Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
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 equipped with Nokian Tires, Tire Line: Encompass AW01, Tire Size: 235/45/R18, DOT Number: 03B431937. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered upon inspection that all four tires had experienced tread separation. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The tires were taken to a local dealer, where it was confirmed that all four tires had failed due to tread separation and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the tires could not be immediately replaced and that replacement tires needed to be ordered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tires were replacement tires. The vehicle failure mileage was 100,000. The tire failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Kinergy GT, Tire Size: 235/45/R18, DOT Number: 5MN91BH. The contact stated that during a routine tire rotation, the tire technician advised the contact that she needed to replace all four tires due to premature treadwear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where replacement tires were purchased. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 95,000. The tire failure mileage was 33,000.
During the summer months when temperatures were extreme, my car suddenly had that infamous orange triangle light up and a warning about the tire pressure. I had to avoid taking the freeway home and instead had to take a 30-minute long trek home along the streets. When I went to inspect my tires I saw several large bulges along the sides of multiple tires, especially the front two tires. I immediately took them to the nearest reputable tire shop and they told me that most likely a nail may have caused the issue, but they did not find a single nail nor any holes in the tire that may have been leaking out air. Repair process was difficult as the first tire shop I went to did not carry the tires my car comes with (apparently they are very hard to come across where I live) but offered to replace all tires with used ones for $70 and strongly recommended I get new ones as soon as possible. …
Toyota of Orlando is held RESPONSIBLE for tearing an piece off my car and they are failing to fix the issue after being addressed to it an day after till I noticed my car feels loose while driving and it wasn't like that and Im facing shaking issues and suspension issues after being taken after an simple inspection.
Hankook Kinergy GT 235/45R18 94V Toyota Camry OEM tires. 31215 miles. Sidewall bubble along lettering line. This is the second tire that has bubbled in the same area. 2 tires have been replaced and the remaining 2 will now be replaced due to safety concerns. No pictures were taken of first tire failure.
After filing a complaint on the other front tire, I checked the other side and the tire is doing the exact same thing. Hankook Kinergy GT 235/45R18 94v OEM tires on 2018 Toyota Camry with 31215 miles. Sidewall bubble along lettering line. This will be the 3rd tire on this car to fail in this manner.
I had just exited a freeway, and was entering the surface streets via a stoplight. After turning onto the surface street, the signal ahead turned red. I attempted to apply the brakes in traffic while traveling at or less than 20 m.p.h., but the brakes did not respond as normal. I pushed the brake pedal down and the vehicle did not stop as normal. Instead, the pedal depressed further than normal, and I felt a heavy vibration feedback through the pedal. I was approximately 2-3 car lengths from the car in front of me, and I pumped the brakes and depressed the pedal as far as I could physically manage. At that point, the vehicle began to slow, but so gradually that I was certain to collide with the car in front of me. I then steered to the right (I was in the rightmost lane) toward the curb of the sidewalk. The front passenger wheel went up on the curb and the vehicle stopped. …
Three separate times in less than 20,000 miles, there was a bubble on the side of our tire which had to be replaced!!!! In 50 plus years of driving, we never had a bubble on the side of a tire, which needed each time to be replaced lest we have a blowout. The service manager during one of our replacements told us that the problem was caused by Toyota providing inadequate protection for the wheels. This is a dangerous situation which will lead to blowouts and deaths unless the NHTSA takes immediate action. The service manager, speaking confidentially. Told us that Toyota will fight this rather than spend $1200. Per tire casing to do the right thing. You must act before deaths occur from blowouts. Also, Toyota should reimburse for all tire bubbling!!
While the vehicle was being driven at approximately 45mph on a highway in wet conditions, on a flat, smooth road surface, I heard a loud pop but there was not an impact to the performance of the vehicle. I continued to drive 1 mile to my destination and parked the vehicle. Approx. 30 minutes later I returned to my vehicle, backed out of the parking spot and noticed a change in the vehicles performance. I immediately stopped the vehicle to inspect the tires and the right front tire was flat. At the time of the occurrence, the mileage was approx 9,390K. I contacted road side assistance, they arrived & changed the tire and I will contact the dealership, team Toyota in glen mills, pa.
For a year and a half, my car has always refused to accelerate on time, often overcompensating and lunging forward, or undergoing a rolling sensation and accelerating. I had the same problem with the steering/tires twice in the past week and today as well. When making a turn and accelerating the car tires skid very loudly and the steering wheel moves on its own to the left and right. I almost went out of my lane because of this. Tires are fine and do not show excessive wear or damage.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2018 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2018 Toyota Camry, 3% of the model year's 750 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2018 Toyota Camry wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2018 Toyota Camry, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2018 Toyota Camry wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 17,000 miles, and 88% before 25,000 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.