Transmission fails or needs replacement

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (35 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2018 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the transmission and drivetrain on the Camry

None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 66,000 and 112,000 miles, from the 15 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Who’s driving in the transmission went out I looked up online and Toyota has had a problem with the transmissions on the 2018 to 2024 Toyota cameras”

Filed Jun 9, 2026

“Transmission failure after 145k miles; confirmed by 3 independent service centers. ICS Malfunction appeared two days prior to car being sent to mechanic shop”

Filed Feb 12, 2026 · 145,000 miles

“* My transmission failed. * The transmission started to slip when on the highway. * I called Toyota and told them about it. I had it serviced at the Toyota Dealership and was told that the transmission had internal problems and needed to be replaced. * No, I actually just got it service a week prior and everything was fine.”

Filed Jan 1, 2026

“It started to make whining noise while accelerating. The noise is coming from transmission. Also, periodic erratic gear changes have started to occur. Mechanic says it is a known problem with 2018 and 2019 Camry that transmission fails and makes noises prior to failing.”

Filed May 15, 2025

Other problems on this car

• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 163 reports
• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 91 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 78 reports
• Fuel pump failure 40 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 40 reports