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2019 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls

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NHTSA has received 404 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota Camry, or 52.6 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.25, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #54 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 54% higher; against other Midsize sedans it is 31% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2018-11-13 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 12 days.

404Complaints
52.6Complaints per year on the road
1.25Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
7Recalls
6.4%Share involving a crash or fire
75Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2018) drew 88.1 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2020) drew 41.8 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2019 model collected 120 complaints, 49% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (23.0% of complaints), followed by Engine (20.3%) and Fuel system (13.6%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 2.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Transmission / powertrain reports, owners most often mention “transmission”, “shifting”, “whining”, “fluid” and “accelerating”. 26 reports (6.4%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 22 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 39 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was after five years (36% of incidents). In the last 12 months 75 new complaints were filed, versus 45 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for this model year. 37% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles1.25
  • vs. other Toyota models1.54
  • vs. other 2019 models1.15
  • vs. other Midsize sedans1.31
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (120)1.49
  • #54 of 76 · 2019Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201888.1 per year2.09
  • 201952.6 per year1.25
  • 202041.8 per year0.99
  • 202128.7 per year0.68
  • 202213.1 per year0.31
  • 202317.1 per year0.41
  • 202417.9 per year0.43
  • 202591.5 per year2.17

Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Transmission / powertrain93 · 23.0% · 1.98×
  • Engine82 · 20.3% · 0.91×
  • Fuel system55 · 13.6% · 3.16×
  • Interior & equipment43 · 10.6% · 1.18×
  • Brakes27 · 6.7% · 1.1×
  • Airbags & seat belts25 · 6.2% · 1.62×
  • Electrical23 · 5.7% · 0.36×
  • Body & structure16 · 4.0% · 0.44×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Transmission / powertrain · Common terms in reports

  • transmission78
  • shifting21
  • whining11
  • fluid14
  • accelerating15
  • gear19

Engine · Common terms in reports

  • engine53
  • check26
  • coolant14
  • pump13
  • accelerate14
  • secondary6

Fuel system · Common terms in reports

  • fuel40
  • pump19
  • recall37
  • gasoline16
  • confirms available10
  • tool confirms9

Problem areas: Engine · Transmission / powertrain · Airbags & seat belts · Brakes · Electrical · Interior & equipment · Fuel system · Body & structure · Steering · Wheels, tires & suspension · Driver-assist systems

When complaints were filed

2018: 3 3 2018 2019: 50 50 2019 2020: 67 67 2020 2021: 66 66 2021 2022: 35 35 2022 2023: 31 31 2023 2024: 46 46 2024 2025: 53 53 2025 2026: 53 53 2026
  • Crashes reported: 25
  • Fires reported: 1
  • Injuries: 22
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr20.3%
  • 1–2 yrs15.3%
  • 2–3 yrs12.1%
  • 3–5 yrs16.1%
  • 5+ yrs36.1%

Median age at incident: 39 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2019 · Midsize sedans

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2019 Hyundai Sonata16821.90.52
2019 Chevrolet Malibu19124.90.59
2019 Nissan Altima22929.80.71
2019 Toyota Camry40452.61.25
2019 Honda Accord769100.22.38

Safety recalls (7)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Campaign 21V890000 · 2021-11-17

Summary: 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.

Remedy: 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 PUMP Campaign 20V682000 · 2020-11-04

Summary: 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.

Remedy: 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 PUMP Campaign 20V012000 · 2020-01-13

Summary: 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.

Remedy: 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 CLASSIFICATION Campaign 19V567000 · 2019-08-01

Summary: 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.

Remedy: 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:LABELS Campaign 19V503000 · 2019-06-28

Summary: 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.

Remedy: 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:LABELS Campaign 19V244000 · 2019-03-27

Summary: 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.

Remedy: 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 CAP Campaign 19V097000 · 2019-02-14

Summary: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2019 Toyota Camry?

404 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota Camry, or about 52.6 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2019 Toyota Camry?

The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 23.0% of complaints.

Does the 2019 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 75 new complaints were filed, versus 45 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

How does the 2019 Toyota Camry compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 404 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota Camry, or 52.6 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.25, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #54 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 54% higher; against other Midsize sedans it is 31% higher.