TOYOTA CAMRY 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V200000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA CAMRY 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-25 2018-03-28 2018-03-29

Production Dates: 2017-12-21 - 2018-01-11

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: J1M/J0M

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1730

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons and, if an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J1M/J0M.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.