2019 Toyota Camry Problems
What owners have reported about the 2019 Toyota Camry, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2019 Toyota Camry a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA, the 8th most of 17 Camry model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, fuel system and engine.
398 complaints 6 recalls, 2 can stall 8th worst of 17 Camry years
Top 2019 Toyota Camry problems
Transmission problems
114 complaints (29%) name the transmission.
Fuel system problems
85 complaints (21%) name the fuel system, most often the fuel pump.
Engine problems
81 complaints (20%) name the engine.
Brake problems
42 complaints (11%) name the brakes.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (134 of 398). The amber line is the middle value, about 12,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2019 Toyota Camry recalls
Vacuum
The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 21V890000 · Nov 2021Fuel pump
Can stallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 January 21, 2021.
Recall 20V682000 · Nov 2020Fuel pump
Can stallToyota 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. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Recall 20V012000 · Jan 2020Occupant classification
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, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." 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.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge.
Recall 19V567000 · Aug 2019Labels
The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge.
Recall 19V503000 · Jun 2019Labels
The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge.
Recall 19V244000 · Mar 2019Get an email when your 2019 Toyota Camry gets a new recall
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Camry years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2019 Toyota Camry problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2019 Toyota Camry a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA, the 8th most of 17 Camry model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, fuel system and engine.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Camry problems?
Owners most often report problems with the transmission, fuel system, engine and brakes. 114 complaints (29%) name the transmission.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Camry transmission problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 1,000–20,000 miles, with a middle value near 2,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Camry have?
6. Vacuum (21V890000); Fuel pump (20V682000); Fuel pump (20V012000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2019 Toyota Camry?
Ask for service records covering the transmission, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2022 and 2023 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.