2018 Toyota Camry Factory Warranty & Recalls – All Coverage & Exceptions

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Below is a summary of your 2018 Toyota Camry warranty coverage and how long your coverage lasts. At the bottom of this article is the full 2018 Toyota Camry warranty PDF, if you wish to explore further.

Warranty durations listed below are in terms of the vehicle’s mileage or age. If a type of coverage is valid for three years or 36,000 miles, coverage lasts until the vehicle reaches 36,000 miles or until it’s three years old, whichever occurs first.

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system.

If you need more detailed information about the warranties covered in this article, you can find the link to the original factory warranty PDF towards the end of this article. Alternatively, you can review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) section at the very bottom of the article which provides more warranty details. Please refer to the warranty PDF link if you would like to view the complete and official warranty terms from Toyota.

2018 Toyota Camry Factory Warranty

Here is a summary of the expired warranties for the 2018 Toyota Camry based on the mileage and age provided:

• The 3-year/36,000-mile Basic Warranty has expired, as the vehicle is over 3 years old. 

• The 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Warranty might be active depending on your in-service date and mileage.

• The 5-year unlimited mile Corrosion Perforation Warranty might be active depending on your in-service date and mileage. 

• The 2-year/24,000-mile Federal Emissions Warranty has expired, as the vehicle’s age is over 2 years. However, the 8-year/80,000-mile specific components warranty is still valid depending on mileage.

• The 3-year/50,000-mile California Emissions Warranty has expired, as the vehicle’s mileage is over 50,000 miles. However, the 7-year/70,000-mile long-term defect warranty is still valid depending on mileage.

If you are confused about what each of the factory warranties covers for your Toyota Camry, I recommend checking out our helpful article ‘The Ultimate Guide to Car Warranties.’ This article explains in detail the various warranties like Basic, Powertrain, Corrosion Perforation, Air Conditioning, Paint, Battery, Tire, Federal Emissions, and California Emissions that are part of the Factory warranty provided by automakers. 

The guide breaks down what each warranty covers, time and mileage limits, and what components are included. Understanding the ins and outs of factory warranties can give you peace of mind about repairs and maintenance for your new Camry. Our article simplifies all the fine print so you know exactly what’s covered should any issues arise. Check it out if you need a handy reference for deciphering Toyota’s factory warranty.

Basic Warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty is the same as the basic warranty, and it expired in 2021 for this 2018 Toyota Camry. The basic warranty covers the Camry for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. 

The basic warranty does not cover damage or failures resulting from accidents, abuse, or negligence, modifications like adding non-Toyota accessories, improper maintenance, or environmental conditions like water contamination. Normal wear and tear like brake pad replacement is also not covered. Make sure to consult your owner’s manual to fully understand what is and isn’t covered under the basic/New Vehicle Limited Warranty for your Camry.

Powertrain Warranty

The powertrain warranty for the 2018 Toyota Camry covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of the engine, transmission/transaxle, front-wheel drive system, rear-wheel drive system, and restraint system. This warranty might be valid depending on your in-service date or mileage. The powertrain warranty covers the Camry for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Since this 2018 Camry is past the 5-year limit for vehicles with an in-service date prior to the publishing date of this article, repairs are no longer covered under the powertrain warranty. 

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

The rust perforation limited warranty for the 2018 Toyota Camry covers the repair or replacement of any original body panel that develops perforation from corrosion (rust-through). This warranty expires in 2023, after 5 years from the in-service date. The rust perforation limited warranty covers the Camry for 5 years with no mileage limit. Since this 2018 Camry is past the 5-year limit for vehicles with an in-service date prior to the publishing date of this article, body panel repairs due to corrosion are no longer covered under the rust perforation limited warranty.

Air Conditioning Warranty

Based on the 2018 Camry maintenance guide, the air conditioning warranty covers repairs and adjustments needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of any air conditioning system component supplied by Toyota. The warranty coverage is for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date. 

Since the current year is 2023, the 36-month/36,000-mile air conditioning warranty for a 2018 Camry purchased new would have expired already, as it would have ended in 2021 or at 36,000 miles, whichever occurred first.

Battery Warranty

The 2018 Camry’s new vehicle limited warranty covers the battery for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date. This means the battery is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship. However, the warranty does not cover damage or failures resulting from accidents, abuse, improper adjustments, modifications, alteration, tampering, disconnection, improper towing, improper jumping, or battery fluid spillage. 

As the current year is 2023, the 36-month/36,000-mile battery warranty coverage under the new vehicle limited warranty for a 2018 Camry purchased new would have already expired, since it would have ended in 2021 or at 36,000 miles, whichever occurred first.

