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2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

68/100

#7 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 11 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 68 out of 100 — #7 highest of 20 Camry Hybrid model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (3 complaints, 27% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 4 injuries.

Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
49
47.5 city / 50 hwy

Top 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags3 (27%)
  2. Visibility & Wipers3 (27%)
  3. Engine2 (18%)
  4. Fuel System2 (18%)
  5. Other2 (18%)
  6. Seat Belts2 (18%)
  7. Structure & Body2 (18%)
  8. Brakes1 (9%)
  9. Electrical System1 (9%)
2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2019Jun 2019Sep 2019Oct 2019Nov 2019Dec 2019Jan 2020Jan 2024
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Jan 2024; peak Sep 2019 (3).

2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V244000Mar 27, 2019Other3,634 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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.

  2. NHTSA 19V097000Feb 14, 2019Fuel System205 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

    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.

2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
47.5 MPG
Highway
50 MPG
Combined
49 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,325
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Camry Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Best215139
2018Caution5328049
2019Caution6811249
2020Good379249
2021Good328149

All Toyota Camry Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks #7 of 20 among Camry Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 68/100, verdict: Caution). It has 11 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (3 complaints), visibility & wipers (3 complaints), and engine (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 7,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most recently reported 2019, covering other and fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 49 MPG combined (47.5 city / 50 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.