Most common 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of the 28 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Camry Hybrid years: 2016, 2017, 2023. Years to avoid: 2025, 2012, 2007, 2008, 2009. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners say
Brakes
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 stated that the messages were displayed while the vehicle was being driven or when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 286,000.
Vehicle was traveling in traffic on I-526 in charleston county, sc. The truck in front of me put on breaks due to a truck merging in front of his vehicle. The braking system in my car, braked, then the car lunged forward as brakes were applied. In addition a very loud noise occurred inside the vehicle which was very startling. My vehicle ended up under the truck in front of me. The fact that the vehicle lunged forward after the automatic braking system came on and the loud alarm in the interior was not what had happened with the system before. One time before the braking system applied itself and the dashboard light came on and I seem to recall there was a beep or some sound that was very brief.
Electrical system
While driving on roads/highways, at any speed, the driver's side (l) blind spot monitor intermittently fails to function properly, often falsely indicating other vehicles in the blind spot, while in reality, no other vehicles are present, or by not signaling while other vehicles are present. Recently, while driving on an interstate highway, the monitor illuminated (signaling a vehicle in the blind spot) and stayed lit for over 20 miles before going out. The problem occurs randomly, regardless of weather, time of day, speed, and presence or absence of metallic objects around my vehicle.
While braking at very low speeds, the brakes on the car 'lock up' at the slightest application of pressure on the brake pedal. This makes it impossible to maneuver in tight spaces (like garage or parking space) without neck-jerking sudden stop and go driving. The problem occurs intermittently, and most often after car has been parked for several hours. The problem has occurred in warm, humid florida, cold, wintry missouri, and on virtually every type of road surface and every type of weather.
Steering
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. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. The VIN was not available.
Car swerving out of control: I was driving east on the mass turnpike on a somewhat wet evening, 2/25/18, through mist, when I drove over an area of the highway that had a patched surface. I was gripping the wheel with two hands at 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock. My hands, including my thumbs, were wrapped around the wheel. As the car drove over the slightly uneven surface, it began to swerve, going a bit out of my lane. It swerved 3 times before I was able to regain control. Other cars avoided me, preventing an accident. I am an experienced driver and found this event to be quite unusual. I called my husband right away to express alarm.
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | CVT | FWD | 51 / 53 / 52 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid a good car?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Camry Hybrid rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Camry Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The brakes — 12 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (4) and steering (3).
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2017 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2012, 2007, 2008 and 2009. See the full Toyota Camry Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 8,000 miles; 96% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.