnosis. A recurring theme involves the vehicle failing to respond normally when the accelerator is pressed, with speed either building very slowly or dropping unexpectedly. Brake complaints center on a "brake pressure low" warning appearing while driving or parking, sometimes alongside multiple dashboard warning lights activating simultaneously. That multi-warning-light pattern shows up across several reports, where owners describe a cascade of alerts, covering stability control, pre-collision systems, and the parking brake, triggering at once, often accompanied by the car stalling or losing the ability to move.
736
Total Complaints
47
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
25
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Toyota Camry has 11 recalls, the most serious being fire and stall risks tied to the fuel system: V6 models may have improperly connected fuel delivery pipes that can leak fuel near ignition sources, and a failing fuel pump across multiple engine variants can cause the engine to stall while driving.
On the brake side, the vacuum pump that provides brake pedal assist can fail in two ways: an internal vane cap may break, or a machined component inside the pump assembly may be defective. Either way, the result is the same: the brake pedal suddenly requires much more effort to press, and stopping distance increases significantly. Four-cylinder models have their own issue: pistons produced slightly oversized can cause the engine to run rough, emit exhaust smoke, trigger warning lights, or stall. There is also a label recall affecting vehicles with factory-installed floor mats, where an incorrect load-carrying capacity sticker could lead an owner to unknowingly overload the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vane cap inside the vacuum pump can break, causing the pump to fail and resulting in sudden loss of braking assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake vacuum pump may fail, which reduces brake assist. This requires more pedal pressure to brake and increases stopping distance.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealer. The pump will be inspected, repaired, or replaced as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load carrying capacity label on the vehicle may show incorrect information, which means the vehicle does not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will provide a corrected label to place over the incorrect one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The oil passage in the brake booster vacuum pump rotor may have been improperly machined during manufacturing, which could cause sudden loss of brake assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain 4-cylinder engines, pistons were made oversized. This can cause rough running, unusual noise, exhaust smoke, warning lights, reduced power, or engine shutdown.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the piston production date. If affected, the entire engine assembly will be replaced with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine pistons may be manufactured larger than the design specification, potentially causing the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will check piston production dates and replace the entire engine assembly if affected pistons are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses, risking fuel leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and correct any improper connections at no cost to the owner.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel delivery pipes may not be fully connected to fuel hoses. Partial connection can cause fuel odor or leaks, creating a fire risk.
What the fix does
Dealer inspects fuel delivery pipes and fully connects them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
