Toyota Camry 2018–2024
9th generation (XV70)
NHTSA data through 12 August 20262,475 complaints, 871 with mileageMethod
On this generation, 49% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 8 times higher than during the rest of the car's life.
- First 12,000 miles — 49% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 8 complaints (0.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 250
- 25%
- 3,000
- Median
- 13,000
- 75%
- 42,000
- 90%
- 82,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 398 | 45.7% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 100 | 11.5% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 70 | 8.0% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 68 | 7.8% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 62 | 7.1% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 35 | 4.0% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 22 | 2.5% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 19 | 2.2% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 20 | 2.3% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 12 | 1.4% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 8 | 0.9% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 13 | 1.5% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 8 | 0.9% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 8 | 0.9% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 5 | 0.6% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 170,000–180,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–190,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 8 | 0.9% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 2,475 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018–2024 Toyota Camry, and 871 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
49% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 8 times higher than during the rest of the car's life. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (14.5% of complaints, typically around 8,000 miles), the engine (11.5% of complaints, typically around 14,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (10.4% of complaints, typically around 5,000 miles).
14 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Transmission and driveline8,000median 8,000 miles, middle half 999 to 30,000
- Engine14,000median 14,200 miles, middle half 3,500 to 40,000
- Problems owners could not categorise5,000median 5,000 miles, middle half 1,000 to 12,000
- Brakes14,000median 14,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 58,000
- Airbag system37,000median 37,000 miles, middle half 10,000 to 68,000
- Electrical system12,000median 12,000 miles, middle half 2,500 to 40,000
- Fuel and propulsion system18,000median 18,000 miles, middle half 6,500 to 36,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 359 | 14.5% | 8,000 | 999–30,000 |
| Engine | 284 | 11.5% | 14,000 | 3,500–40,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 258 | 10.4% | 5,000 | 1,000–12,000 |
| Brakes | 201 | 8.1% | 14,000 | 5,000–58,000 |
| Airbag system | 195 | 7.9% | 37,000 | 10,000–68,000 |
| Electrical system | 181 | 7.3% | 12,000 | 2,500–40,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 180 | 7.3% | 18,000 | 6,500–36,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 135 | 5.5% | 12,000 | 7,000–39,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 118 | 4.8% | 5,500 | 1,500–16,000 |
| Steering | 87 | 3.5% | 46,000 | 9,500–57,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 13,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 14.5% of complaints (359 reports, 128 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 8,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 999 and 30,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 11.5% of complaints (284 reports, 115 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 14,200 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,500 and 40,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 10.4% of complaints (258 reports, 75 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 5,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,000 and 12,221 miles.
The brakes account for 8.1% of complaints (201 reports, 60 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 14,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,800 and 58,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 7.9% of complaints (195 reports, 47 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 37,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 10,000 and 68,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 7.3% of complaints (181 reports, 71 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 12,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,347 and 39,750 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2018 model year drew the most — 1,088 complaints — while 2024 drew the fewest at 71. The median year sits at 195.
That makes 2018 an outlier: roughly 5.6 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 14 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (4), the airbag system (2), the hydraulic brake circuit (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 2,475 complaints filed against this generation, 212 reported a crash; 18 reported a fire; 180 reported an injury; 1 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 8.6% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 49% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 8,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Fuel System 2018–2020
Denso low-pressure in-tank fuel pump impeller cracks from excessive fuel absorption, deforming and contacting the pump housing; causes rough running, no-start and stalling at speed. Subject of NHTSA recalls 20V-012 and 20V-314.
Transmission 2018–2019
Low-speed hesitation and harsh engagement complaints on the 8-speed automatic, particularly early builds.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,088 | 500 |
| 2019 | 559 | 203 |
| 2020 | 383 | 105 |
| 2021 | 195 | 22 |
| 2022 | 88 | 13 |
| 2023 | 91 | 19 |
| 2024 | 71 | 9 |
Recalls (14)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V028000 | 2025-03-12 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 23V865000 | 2024-10-31 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification |
| 24V128000 | 2024-04-19 | Seats |
| 23V432000 | 2023-07-14 | Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs |
| 21V890000 | 2022-05-16 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum |
| 20V682000 | 2021-01-21 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 20V012000 | 2020-05-01 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 20V064000 | 2020-04-03 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 19V567000 | 2019-08-27 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification |
| 19V503000 | 2019-08-23 | Equipment:other:labels |
| 19V244000 | 2019-05-24 | Equipment:other:labels |
| 18V200000 | 2018-05-25 | Engine and Engine Cooling:engine |
| 18V211000 | 2018-05-09 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum |
| 18V108000 | 2018-03-09 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings |
What owners reported
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there was moisture at the top part of the tail light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (boch Toyota in norwood, ma, 781-769-8100) where the technician stated that the failure was unusual and the light needed to be repaired. The technician called the…
2018 · 4 miles · Exterior lighting
The transmission has harsh shifts. Multiple times coming through the city with stop signs it will have a delay and jerk when i start to go again. Some times when i go to cross an intersection there will be a delay which is very dangerous if i'm crossing while yielding to oncoming traffic. I took to the dealer where…
2018 · 5 miles · Transmission and driveline
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked while the accelerator pedal depressed. The âLow Braking Powerâ message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System…
2018 · 8 miles · Fuel system
Wife and kid driving on 35 mile zone 5:00 pm traffic half mile before traffic light with two left lane turn the d n light on transmission and the dash d n r start flashing stop at the light left urn car the start going back word although the car is drive mode the padel moving without touching it. My wife and daughter…
2018 · 10 miles · Electrical system
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