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2019 Toyota Camry Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 113 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Toyota Camry, 29% of its 395 total complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 1,100 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
113
29% of 395
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
1,100 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe acceleration hesitation or delay of about one second when pressing the gas pedal, especially from a stop or after coasting.
  • Some report jerky or delayed shifting, with the transmission seeming unsure which gear to select, particularly moving into 3rd or 4th gear.
  • Several owners report a whining noise from the transmission when accelerating, in some cases leading to a dealer recommendation for full transmission replacement.
  • A few complaints describe the transmission failing outright, including gear slippage, solenoid fault codes, and the vehicle becoming undrivable.
  • One owner reported the car unexpectedly slowing to 30 mph on the freeway with a brake system warning, followed by the transmission refusing to engage gear.

When 2019 Toyota Camry transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 9, 2018, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2019 Toyota Camry transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter152018 Q42019 Q42020 Q42021 Q42022 Q42024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
113 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q2 (15).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201045 (8%)
  2. 201149 (8%)
  3. 2012142 (24%)
  4. 201367 (24%)
  5. 2014128 (28%)
  6. 201536 (13%)
  7. 201618 (10%)
  8. 20176 (4%)
  9. 2018196 (26%)
  10. 2019113 (29%)
  11. 202033 (12%)
  12. 202112 (8%)
  13. 20226 (10%)
  14. 20237 (11%)
  15. 20243 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 113 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Camry, which is 29% of the 395 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Toyota Camry transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Camry.
At what mileage do 2019 Camry transmission problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 1,100 miles, though some owners report issues appearing much later, such as around 80,000 or 109,000 miles in individual complaints.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 113 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Camry.
How does the 2019 Camry compare to other years for transmission complaints?
The 2019 Camry's 29% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is higher than most other model years listed, such as 2020 at 12% and 2021 at 8%, though lower than 2014's 28% and 2012's 24%.

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.