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2019 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

64/100

#6 most-complained of 15 Camry years

The 2019 Toyota Camry has a Complaint Index of 64, ranking 6th worst of 15 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 395 complaints, 6 recalls, and 22 crashes, with Transmission & Powertrain the top problem area at 29% of complaints.

Complaints
395
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
22 / 1
Injuries / deaths
18 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32
28 city / 39 hwy

Top 2019 Toyota Camry problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Owners report airbags failing to deploy in low-speed crashes, including one incident at 7,000 miles and another at 3,000 miles.
  • Some describe forward collision or automatic emergency braking systems that activate but fail to actually slow the vehicle during a crash.
  • One owner reported the accelerator pedal releasing but the car continuing to accelerate, leading to loss of braking response and a collision.
  • Multiple reports describe sudden unintended acceleration while pulling into a driveway or parking, resulting in the car crashing into structures.
  • Airbag non-deployment was reported even in side-impact and rollover crashes involving passenger injury.
2019 Toyota Camry complaints: complaints filed per quarter492018 Q42019 Q42020 Q42021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4
546 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q1 (49).

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)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Best21148325.5
2018Avoid93741832
2019Caution64395632
2020Caution57274328.5
2021Good43157128

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2019 Camry a Complaint Index of 64 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst among 15 model years of the Camry. It has fewer complaints than years like 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2018, but more than newer years like 2021-2024.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Camry?
Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 29% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 1,100 miles, followed by Engine issues at 25% (median 16,500 miles) and Fuel System issues at 22% (median 20,200 miles).
Does the 2019 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2019 Camry covering brakes (vacuum pump failure), fuel system (fuel pump replacement), airbags (Occupant Classification System recalibration), and labeling issues. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2019 Camry compare to other Camry years?
The 2019 Camry's Complaint Index of 64 is better than 2010 (86), 2011 (100), 2012 (79), and 2018 (93), but worse than 2015-2017, 2021-2024, which carry Good or Best verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Toyota Camry?
EPA rates the 2019 Camry at 32 mpg combined (28 city / 39 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050.

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.