The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V200000·Announced 2018-03-28

Toyota Recalls 2018 Camry Vehicles Due to Engine Piston Defect

Toyota is recalling 2018 Camry vehicles with 2.5L engines because oversized pistons may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine pistons) that can cause an engine stall, which the source states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The recall addresses a defect where the pistons may be larger than specified, which can possibly cause the engine to stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons. If an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced free of charge. Toyota's number for this recall is J1M/J0M.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA CAMRY
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
1,730

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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