2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 68 and ranks 7th worst of 20 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 11 complaints, 2 recalls, 3 crashes, and 4 injuries, with airbags and visibility/wipers each accounting for 27% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 68/100
- #7 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 49
- 47.5 city / 50 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags3 (27%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (27%)
- Engine2 (18%)
- Fuel System2 (18%)
- Other2 (18%)
- Seat Belts2 (18%)
- Structure & Body2 (18%)
- Brakes1 (9%)
- Electrical System1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy in low-speed frontal crashes around 20-35 mph, even when the windshield and front-end were badly damaged.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle surging forward unexpectedly at low speed while shifting from brake to gas.
- Windshields are reported as visually distorted, making it hard to judge distance during the day and causing glare or light-bending at night.
- Owners describe hazard flashers turning on and off intermittently on their own, sometimes stopping only after the engine is restarted.
- One owner reported the brake pedal needing to be pressed to the floor before the vehicle would slow down, with the issue recurring on later drives.
- A loud bang was reported near the windshield area shortly after a dealer service visit.
2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data gives it a complaint index of 68, worse than most other Camry Hybrid years, and it ranks 7th worst out of 20 model years with a Caution verdict.
- What problems does the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
- The top reported problem areas are airbags and visibility/wipers, each making up 27% of complaints, followed by engine, fuel system, seat belts, and structure/body issues.
- Does the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Camry Hybrid: one for incorrect load carrying capacity labels and one for a fuel filler pipe that may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank.
- Are airbags a major issue on the 2019 Camry Hybrid?
- Airbags are the top complaint area, making up 27% of complaints and involving 2 crashes, with owners reporting airbags that failed to deploy in low-speed frontal collisions.
- How does the 2019 Camry Hybrid compare to other years?
- It ranks worse than the 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2021 Camry Hybrids, which all earned Good or Best verdicts, but it is not as troubled as the 2007-2009, 2012, or 2025 model years, which are rated Avoid.