2018 Toyota Camry MPG
26–52 mpg combined across 7 EPA-rated versions. Best: Camry Hybrid LE (FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 51 city / 53 hwy / 52 combined; lowest: Camry (3.5L 6-cyl, A8) at 26.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Hybrid LE (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 51 | 53 | 52 | $1,300 |
| Camry Hybrid XLE/SE (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 44 | 47 | 46 | $1,450 |
| Camry | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | FWD | 29 | 41 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Camry LE/SE | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Camry XLE/XSE | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Camry | 3.5L 6-cyl | A8 | FWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Camry XSE | 3.5L 6-cyl | A8 | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
How it compares
- 2018 Midsize Cars: class average 26.8 mpg over 196 versions; best Camry +25.2 (#3).
- 2017: 40 mpg best (+12 for 2018).
- 2019: 52 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,300–$2,600 a year ($1,300 difference).
- 2026 model: 51 mpg best (−1).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ · 9.9% risk |
776 owner complaints: Power Train 201, Service Brakes 176, Engine 138, Unknown Or Other 100. Crashes 48, fires 4, injuries 45.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 201 | 26% |
| Service Brakes | 176 | 23% |
| Engine | 138 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 100 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 75 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 71 | 9% |
| Steering | 64 | 8% |
Recent owner reports: Power Train
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and hesitating. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted and was able to reproduce the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.”
“2018 Toyota Camry approx 126,000 miles. Transmission had always been rough-- previously jerking and was told by dealer technician that shocks needed to be replaced soon. While out of state and traveling in remote area, the car gave out. Was advised by out of state Toyota dealership technician that the transmission had blown and the inside of the mechanism had imploded and the car could not be moved at all.”
“The transmission quit moving the car forward in traffic which could have caused a collision. When the transmission started shifting weird and not accelerating normally, the ABS Sensor malfunction light came on. I towed the car to a toyota dealership in [XXX] and they said I needed the transmission replaced for 10000(new), which I could not afford.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
8 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2025 | Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery › fuel Pump | 25V028000 |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › power Assist › vacuum | 21V890000 |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery › fuel Pump | 20V682000 |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery › fuel Pump | 20V012000 |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Equipment › other › labels | 19V503000 |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › power Assist › vacuum | 18V211000 |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling › engine | 18V200000 |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery › hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 18V108000 |