The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V108000·Announced 2018-02-14

Toyota Recalls 2018 Camry V6 Vehicles for Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Toyota is recalling 2018 Camry vehicles with V6 engines because improperly connected fuel pipes may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk due to fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. The recall addresses fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.

The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or fires associated with this defect.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes for correct installation and correct them as necessary, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA CAMRY
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
11,807

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CAMRY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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