TOYOTA CAMRY (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Toyota is recalling 2018 Camry vehicles with a 2.5L engine that may stall, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need free piston replacement by dealers starting May 25, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2018 Camry vehicles with a 2.5L engine that may stall, increasing crash risk. Owners must have their pistons inspected by dealers to prevent engine failure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225429-toyota-2018-camry-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225429-toyota-2018-camry-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V200000
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“Toyota 2018 Camry Engine Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Engine Stall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225429-toyota-2018-camry-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #18V200000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V200000).
Why it’s dangerous
Pistons in these vehicles may be larger than specified, causing the engine to stall. Engine stalling can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles with a 2.5L engine are affected. Drivers and passengers face higher crash risk if the engine stalls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2018 Camry's production date code on the engine. Affected vehicles have pistons from the production period specified in the recall notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota Customer Service
Call 1-888-270-9371 to confirm if your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Have Dealers Inspect Pistons
Dealers will check your engine's production date codes and replace pistons if needed, free of charge.
May 25, 2018
What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons and, if an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J1M/J0M.
Questions people ask
Why is my Camry being recalled?
Pistons in these vehicles may be larger than specified, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my Camry is affected?
Check your 2018 Camry's production date code on the engine. Affected vehicles have pistons from the production period specified in the recall notice.
What should I do if my Camry is affected?
Dealers will inspect your engine and replace pistons if needed, free of charge. Contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 to schedule the replacement.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V200000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 18V200000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons and, if an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J1M/J0M. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V200000 (March 28, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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