Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V200000 Reported March 28, 2018

Engine may stall due to incorrectly-sized pistons

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,730 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V200000
Manufacturer Campaign
J1M/J0M
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,730
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 28, 2018
Completion Rate
90.96

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 18V200000 or campaign J1M/J0M.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V200000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V200000?

NHTSA recall 18V200000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on March 28, 2018. It addresses: Engine may stall due to incorrectly-sized pistons. The recall affects approximately 1,730 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V200000 or the manufacturer campaign number J1M/J0M. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.