2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For first minute or two after starting vehicle, the brakes prevent smooth operation causing "lurching" especially during slow speed backing. Toyota declares "normal" behavior of the brakes.”
filed Sep 17, 2019
“Brakes periodically grab severely when first driving the car. Usual occurrence is when first backing from garage or parking space and trying to ease the brake pedal. Brakes grab and prevent slowing the car smoothly. After driving for a dozen or so yards, problem doesn't reoccur--until is again…”
filed Jan 4, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Camry Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Camry Hybrid | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 Camry Hybrid | 7 | 28% |
| 2013 Camry Hybrid | 7 | 26% |
| 2012 Camry Hybrid | 9 | 16% |
| 2011 Camry Hybrid | 6 | 26% |
| 2009 Camry Hybrid | 53 | 45% |
| 2008 Camry Hybrid | 61 | 38% |
| 2007 Camry Hybrid | 391 | 65% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.