2018 Toyota Camry electrical system problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Toyota Camry — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hazard lights turn on by there self once turned off they will turn back on. When I try to use a turn signal the hazard lights will turn on instead of my turn signal”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“ICS malfunction error light and check engine light came on. I received a recall notice that this was being looked into but now the water pump has went out. The car is overheating.”
filed Mar 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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, 2026Some 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, 2026Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON…
T-SB-0010-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2025The 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
Electrical System problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Camry | 9 | 14% |
| 2022 Camry | 8 | 13% |
| 2021 Camry | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 Camry | 67 | 25% |
| 2019 Camry | 27 | 7% |
| 2017 Camry | 23 | 16% |
| 2016 Camry | 21 | 11% |
| 2015 Camry | 31 | 11% |
| 2014 Camry | 55 | 12% |
| 2013 Camry | 29 | 11% |
| 2012 Camry | 61 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.