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2018 Toyota Camry Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 718 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Toyota Camry

The 2018 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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13/100

Avoid This Year — 2018 Toyota Camry

The 2018 Toyota Camry is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
718
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
46
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Toyota Camry (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V503000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V108000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V200000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V211000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V682000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V890000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V012000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V028000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Toyota Camry

Based on 718 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
176
Service Brakes
123
Unknown Or Other
63
Steering
58
Electrical System
56
Engine
46
Vehicle Speed Control
32
Fuel/propulsion System
30
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Toyota Camry — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 642 complaints 2013 301 complaints 2014 10 complaints 2015 267 complaints 2016 181 complaints 2017 147 complaints 2018 718 complaints 2019 372 complaints 2020 260 complaints 2021 151 complaints 2022 55 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Toyota Camry

Is the 2018 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Toyota Camry has 8 recalls and 718 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?
The 2018 Toyota Camry has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Camry?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Toyota Camry are: Power Train, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Toyota Camry safe to buy?
The 2018 Toyota Camry has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Camry should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Camry are: 2014, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.