2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 17, 2024 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid. That ranks 12th out of 21 Camry Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 14,100 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Toyota Camry Hybrid
2007-2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags3 · ~14,100 mi
Visibility/wiper3 · ~6,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~4,405 mi
Seat Belts2 · ~13,500 mi
Structure2 · ~2,910 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~93,510 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~96,400 mi
Electrical System1 · ~17,500 mi
Engine1 · ~187,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~17,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags327%14,100——
Visibility/wiper327%6,000——
Fuel/propulsion System218%4,405——
Seat Belts218%13,500——
Structure218%2,910——
Unknown or Other218%93,510——
Vehicle Speed Control218%96,400——
Electrical System19%17,500——
Engine19%187,000——
Exterior Lighting19%17,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic19%52,690——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 9 complaints
2019: 9201992020: 1202012024: 120241

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls (2)

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Equipment:other:labelsMar 27, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V244000 · 3,634 vehicles

Problem: Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and capFeb 14, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V097000 · 205 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Risk: The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that she continuously depressed the brake pedal down to the floorboard, and the vehicle responded…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jan 17, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11565970

The window stays distorted and hard to see out of especially at night or if its raining also the back seat airbag light and noise will randomly come on when driving and i will have to pull over and turn the car off and back on to get it to stop this has happened multiple times and its annoying bc i…

Air Bags · received Jan 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11298943

The windshield is severely distorted. During the daytime, while moving, or seeing moving objects, it is unusually hard to judge speed and distance due to the distortions. At nighttime, the distortions bend, twist lights and headlights making driving very dangerous. Multiple visits to the dealer and…

Visibility/wiper · received Dec 19, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11290160

My camry has 6k miles on it. On friday, 6 dec 2019 at 1600, i picked up my camry from yuba city toyota after having its first vehicle service. While driving on hwy 20 towards grass valley, ca less than 20 min after picking it up, i heard an extremely loud explosion over my head. It truly sounded…

Visibility/wiper · received Dec 9, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11287967

The reported gas tank size of my 2019 rav4 limited purchased in august 2019, is rated for 14.5 gallons. On each occasion of low fuel, warning or less than 50 miles before empty notice, each fill up has resulted in ten gallons or less. 13 sep - 528.6 miles fill up was 9.485 range 534. 25 sep - 418.7…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Nov 16, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11280559

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

Owners most often report air bags, visibility/wiper, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry Hybrid model years, the 2019 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.