2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 28 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes; the 2019 model year looks more trouble-free.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaigns
Common problems
Computed from 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 28 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Service Brakes (brakes)9 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)4 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)3 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)2 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)2 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)2 complaints
“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 recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2021
“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 to come in with this issue.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2020
“For first minute or two after starting vehicle, the brakes prevent smooth operation causing "lurching" especially during slow speed backing. Toyota declares "normal" behavior of the brakes.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2019
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“Issue #1 radio/bluetooth fails to sync with phone forcing me to hand hold the phone in violation of state law. Issue #2 radio/bluetooth/microphone has so much background noise that it's difficult for people to hear/understand me. This is an issue in the case of an accident or other situation when hands free communication is required.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2019
“Rodents chewed electrical wiring while parked in driveway of our home. Toyota dealership wants to replace engine harness wiring, but insurance company refuses and insists on repairs only. Toyota does not want to do repairs.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2018
“2018 toyota camry hybrid has alignment problems since new. Had it aligned from toyota 2 times and still wearing out the tires.”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2018
“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 would like to know if other owners have similar problem. Please help me get this problem investigated.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2018
“When I come to a full stop and attempt to drive the vehicle sort of "stalls" then eventually the gears catch and it starts to drive. This can be very dangerous when trying to pick up speed in a highway or something. The first time it happened I was at a stop sign. Upon depressing the brake, the vehicle did not pick up speed, it slowly rolled forward. After about 5-10 seconds, the vehicle then seemed to "catch gears" and picked up speed. I also noticed the hybrid battery wasn't charging very well and seemed to be hot as the battery fans were constantly on.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2018
“My driver rear tire started wobbling and I had a complete blow out within 3 seconds. I was driving at 65 mph on the highway. My car has approximately 7500 miles. The veered left and had to redirect it right to get off freeway.”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2018
“I parked my camry and let my wife out of the car. I had left the shift lever in drive and turned off the car. Although the dash warning said for me to shift into park I did not do it that instance. I took my foot off the brake and the vehicle started moving with the engine off. There was no incline or hill. I tried this several times, and even with the vehicle in reverse, engine off, foot off the brake, the vehcile started moving in reverse, even starting to gain speed. My wife has my old 2015 camry hybrid and tried this experiment. That toyota did not do what the 2018 did.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.