2018 Toyota Camry vs 2018 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Toyota Camry | 2018 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 731 | 45 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 374 | 601 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–34 | 22–29 |
| Median reported mileage | 21,557 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 190 | 3 |
| Engine | 130 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 128 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 72 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 65 | 10 |
| Steering | 60 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 44 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 71 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 60 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 44 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 15 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
2018 Toyota Camry
2018 Volkswagen Passat
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.