2018 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2018 Toyota Camry?
140 owners have reported engine problems on the 2018 Toyota Camry, 19% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 7,000–43,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
140 complaints 19% of all 2018 complaints 20,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (65 of 140). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Camry year
Related recalls
Engine
Can stall5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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Other 2018 Toyota Camry problems
Common questions
What are common 2018 Toyota Camry engine problems?
Complaints most often name the engine.
At what mileage do 2018 Toyota Camry engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 7,000–43,000 miles. The middle value is about 20,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2018 Toyota Camry engine problems?
Yes: 18V200000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Camry year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Camry, with 252 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.