NHTSA recall 18V-200 (18V200000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported March 28, 2018 - about 1,730 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V200000
- Also written as
- 18V-200
- Manufacturer number
- J1M/J0M
- Reported
- March 28, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,730
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-200 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.