2018 Toyota Camry Brake Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are brake problems on the 2018 Toyota Camry?
164 owners have reported brake problems on the 2018 Toyota Camry, 22% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 16,000–120,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.
164 complaints 22% of all 2018 complaints 55,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (60 of 164). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Brakes complaints by the year the problem happened.
Brakes complaints by Camry year
Related recalls
Vacuum pump may fail, losing brake assist
Crash riskA small part inside the vacuum pump, the vane cap, can break and cause the pump to fail. If that happens, the brakes can suddenly lose their power assist, which raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as needed, at no cost to you.
Recall 21V890000 · Nov 2021Vacuum
During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
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Other 2018 Toyota Camry problems
Common questions
What are common 2018 Toyota Camry brake problems?
Complaints most often name the vacuum, hoses, lines / piping, and fittings and pedals and linkages.
At what mileage do 2018 Toyota Camry brake problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 16,000–120,000 miles. The middle value is about 55,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2018 Toyota Camry brake problems?
Yes: 21V890000, 18V211000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Camry year has the most brake complaints?
The 2018 Camry, with 164 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.