2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (11) · Wheels (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
23 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (171)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-10 · 26TF01 · Emissions
under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. this issue will not trigger the m.i.l. (malfunction indicator lamp)
Engine 2026-08-20 · T-SB-0110-20 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice august 20, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0051-26.
Engine 2026-08-20 · T-SB-0051-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (hv) ni-mh and li-ion batteries.
Engine 2026-08-11 · 24TE04 · Warranty Program/Extension
although the flow shut-off valve is covered by toyota’s new vehicle limited warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to flow shut-off valve coolant leak.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-08-11 · 26TF01 · Emissions
technical instructions for emission noncompliance recall 26tf01 certain 2018 – 2024 model year camry hv and 2019-2022 avalon hv fuel cap negative pressure valve & fuel filler dust intrusion
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-08-11 · 26TF01 · Emissions
under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. this issue will not trigger the m.i.l. (malfunction indicator lamp)
Showing the 6 most recent of 171 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-16 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 286,000 mi“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 displayed. the contact stated that the messages were displa…”
2022-01-25 · Steering · 36,000 mi“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 notifi…”
2020-02-27 · Steering · 41,500 mi“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.…”
2020-01-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 prob…”
2019-10-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 20,600 mi“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 was confused and car was not accelerating beyon…”
2019-09-17 · Service Brakes · 30,000 mi“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.…”
2019-07-09 · Unknown Or Other · 16,000 mi“i contacted toyota regarding a problem with my scoutlink gps. i was driving to new york and the gps suddenly stopped working.the display showed the car to the right of the path then to the left then back again, then told me to make a turn. i was going at a high rate of speed as you do on the turnpikes and parkways. there was no way for me to saf…”
2019-06-18 · Unknown Or Other · 35,842 mi“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.…”
2019-04-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 25,000 mi“the vehicle did not respond properly to the driver pressing the accelerator. when the driver attempted to drive the vehicle after it had been parked for a few hours, with no problems previously, the vehicle would barely accelerate. the vehicle felt very sluggish and even with the accelerator fully pressed it would not exceed 25 mph. the driver p…”
2019-04-11 · Wheels · 14,000 mi“2018 toyota camry hybrid has alignment problems since new. had it aligned from toyota 2 times and still wearing out the tires.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.