Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2018 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to slow the vehicle down. The contact mentioned that both feet were used to depress the brake pedal however the vehicle failed to stop. An unknown brake-related warning light illuminated. As a result, the contact crashed into a vehicle and that vehicle crashed into another causing a 3 vehicle collision. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact's mother sustained seat belt injuries, neck, thoracic, chest bruising, knee, and neck bruising. The contact had x-rays on her two feet due to bruising that occurred when depressing the brake pedal aggressively during the failure. Both the contact and her mother sought medical treatment at a hospital. …
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that as his wife was pulling into the residence driveway at approximately 3 MPH the vehicle had a brake failure. The contact stated that the wife's vehicle hit the rear of another vehicle in the driveway. The contact stated that there was damage to the front bumper and the passenger-side rear bumper of the second vehicle. The contact stated that his wife did not notice any warning lights were illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer and the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact relates the brake failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked while the accelerator pedal depressed. The "Low Braking Power" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be repaired. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact's mother had accelerated at a stoplight and the brake pedal had failed to operate as needed upon depression. The same "Low Braking Power" warning light was illuminated. Her mother also stated that the "stop in a safe place" and "maintenance required" messages also appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home without the proper braking functionality. …
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while his father was driving and making a right turn into the driveway at his residence, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to slow down causing the driver to crash into the closed garage door. The vehicle went through the garage door and only stopped after crashing into the inside garage wall. The contact stated that there were skid marks on the floor in the garage. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was inspected by several friends with automotive knowledge however, a determination was not made as to the cause of the failure. The driver was taken to the Emergency Room for minor contusions to the face and lower back pain. The CT scan showed no major injury or broken bones. There was no police report filed. …
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while drivng at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was towed to the dealer ted after several attempts, the vehicle eventually started. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, howver the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The RPM's increased. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred while traveling over 800 miles away from home. The vehicle was driven to the contact's cousins's residence. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle, and noticed metal shavings on the dip stick. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was ade aware of the failure and a case was filed. …
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 MPH and approaching the red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact quickly engaged the parking brake and completed the stop. The warning message "Low Braking Power - Stop in A Safe Place - See Owner's Manual" and the brake warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and checked the brake fluid as stated in the Owner's Manual. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that her VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact then received a recall notification. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH and slowing for traffic in a parking lot the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that he was able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the vacuum pump brake assist assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and referred the contact to a dealer. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer, who advised the contact that the recall was voided on his vehicle since an independent mechanic had worked on the brake assist assembly. …
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 35 MPH going down a steep decline, the brake pedal was depressed and travelled to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to reach speeds up to 82 MPH. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle coasted to a stop once the road leveled out. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was not diagnosed as the contact researched online and found a recall. The vehicle was then towed to a Toyota dealer where the VIN was confirmed to be included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. …
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the brake pedal was difficult to depress. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he continued to depress the brake pedal and upon reaching a hill, he used the parking brake to slow and park the vehicle on the side of the road. The contact stated he called a towing company but after four hours of waiting, his wife drove to the location and assisted by driving bumper to bumper to the local dealer at slow speeds. The local dealer diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V211000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. …
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the check brake pump warning light was illuminated and the brake pedal became difficult to depress. The contact stated he had to pump the brake pedal to slow the vehicle and maneuver to the side of the vehicle. The contact stated after parking safely he used the parking brake to keep the vehicle from rolling. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018.
Brake complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2018 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 164 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Toyota Camry, 22% of the model year's 750 complaints. The component named most often is power assist › vacuum (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2018 Toyota Camry brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 21V-890 (vacuum, Nov 17, 2021); NHTSA recall 18V-211 (vacuum, Apr 3, 2018). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2018 Toyota Camry brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles, and 34% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 21 crashes, 1 fire and 22 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.