Tire Warranty

The tires on the 2018 Camry are covered by a separate warranty from the tire manufacturer, not Toyota. The tire warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for a period set by the tire manufacturer, which varies by brand. The warranty does not cover damage or failures from improper maintenance, use of non-recommended tires, road hazards, accidents, or collisions. 

Since tires are normally warranted for 3-5 years by tire manufacturers, the original tire warranty for a 2018 Camry purchased new likely expired sometime between 2021-2023, depending on the brand and coverage period provided. As the current year is 2023, the original tire warranty has likely expired based on typical tire warranty periods.

Federal Emissions Warranty

The 2018 Camry’s Federal Emission Control Warranty covers the vehicle for 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the in-service date. There is also coverage for 8 years or 80,000 miles for specific components. It warrants that the vehicle was designed, built, and equipped to conform to federal emissions standards. It covers the repair or replacement of emissions-related parts that are defective in materials or workmanship. 

However, it does not cover failures caused by abuse, lack of maintenance, improper repairs, modifications or alterations, or using non-equivalent replacement parts. As the current year is 2023, the 2-year/24,000-mile federal emission warranty for a 2018 Camry purchased new would have already expired, since it would have ended in 2020 or at 24,000 miles, whichever occurred first. However, the 8-year/80,000-mile specific components warranty is still valid if it’s still under the mileage limit.

The Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act requires automobile manufacturers to warranty the emission control systems on vehicles for at least 2 years or 24,000 miles. For the 2018 Camry covered in the warranty document, this means that Toyota would be required under the Clean Air Act to repair or replace defective emissions-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles from the in-service date. 

So for a 2018 Camry purchased new, the emissions system warranty coverage required by the Clean Air Act would have already expired, since it would have ended in 2020 or at 24,000 miles based on the 2-year/24,000-mile requirement. As the current year is 2023, the Clean Air Act emissions warranty for this 2018 Camry would no longer be in effect.

California Emissions Warranty

The 2018 Camry’s California Emission Control Warranty covers the vehicle’s emissions control systems for 3 years/50,000 miles and specified major emissions-related components for 7 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the in-service date. It warrants that the vehicle meets California’s stringent anti-smog standards. The California emissions warranty covers the repair or replacement of defective emissions-related parts and makes necessary adjustments to ensure the vehicle passes a California smog check test. 

However, it does not cover failures caused by abuse, lack of maintenance, improper repairs, modifications or using non-equivalent replacement parts. As the current year is 2023, the 3-year/50,000-mile coverage under the California emissions warranty for a 2018 Camry purchased new would have already expired. The 7 year/70,000 mile would still be valid as long as it is under the mileage limit.

2018 Toyota Camry Recalls

According to the NHTSA recalls for the 2018 Toyota Camry, there were several issues that prompted recalls. These included brake assist vacuum pump failures that could cause sudden loss of braking, defective fuel pumps that could cause engine stalling, incorrect load carrying capacity labels that could lead to overloading, incorrectly sized pistons that could cause the engine to stall, and improperly connected fuel lines that could leak fuel and increase fire risk. 

The NHTSA recalls affected various components like the service brakes, fuel system, engine, and equipment. The recalls involved repairs like replacing parts, correcting installations, and replacing labels to fix the issues and bring the vehicles into compliance with standards. The recalls show the 2018 Camry had some potential safety issues that Toyota had to address through official NHTSA recalls.

Read our article if you’d like to know more about the difference between recalls, warranty extensions, and technical service bulletins.

Extended Warranties

Extended Warranty Available Upon Car Purchase

Toyota offered the option to purchase extended warranty coverage beyond the 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty that came standard with the 2018 Camry. Toyota’s extended warranty plans, called Toyota Extra Care Vehicle Service Agreements, provided additional coverage for the vehicle’s major systems like the engine and transmission. Extended plans up to 7 years/100,000 miles were available for purchase when the Camry was new. 

To find out if an individual 2018 Camry still has active extended coverage, the best way is to contact a Toyota dealer and provide the vehicle’s VIN, mileage, and maintenance records, which they can use to look up the warranty status in Toyota’s system.

Extended Warranty Available Now

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Want to know more about choosing an extended warranty? Check out: 10 Reasons Why an Extended Car Warranty May or May Not Work for You.

2018 Toyota Camry Warranty Brochure/Booklet

If you want a more comprehensive look at the warranty coverage that has expired and what coverage may still be available, you can read Toyota’s warranty booklet. It provides detailed information about coverage, including exclusions.

Click here to download and read the 2018 Toyota Camry warranty brochure.

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