2018 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2018 Toyota Camry, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 17,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “water pump” (7% of reports).
- 135engine complaints
- 17,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Water pump: mentioned in 10 of 135 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
Toyota Camry engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 4 | 8% | — |
| 2023 Camry | 5 | 8% | 38,500 |
| 2022 Camry | 6 | 10% | 93,000 |
| 2021 Camry | 7 | 4% | 205,000 |
| 2020 Camry | 60 | 22% | 10,000 |
| 2019 Camry | 80 | 20% | 20,000 |
| 2018 Camry | 135 | 18% | 17,000 |
| 2017 Camry | 11 | 7% | 51,000 |
| 2016 Camry | 17 | 9% | 20,355 |
| 2015 Camry | 24 | 9% | 21,234 |
| 2014 Camry | 57 | 13% | 24,945 |
| 2013 Camry | 26 | 9% | 17,000 |
| 2012 Camry | 59 | 10% | 48,000 |
| 2011 Camry | 36 | 6% | 71,641 |
| 2010 Camry | 43 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Camry | 208 | 16% | 96,000 |
| 2008 Camry | 131 | 14% | 89,719 |
| 2007 Camry | 377 | 13% | 102,897 |
| 2006 Camry | 10 | 3% | 94,847 |
| 2005 Camry | 21 | 3% | 95,994 |
| 2004 Camry | 26 | 4% | 104,000 |
| 2003 Camry | 52 | 7% | 128,400 |
| 2002 Camry | 58 | 6% | 117,450 |
| 2001 Camry | 13 | 5% | 80,250 |
| 2000 Camry | 8 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 1999 Camry | 5 | 1% | 210,000 |
| 1998 Camry | 3 | 1% | 174,500 |
| 1997 Camry | 6 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1995 Camry | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2018 Toyota Camry LE went into Limp mode while drive on the highway causing jerking while driving and tons of error codes on the dash, and issues with safety systems shutting off and accelration. After towing to a dealership, dealership gave me the following description of the defect: Coolant is…
On September 6, my 2018 toryota camry just stoopped all of the suddden in the middle of a 6 lane road. No warning lights or such until that exact moment. The car went into safe moode as I was driving. The water pump and associated parts failed. The electrical part of the water pump went and took…
My panoramic sunroof has a defect , my sunroof stopped working only a few months after having my car , Iâve Spoke with many other people with the same car and itâs common. I had a warranty on my car but they wouldnât cover the cables for the setup to the roof , and itâs $10,000 at Toyota to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Toyota Camrys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about engine for the 2018 Toyota Camry (18% of the 748 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Camry engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 17,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2018 Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “water pump”, in 10 of 135 complaints.
Other 2018 Toyota Camry problems
See all 2018 Toyota Camry problems or engine problems across all Camry years.