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2018 Toyota Camry HV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Camry HV.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2018 Toyota Camry HV is a passenger car hybrid whose powertrain maintenance centers on a 4.8-quart oil capacity filled with ultra-thin 0W-16 or 0W-20 API viscosity oil. With 727 total owner complaints—concentrated in the Power Train category—alongside 8 recalls, this model year actually exceeds the complaint volume of even the peak year (2012, at 632) documented in the Camry's 2011–2014 reliability history. That places the 2018 above the prior generation's tracked range of 295 to 632 complaints, signaling a year in which reported issues ran notably higher than the model's established baseline and warranting closer scrutiny from any researcher evaluating long-term ownership risk.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16 / 0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S55D23R · 355 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI S55D23R · 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780177050 alt 17801F0050
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901289
Front wiper blades8521206250 alt 8522206250
Serpentine belt9091602778 alt 90916A2026
Thermostat1632631050 alt 1632647020
Cabin air filter871390E040 alt 8713958010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3241 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-16 / 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidToyota CVT fluid type FE
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.0-4.1
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1
Engine Oil0W-16 · API · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Main Bearings16
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.28 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.02 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.28 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 Oil

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum28.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum121.0 psi
RPM28.0-121.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure14.2.
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum28.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum121.0 psi
RPM28.0-121.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure14.2.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .414
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .006
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 6.850

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Brake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The provided federal record for this generation shows a fluctuating early lifecycle, with complaints peaking at 632 in 2012 before dropping to 295 in 2013 and rising again to 466 in 2014, while recalls remained relatively stable between 2 and 5. Because the supplied data stops in 2014, the 2018 target year falls entirely outside this early-generation arc, meaning the dataset does not specify how these initial fluctuations evolved or resolved by 2018. For the 2018 Camry HV specifically, federal data reveals 104 Power Train and 69 Service Brakes complaints as the primary concerns, accompanied by 46 crash complaints and 4 fire complaints. The data does not specify the root causes for these mechanical issues or the exact circumstances of the reported crashes and fires. Given the concentration of power train and brake complaints alongside the notable crash count for the 2018 model, buyers should proceed with caution and demand rigorous pre-purchase inspections of these specific systems.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
374
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
727
Owner complaints
46 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 727 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train104
Service Brakes69
Unknown Or Other44
Steering41
Engine33
Fuel/Propulsion System30
Service Brakes, Hydraulic28
Fuel System, Gasoline25

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V503000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 28/06/2019

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification… Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer…

18V108000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 14/02/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes for the correct installation, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 374 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0097-23 Rev12026-04-14StructureSome 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may…
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 Camry HV take?

4.8 qt of 0W-16 API Preferred, 0W-20 API may be used in an emergency. Replace with 0W-16 at the next oil change, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Camry HV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.