2018 Toyota Camry XV70

Overview

Engines

2.5L four-cylinder, 3.5L V6, 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid

On record

3 warnings, 7 recalls

What changed for 2018

• New model, in L, LE, SE, XLE and XSE trim and as a Hybrid LE, SE or XLE, with a 206 hp 2.5L four or a 301 hp V6 and an 8-speed automatic. Toyota

Compare 2018 with 2017

Colors

• Super White2018–2022

Also in the generation, years not known: Celestial Silver Metallic Toyota, Edmunds, Predawn Gray Mica Toyota, Edmunds, Midnight Black Metallic Toyota, Edmunds, Ruby Flare Pearl Toyota, Blue Streak Metallic Toyota, Blue Crush Metallic Toyota, Wind Chill Pearl Toyota, Brownstone Toyota, Galactic Aqua Mica Toyota, Edmunds, Supersonic Red Edmunds, Blueprint Edmunds, Ice Edge Edmunds

Sources: Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference

Interiors in the generation, years not known: Ash Toyota, Edmunds, Macadamia Toyota, Black Toyota, Edmunds, Cockpit Red Toyota

Specs

Engines

• 2.5L four-cylinder A25A-FKS engine page Toyota, a published reference

  206 hp, by Toyota

  Gearbox

  8-speed automatic Toyota, a published reference

  Drive

  Front-wheel drive A published reference

• 3.5L V6 2GR-FKS engine page Toyota

  301 hp

  Gearbox

  8-speed automatic Toyota, a published reference

  Drive

  Front-wheel drive A published reference

• 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid Toyota, a published reference

  208 hp combined

  Gearbox

  Electronic continuously variable (e-CVT) (Hybrid) Toyota, a published reference

  Drive

  Front-wheel drive A published reference

Motors

• Electric drive motor Toyota

Batteries

• Lithium-ion, 1.0 kWh Toyota, a published reference
• Nickel-metal hydride, 1.6 kWh Toyota, a published reference

Trims

• L (2018–2020) Toyota, Edmunds
• LE Toyota, Edmunds
• SE Toyota, Edmunds
• XLE Toyota
• XSE Toyota
• Hybrid LE Toyota, a published reference
• Hybrid SE Toyota, a published reference
• Hybrid XLE Toyota, a published reference

Also in the generation, years not known: TRD Edmunds, a published reference, Nightshade Edition Edmunds, a published reference

Figures for the whole 8th gen

• Platform: GA-K, part of the Toyota New Global Architecture Toyota, a published reference
• First shown: North American International Auto Show, January 9, 2017 A published reference
• Hybrid battery: Under the rear seat, where earlier Hybrids kept it in the trunk A published reference
• US sales: More than 10 million Camrys since 1983, by Toyota in 2017 Toyota
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense P standard Toyota

Watch out

Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.

• Hesitant or harsh shifts in the 8-speed All years

  Check: On a test drive from cold, pull away gently and firmly and drive in stop-and-go traffic, feeling for hesitation, lurches or harsh shifts. Shift from R to D and see that it engages without a delay, and look for a check-engine light.

  Toyota bulletin T-SB-0122-20 covers 2018 Camrys with the 8-speed that, after a delay engaging from R to D, show a lock-up concern and a check-engine light with codes P07407E or P27567F; the fix is new engine computer software. Bulletin T-SB-0010-18 warns that a mismatch of gearbox and software can cause harsh shifts or flare. In one CarGurus thread, an unofficial source, eight owners of 2018 and later Camrys report hesitation, lag, jerking or harsh shifts, and none says a software update cured it. Toyota, owners' reports (unofficial)

• Failing low-pressure fuel pump 2018–2020

  Check: Ask a Toyota dealer whether fuel pump recalls 20V012000, 20V682000 and, on a 2018, 25V028000 were done.

  Three recalls replaced low-pressure fuel pumps in the tank that may fail. NHTSA

• Brake booster vacuum pump failure 2018–2019

  Check: Ask a Toyota dealer whether recalls 18V211000 and 21V890000 were done. A failing pump can take away the brake assist suddenly.

  NHTSA

Recalls

Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.

• 2018 Recall 25V028000

  The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank may fail. NHTSA

• 2018–2019 Recall 21V890000

  The vane cap inside the brake booster vacuum pump may break, causing a sudden loss of brake assist. NHTSA

• 2018–2020 Recall 20V682000

  The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank may fail. It is replaced. NHTSA

• 2018–2019 Recall 20V012000

  The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank may fail. It is replaced. NHTSA

• 2018 Recall 18V211000

  The brake booster vacuum pump rotor may have been machined wrongly, which can cause a sudden loss of brake assist. NHTSA

• 2018 Recall 18V200000

  The pistons may be larger than specified, which could make the engine stall. NHTSA

• 2018 Recall 18V108000

  The fuel delivery pipes in the engine bay may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses. NHTSA

Checked against NHTSA records on November 2, 2026.

Owning

What owners and buyers say

• Watch for

  2018

  Less sought after One source so far

  SlashGear notes the 2018 had eight recalls and hundreds of complaints, where 2019–2024 had few recalls. SlashGear

Maintenance

• Hybrid inverter coolant All years

  Replace first at 150,000 miles or 15 years, then every 50,000 miles or 5 years Toyota

The 8th gen has 9 services on its schedule, and 1 of them applies to 2018. The rest are for other years.

Warranty when new