2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,600 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I come to a full stop and attempt to drive the vehicle sort of stalls then eventually the gears catch and it starts to drive. This can be very dangerous when trying to pick up speed in a highway or something. The first time it happened I was at a stop sign. Upon depressing the brake, the vehicle did not pick up speed, it slowly rolled forward. After about 5-10 seconds, the vehicle then seemed to catch gears and picked up speed. I also noticed the hybrid battery wasn't charging very well and seemed to be hot as the battery fans were constantly on.”
NHTSA complaint #11120742, filed 2018-08, 29,550 miles“Vehicle in motion getting onto freeway. Pressing gas pedal to accelerate car not accelerating beyond 40mph and felt like it was being forced to accelerate like there was drag and pull. Car jerked forward a few times as if it was being choked on gas. The hybrid dial was bouncing erratically as if it was confused and car was not accelerating beyond 40 MPH. Took it to dealer 1x they could not replicate issue, called Toyota care and was told error needed duplicating to be addressed. Both incidences have occured while getting onto a freeway and pressing gas pedal to merge onto the freeway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269250, filed 2019-10, 20,600 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. While driving at lower speeds in both drive and reverse, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk. The contact indicated that the failure was more severe while driving in very cold weather temperatures and when the engine was not warmed up. In addition, the braking distance was extended when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (crestmont Toyota, 730 nj-23, pompton plains, new jersey) where the failure was able to be duplicated, but indicated that the vehicle was operating as designed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11091603, filed 2018-05, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037202Aug 20, 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.
- 11037201Aug 20, 2026This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.
- 11037186Aug 11, 2026Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’…
- 11029896Feb 27, 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- 11022949Aug 7, 2025The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the…
- 11020668Jun 19, 2025Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is…
- 11016794Feb 20, 2025Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’…
- 11015508Feb 20, 2025Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’…
- 11014174Jan 5, 2025Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is…
- 11012753Dec 10, 2024This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 5% |
| 2025 | 8 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 9% |
| 2018 | 3 | 11% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 11 | 9% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid
12 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology