2019 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability
559 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Toyota Camry, alongside 6 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 13/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports, typically around 4,887 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 Toyota Camry has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Camry years
What owners report
“Transmission failing at 61,000 miles. Seems to be a common issue with the 8 speed transmissions.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Camry
“Car stops working and runs rough and the dealer said it's a bad fuel pump but doesn't have a recall”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Camry
“UKNOWN-Code P26AE. Engine Coolant bypass valve B. Even after getting it changed, I am still having issues. Engine light is on”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Camry
“My 2019 Toyota Camry with 73000 miles just went out and it will need a new transmission”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Camry
“While driving on high way normally, suddenly multiple malfunction indicator lights were on at the same time. The screen shows antilock brake system malfunction, secondary collision brake system malfunction, LDA malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, low braking power.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Camry
“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the pedal remained on the floorboard. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Camry
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 175 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 14,817 miles. Half of those reports fall between 5,000 and 42,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (6)
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.
Fix: 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.
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…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag and knee air bag,…
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for…
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these…
Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
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.…
Fix: 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…
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2019 Toyota Camry drew 559 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 13/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Camry problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Toyota Camry are transmission & drivetrain (112 complaints), fuel system (85), and engine (80).
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Camry problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Toyota Camry problems around 14,817 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 5,000 and 42,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Toyota Camry have recalls?
6 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.