2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry Hybrid years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. That ranks 7th out of 21 Camry Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (11 complaints, 39%), typically at around 750 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 28owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 11 | 39% | 750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 14% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 11% | 20,600 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 11% | 25,921 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 11% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 11% | 7,600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 7% | 20,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 17,433 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 286,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 7,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the vehicle. The message "Low Braking Power - See dealer" was displayed. The contact stated that the beeping sound continued, and several messages were…
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that the plastic trim on the steering wheel would reflect a glare while driving. The contact stated that the glare would obstruct his vision while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no…
The steering stiffens up tremendously and then loosen. Took car to toyota for service and was told a steering shaft (believe that was what he called it) is the problem and it is going to be $770. The gentleman at the dealership also informed me that i am the 3rd person in a month with a 2018 camry…
Since i bought the car in august 2018 until now, i have been driven it in normal condition, but have never gotten fuel consumption above 41 mpg. The sticker advertised at 48 mpg or higher for hwy/local. Toyota dealer has ran diagnostic on the vehicle but refuse to admit the false advertisement. I…
Vehicle in motion getting onto freeway. Pressing gas pedal to accelerate car not accelerating beyond 40mph and felt like it was being forced to accelerate like there was drag and pull. Car jerked forward a few times as if it was being choked on gas. The hybrid dial was bouncing erratically as if it…
Other Toyota Camry Hybrid years
← 2017 Camry Hybrid · 2019 Camry Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Camry Hybrid | 141 | 3 |
| 2025 Camry Hybrid | 169 | 6 |
| 2024 Camry Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Camry Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Camry Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Camry Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 Camry Hybrid | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 Camry Hybrid | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 Camry Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Camry Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Camry Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 Camry Hybrid | 25 | 1 |
| 2013 Camry Hybrid | 27 | 1 |
| 2012 Camry Hybrid | 55 | 1 |
| 2011 Camry Hybrid | 23 | 2 |
| 2010 Camry Hybrid | 10 | 2 |
| 2009 Camry Hybrid | 118 | 4 |
| 2008 Camry Hybrid | 162 | 2 |
| 2007 Camry Hybrid | 602 | 3 |
| 2006 Camry Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry Hybrid model years, the 2018 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.