2019 Toyota Camry Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 398 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Camry years
About as many complaints as other years 18th of 30 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Camry. That ranks 18th out of 30 Camry model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (114 complaints, 29%), typically at around 1,100 miles. Complaints mention 22 crashes, 1 fire, 18 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2019 Toyota Camry problems

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

Power Train114 · ~1,100 mi
Engine80 · ~20,000 mi
Unknown or Other65 · ~4,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System64 · ~20,200 mi
Service Brakes35 · ~7,165 mi
Electrical System27 · ~31,600 mi
Air Bags24 · ~10,923 mi
Vehicle Speed Control22 · ~8,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance21 · ~34,300 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline21 · ~16,119 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train problems11429%1,100“whining noise” (6%)$8,400
Engine problems8020%20,000“coolant bypass valve” (8%)—
Unknown or Other6516%4,000——
Fuel/propulsion System problems6416%20,200“fuel pump” (33%)—
Service Brakes359%7,165——
Electrical System277%31,600——
Air Bags246%10,923——
Vehicle Speed Control226%8,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance215%34,300——
Fuel System, Gasoline215%16,119——
Steering113%14,817——
Seat Belts103%5,000——
Lane Departure92%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic72%91,000——
Structure72%4,165——
Visibility/wiper72%1,814——
Back Over Prevention62%6,100——
Suspension62%9,000——
Tires62%27,986——
Wheels41%6,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)31%5,000——
Exterior Lighting31%30,500——
Visibility31%63,560——
Engine and Engine Cooling21%106,769——
Seats21%71,000——
Equipment10%5,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 66 complaints
2018: 3201832019: 412019412020: 662020662021: 662021662022: 352022352023: 312023312024: 452024452025: 532025532026: 58202658

n = 398 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Toyota Camry recalls (6)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumNov 17, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V890000 · 227,490 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.

Risk: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpNov 4, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpJan 13, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Air bags:sensor:occupant classificationAug 1, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V567000 · 680 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag and knee air bag, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0M.

Equipment:other:labelsJun 28, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V503000 · 1,325 vehicles

Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

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.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

I am filing a safety complaint regarding a transmission failure in my 2019 Toyota Camry. I purchased this vehicle from a local Ford dealership in an as-is sale with approximately 133,000 miles. Only three months after purchase, the transmission began failing while I was driving. The vehicle stopped…

Power Train · received Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771185

The dealership wanted to charge me $300 to replace the handle for a fourth time, but they refuse to look at the internal sticking latch defect mentioned in Toyota TSB T-T2-0323-19. I could not safely drive a car with a broken door while waiting for a approval process, so I am having a local…

Structure · received Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769102

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the exterior door handles had detached within 3 years. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,057.

Structure · received Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769117

My granddaughter was driving on the freeway. Car just slowed down to 30 miles an hour. Secondary collision Brake system Malfunction warning came on. Also, other lights came on. Luckly no one hit her from behind. She pulled over to the shoulder. Highway patrol came by escorted her off the freeway…

Power Train · received Sep 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765340

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the bearings in the strut were on the top, causing the front wheels to lower to the ground. The contact heard a very loud clank, and the…

Suspension · received Sep 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762892

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report power train, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 114 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Toyota Camry?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Toyota Camry a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry model years, the 2019 has about as many complaints as a typical year, 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.