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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 19 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 21 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 15,999 miles
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Vehicle was involved in a rear-end collision. Vehicle did not brake before impact manually neither did the brake assist activate. There were no signs of braking assist malfunctioning. Vehicle caught fire upon impact and not available for inspection. Vehicle given to insurance company and settled. Injury to driver of vehicle in question. Driver of vehicle hit and went to ER by ambulance. There is a report filed of accident.
- Kilgore, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not yet made aware of the issue. The contact indicated that while depressing the brake pedal there was a screeching sound coming from the brakes. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
- Mobile, AL, USA
System breaks stoped function when I was driving on freeway 65mph. The inspection is/is not available because they need technicians from the manufacturer. Technicians from the auto repair confirm there is no repair as has been defective. They said the problem might be repair by the second quarter of 2022 I was a high risk and putting all people driving around me in a high risk. The problem has been confirmed by the Toyota auto repair same location where the car was purchased. The inspectors from the manufacturer should be inspecting the vehicle since the first week of January There was no indication of break failure, system brakes malfunction or anything before until the day of the incidente.
- San Jose, CA, USA
I have had issues with the breaks since I purchased the vehicle. The first recall I got the vacuum pump replaced. I still have the same issue. I have been having the break issue but recently had an issue slamming on my breaks after someone was coming around the corner too fast in my garage and feeling pushback from the break petal and not breaking fully. I actually did hit her care but she only had scratches and decided not to file a claim (I have the date and pictures as well). I bought this Camry feeling confident and I actually worry about my breaks I even got them replaced thinking they were worn out but I still have the same issue.
- Towson, MD, USA
The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, a warning light and message appeared on the instrument panel stating brakes services required. The contact continued to drive to his residence. The contact checked and then added brake fluid to the brake reservoir. Several days taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was later the warning light and message returned. The vehicle was informed that the vacuum pump and power brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was then traded because the contact no longer felt safe driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,500. Consumer stated vehicle was on the recall list, both dealer and manufacturer refused to honor the repairs.
- Chandler, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that he received a recall notice regarding the Power Braking Assist failure. The contact stated that while driving at 55-60 MPH, the warning message "Low Power Brake. Please Stop in Safe Area." Was displayed. The contact stated that the brake pedal became rigid and failed to respond when depressed. The contact depressed the brake pedal harder and it responded. The contact veered to side of the road. Then the contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
- Arvin, CA, USA
Lost brakes on expressway almost crash I have to paid town to my home.
- Miami Lakes , FL, USA
There-??s been a few times when I started my car to head to work and something appears on the dash board that reads ( Air bag malfunction) Then it-??s gives me a hard time to steer the car. This has happened ample times. So when it does happen I have to shut the car off and then turn it back on so that the issue on the dash board disappears. I do this 2 to 3 times until it clears. (Very weird).. Every time it happens it-??s when I turn my car on to head out to either go to work or do errands. Etc. But i usually shut the car off immediately when I see that it appears on the dash board. When I do, it usually goes away and I can again take control of the steering wheel and the pressure on the steering wheel go back to being normal and manageable. But I-??ve noticed that when it does come on there-??s a tremendous change in the steering Ps. It reads -??. Airbag malfunction.
- New Milfors, CT, USA
Brakes being difficult to press down randomly causing excess friction on my roters causing shaking/instability/ almost lost control.
- Riverview, FL, USA
The brakes just stopped working. Got a message on the screen about "Low Braking Power. Stop in a safe place". The engine stopped working and the pedal (brake) was very hard. Thank God I was able to stop and not crash. I checked all car stored codes\errors - no codes and the car running normally now. I know that the 2018 Camry had recall about the brake vacuum pump but somehow my car wasn't in a recall list. Thank you
- Vancouver, WA, USA
I was driving back home about 70 miles an hour and all the sudden i got a message on my dashboard saying that i have a low braking power and yes there was not power at all. The car did not brake at all there will be a lot of tragedies because that is very dangerous, i got very lucky i had the time to look for the emergency break pedal but very scary. I research if anybody had a problem like that and there is about 60 people that had gone trough the same problem and contacted toyota and see if they is a recall on this problem and they said no. Every car that i saw on the complaint list is at over 100 k, so once you hit the 100 k be very careful and by the way is a toyota camry 2018
- Dsrt Hot Spgs, CA, USA
Grinding sound appears when backing up such as when backing out of garage. Does not seem to be present when shifted out of reverse.
- Woodstock, GA, USA
Hello! When i am pushing the brake pedal it is very hard, like engine is of! I took my car to local diller and they was diagnosed that i have to replace brake vacuum pump, but i have to pay for that service $1350... but i know that Toyota hade recall exactly for this part of brake sistem. I chaked my car for this recall but there is no recall for my car, only fuel pump is... but fact is that my car have same problem, why it is not qualifay fo recall i don-??t understand. Can you help me figure it out why i have to pay, when thousands of other car was repaired for free by dillers? Thank you
- Van Nuys, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while her son was driving at low speeds the brake pedal was hard to depress and slow to respond. The warning light illuminated was unknown. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where diagnosed the brake booster vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 18V211000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC).
- Metairie, LA, USA
I was driving 75 mph on I-10 East going into Houston when I received a low braking power warning. My brakes were useless and I had to use the slow down gradually and slowly used the emergency brake. There is a safety recall on the vaccum pump for this year and model but my car did not qualify for this.
- Houston , TX, USA
I was driving in downtown and a sudden loss of braking power. My speed was 20 mile/ hr and I push down brake strongly to stop the car. I was at the highest risk even stopped the car. The Toyota dealer said that I must replace booster vacuum pump while Toyota has recall to replace this part for certain camry 2018 but my car is not included.I had a warning lump at the same time of losing the brake power.
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the driver depressed on the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop which caused the vehicle to crash and hit three other vehicles. No warning lights illuminated. No one was injured. No police report was filed. The contact had the vehicle towed an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle but could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The failure mileage. 14,000. The VIN was not available.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
While driving about 50 mpg on the highway, the "low braking power" light came on. After seeing this, I attempted to slow down but the brake pedal was hard to push down and I had to push it all the way to the floor in order for my car to slow down/stop. Had my car checked by a mechanic and they said that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. Based on multiple complaints regarding this issue with the brakes, Toyota needs to do a recall.
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. Upon inspection, the brake fluid was very low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the brake booster and vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Several unknown dealers were made aware of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18V211000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
- Odenton, MD, USA
- Brooklyn, NY, USA