repaired · 2024 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 Toyota CamryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 405 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota Camry, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-244 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Toyota Camry has problems
405 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
118Power train
81Engine3 crash/fire/injury
65Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
35Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
27Electrical system
24Air bags
22Vehicle speed control
22Forward collision avoidance
21Fuel system, gasoline
8716 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 118 | 0 |
| Engine | 81 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 65 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 35 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 1 |
| Air bags | 24 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 21 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 87 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2019 Toyota Camry recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
1kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 power train complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 35% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
20under 30k miles23under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
9 owners mentioned a cost$8,552median
Middle half: $8,000 – $10,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Camry year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camry median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Toyota Camry safety ratings
2019 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Camry owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The transmission 3and 4 gear failed.... We were forced to replace the entire transmission at 6 years and 80k miles.... Toyota knew there was problems with this 8 speed transmission, but the refused to help me because the warranty was 6 years 60k miles..... There has been numerous complaints for…
The 8-speed automatic transmission (UB80E) in this 2019 Toyota Camry SE loses Drive and Reverse once the transmission fluid warms up. When warm, the engine free-revs and the vehicle will not move in Drive or Reverse. When cold, it moves normally. There was no check engine light and no diagnostic…
The transmission failed without any warning. It makes a whining sound and the car does not move. It expells a burning odor. I understand thay there is a wide class action lawsuit against Toyota for this issue. Apparently there are many other vehicles whose owners experienced the same issue. At this…
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