Overview
- Engines
- 2.5L four-cylinder, 3.5L V6, 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid
- On record
- 2 warnings, 3 recalls
What changed for 2020
- Android Auto becomes standard. All-wheel drive is offered with the 2.5L on the LE and up, and a V6-only TRD and an SE Nightshade Edition join the range. Edmunds
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
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2.5L four-cylinder A25A-FKS engine page Toyota, a published reference
206 hp, by Toyota
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic Toyota, a published reference
- Drives
- Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (2.5L four only, LE and up, 2020–2024) Edmunds, a published reference
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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Open the checklistRecalls
Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.
2020–2022 Recall 23V865000
A short circuit may develop in the passenger seat occupant sensor, stopping the passenger front airbag from deploying. NHTSA
2018–2020 Recall 20V682000
The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank may fail. It is replaced. NHTSA
2020 Recall 20V064000
Porosity in the engine castings may crack and let coolant leak inside or outside the engine. NHTSA
Checked against NHTSA records on November 2, 2026.
Owning
What owners and buyers say
No source singles out this year, for good or bad.
Maintenance
Engine oil and filter 2019–2024
Replace every 10,000 miles or 1 year Toyota
Ask the seller: Ask for oil change records, and which oil was used (0W-16 in the 2.5L, 0W-20 in the V6).
Engine oil and filter, hard use 2019–2024
Replace every 5,000 miles or 6 months Toyota
Only for dusty roads, repeated short trips in the cold, long idling or towing
Cabin air filter 2019–2024
Replace every 10,000 miles or 1 year Toyota
Engine air filter 2019–2024
Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years Toyota
Spark plugs 2019–2024
Replace at 120,000 miles Toyota
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Spark plugs, V6 2019–2024
Replace every 60,000 miles or 6 years Toyota
Brake booster vacuum pump, V6 2019–2024
Replace at 120,000 miles Toyota
Engine coolant 2019–2024
Replace first at 100,000 miles or 10 years, then every 50,000 miles or 5 years Toyota
Hybrid inverter coolant All years
Replace first at 150,000 miles or 15 years, then every 50,000 miles or 5 years Toyota
Warranty when new
| Basic | 36,000 miles or 3 years Toyota |
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| Powertrain | 60,000 miles or 5 years Toyota |
| Corrosion perforation | 5 years ToyotaAny miles |
| Hybrid system | 100,000 miles or 8 years ToyotaThe hybrid battery for 10 years or 150,000 miles, in Toyota's 2022 guide |
Before you pay: every warning, recall and check on one sheet.
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