2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems & reliability
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 14% |
| Engine | 3 | 11% |
| Steering | 3 | 11% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 11% |
| Wheels | 3 | 11% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 7% |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 12,000 miles (middle 50% between 4,446 and 29,663 miles), based on 20 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jun 16, 2025
“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…”
Steering · filed Jan 25, 2022
“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…”
Steering · filed Feb 27, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds
Defect Petition DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V063000
Technical service bulletins
165 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The 10 most recent:
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit the weatherstrip on the panoramic roof center glass peeling on the edges of the glass.
T-SB-0097-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 14, 2026
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2026
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 30, 2026
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 28, 2026
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 7, 2026
The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine…
24TE04 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 7, 2025
Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is displayed in the Multi-Information Display…
T-SB-0112-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2025
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign · issued Jun 13, 2025
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system…
T-TT-0780-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2025
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system…
T-TT-0780-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 12,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.