KnownCarProblems2019 Toyota Camry Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 399 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Camry, most often about the transmission (29% of complaints, typically around 1,000 miles). It is 14th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2019 Toyota Camry problems
Transmission
115 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles.
Reaccelaration shock, transmission lag, especially upon re-acceleration from coasting or when trying to overtake someone on the highway, dangerous. Lugging and shift shock on downshifting and upshifting, feels like you get rear ended sometimes. When on a complete stop and step on the gas pedal the car feels like it's…
The transmission is very clunky thru the gears. I have an automatic, sometimes its delayed when I'm trying to accelerate, itll hesitate before taking off. Iv found if you pulse the gas peddle and let up right as it starts to hesitate then back down again itll kinda avoid it but I'm not always such an active driver.…
Fuel system
85 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The problem is when the car was running and I pressed the gas pedal the car did not accelerate, it took around 2 seconds for the car to accelerate but it speeds up suddenly. This fact may lead to an unexpected accident for the driver. Besides I checked the vehicle alert history, there is a record that showed a check…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the vehicle was cleaned however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system…
Engine
81 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
The problem is when the car was running and I pressed the gas pedal the car did not accelerate, it took around 2 seconds for the car to accelerate but it speeds up suddenly. This fact may lead to an unexpected accident for the driver. Besides I checked the vehicle alert history, there is a record that showed a check…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was running rough and jerking while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not yet taken to a dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that she…
Other or unspecified
65 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles.
I purchased the car not even 4 months in and I started hearing a "knocking sound" in the engine. I took videos of it. I noticed the the knocking sound comes on when I drive it for a while. I took the car the dealership and showed them the video. The service tech drove it and said he didn't hear anything. They ran…
Brand new Camry 2019 (3,105 miles, owned for 2 months) lost all power while driving on the highway - driver console (speedometer, screen, etc) was completely turned off - had to pull over immediately. Upon turning the vehicle off and restarting, the following was displayed; master warning light (yellow triangle with…
Brakes
42 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles.
Started noticing that the car was feeling weak when accelerating, and with no reason at all, at speeds around 70mph the car shuts down completely. You lose steering and braking capabilities which makes it hard to safely merge into the emergency lane. Toyota has a knowledged the recall but with no remedy as of yet (it…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated upon entering her vehicle, the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the brakes lcd was also displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to Toyota of bowie (16700 governor bridge rd, bowie, md 20716)…
Electrical
27 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The problem is when the car was running and I pressed the gas pedal the car did not accelerate, it took around 2 seconds for the car to accelerate but it speeds up suddenly. This fact may lead to an unexpected accident for the driver. Besides I checked the vehicle alert history, there is a record that showed a check…
I purchased the vehicle from a dealer in june of 2020 and was unaware of any ongoing recalls or that any required service had not been completed. I've had the vehicle in the shop multiple times for engine stalling while driving, engine shaking, misfiring, and loss of forward momentum. Not once did they tell me about…
Driver assistance
26 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, warning, blind spot detection.
My car has very little power. I am afraid to make left hand turns in traffic because I never know if the car will move with proper and accurate speed. The vehicle has had a recall of the fuel system for which the manufacturer does not have a fix for. My tires constantly lose air since the day I bought the car. My gas…
I was driving yesterday (1/29/21) and I was going about 40mph I came up on the reset of another vehicle who's break lights were disabled and I almost did not break in time to avoid collision. This was the second time I've noticed my breaking assist not working. Back in october 2019 I noticed an issue with my air bags…
Air bags
24 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
This car was involve in an auto accident and it was serve and the frame bent and push in but the seat belt did not lock and no airbag was deployed. Brand new car only 7,000 miles
Yes, I definitely need your help my mothers vehicle alarmed SRS malfunction in airbag system. This happened after getting my vehicle serviced at the Toyota dealership that it was purchased from. Where we had other issues prior all within the purchase & makes US to believe maybe causing issue possibly. Vehicle service…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Toyota Camry recalls
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed may 16, 2022. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: 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. 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
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: 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. 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.
Full defect summary
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
Air bags: 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.
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 this recall is k0m.
Full defect summary
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, 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."
Equipment: labels
Risk: 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. The recall began august 23, 2019. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Set's number for this recall is set19a.
Full defect summary
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Equipment: labels
Risk: 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. The recall began may 24, 2019. Owners may contact gst customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gst's number for this recall is 19r1.
Full defect summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Toyota Camry
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Camry?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (115 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); fuel system (85 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); engine (81 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Camry have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 17, 2021 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Toyota Camry?
- It is 14th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints, with 399 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.