YearToAvoid

2019 Toyota Camry Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2019 Toyota Camry has a complaint index of 47, ranking 11th worst out of 20 model years, and carries a Good verdict relative to other Camry years. It has 395 complaints, 6 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
47/100
#11 of 20 Camry years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
395
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
6
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
22
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
18
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32
28 city / 39 hwy
Injuries / deaths
18 / 0

Top 2019 Toyota Camry problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain113 (29%)
  2. Engine98 (25%)
  3. Fuel System85 (22%)
  4. Other66 (17%)
  5. Brakes44 (11%)
  6. Electrical System30 (8%)
  7. Airbags24 (6%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (6%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (4%)
  10. Steering11 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a high-speed guard-rail collision and a low-mileage accident at 7,000 miles.
  • Some owners describe unintended acceleration events, including a case where the steering wheel yanked and the car struck a tree and house.
  • Forward collision and automatic emergency braking systems allegedly failed to engage properly, leading to low-speed crashes.
  • One owner reported the brake pedal went to the floor without slowing the car during highway driving.
  • A separate report describes the accelerator pedal falling away while lightly accelerating, causing the car to crash through a garage.
2019 Toyota Camry complaints: complaints filed per quarter372018 Q42019 Q42020 Q42021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4
395 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q1 (37).

2019 Toyota Camry recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V890000Nov 17, 2021Brakes227,490 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum

    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.

  2. NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

  3. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

See all 6 recalls for the 2019 Toyota Camry →

2019 Toyota Camry fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28 MPG
Highway
39 MPG
Combined
32 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,050
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Best16148325.5
2018Caution68741832
2019Good47395632
2020Caution53274328.5
2021Good37157128

All Toyota Camry years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry reliable?
Compared with other Camry model years, the 2019 rates Good, with a complaint index of 47 and rank 11 of 20 years tracked by NHTSA complaint data.
What problems does the 2019 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA complaints point to Transmission & Powertrain issues as the top problem area, at 29% of complaints, followed by Engine at 25% and Fuel System at 22%.
Does the 2019 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Camry, covering brakes, fuel system, airbags, and labeling issues, with none classified as do-not-drive.
How does the 2019 Camry compare to other years?
The 2019 Camry's complaint index of 47 is better than years like 2007 (100) and 2005 (89) but higher than best-rated years like 2022 (5) and 2024 (0).
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Toyota Camry?
The 2019 Camry gets 32 mpg combined (28 city / 39 highway) and costs about $2,050 a year in fuel per EPA estimates.

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.