2018 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

130Engine complaints

17.9%Of all 726 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN188 · 25.9%

ENGINE130 · 17.9%

SERVICE BRAKES128 · 17.6%

Unspecified / other96 · 13.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL71 · 9.8%

Share of the 726 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Toyota Camry overview page.

What owners report

“HI I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY IN SEPTEMBER WITH 7,000 MILES ON IT AND NOW IT HAS ALMOST 8,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER…”NHTSA complaint 11140554 — filed 10/16/2018

“"TAKATA RECALL" . I BOUGHT BRAND NEW TOYOTA CAMRY SE 2018 FROM THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR TAXI IN NEW YORK CITY. I DRIVE IN NEW…”NHTSA complaint 11131091 — filed 09/24/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE…”NHTSA complaint 11123295 — filed 08/29/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Camry have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Toyota Camry: 130 of 726 complaints on file (17.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Toyota Camry have in total?

726 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 45 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.