NHTSA Recall 18V200000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,730 vehicles. It affects 2018 Toyota Camry.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V200000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | J1M/J0M |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | March 28, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.
Safety risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V200000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.