2019 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 395 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 22 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 18 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumNov 17, 2021
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.
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 21V890000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpNov 4, 2020
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.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 20LA01.
Campaign 20V682000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJan 13, 2020
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 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.
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.
Campaign 20V012000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationAug 1, 2019
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."
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.
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.
Campaign 19V567000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 28, 2019
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."
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 19V503000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsMar 27, 2019
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."
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 19V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Feb 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would make abnormal sounds when depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the front rotors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, an unknown warning message illuminated, indicating brake failure, and she heard abnormal sounds coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road, opened the hood, and noticed that the sounds were coming from the engine compartment. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; Frontier Toyota Service & Parts (23621 Creekside Rd, Valencia, CA 91355) who informed her that they could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vacuum pump and the front rotors needed to be replaced but the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the vacuum pump replacement since the repair was not covered under the vehicle warranty and the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Lane departure, Jan 27, 2022
Issue with braking and vehicle stalls
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the brake pads; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed with brake power booster and vacuum pump failure. The brake power booster and vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Nov 3, 2021
LDA Malfunction Check engine light Secondary Break Malfunction
Service brakes, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance, Oct 26, 2021
1st time this happened I turned car on around 4am after work and numerous alerts came on (LDA,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM,PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION,SECONDARY COLLISION BRAKE SYSTEM).I Kept turning car on and off but still alerts light up and not allow me to drive due to brakes on. Had to disconnect battery then connect and alerts were gone. 2nd time I was driving and all sensor lights came up again. Locked up my brakes and luckily no cars near by that could have hit me. Took video of the issues when happened. Also on my screen the messages appear of what was malfunctioning. I am scheduling appointment for issue to be checked. But have had other people state same issue happened to them and decided to report issue. Will see if dealer finds issue, even though others people with same issues have not got a resolved issue from dealers. 1st incident was on 10/22/21 and 2nd incident was on 10/26/21
Service brakes, Mar 23, 2021
SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2019 CAMRY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2019. ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALMOST COMPLETELY TO THE FLOORBOARD. I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO BUILD PRESSURE TO STOP. IT'S HAPPENED TWICE ON THE HIGHWAY AND 3 TIMES ON CITY STREETS. I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES. ONLY FOR THEM TO TELL ME THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE MY CONCERNS. I'VE STATED TO THEM EVERY TIME THAT IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHILE I'M DRIVING. IT'S NOT SOMETHING THAT CAN BE EASILY DUPLICATED.
Service brakes, Mar 23, 2021
ON 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALMOST COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR BOARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP. I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES 2 TO 3 TIMES TO BUILD PRESSURE TO COME TO A STOP. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, ONLY FOR THEM TO TELL ME THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE MY CONCERNS. EVEN THOUGH I TOLD THEM IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY. IT'S NOT SOMETHING THAT CAN BE EASILY DUPLICATED. THIS IS A VEHICLE THAT I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE. FOR MY SAFETY, MY PASSENGERS AND FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE ROAD
Service brakes, Feb 22, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE FORWARD AND BRAKE SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER ED MORSE DELRAY TOYOTA (2800 S FEDERAL HWY, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483, (561) 770-3157) WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, A DETERMINATION WAS NOT OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000.
Service brakes, Engine, Jan 14, 2021
WHEN I AM AT THE RED LIGHT AND IS ABOUT TO GO THERE IS ACCELERATION DELAY THAT HAPPENS WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE DANGEROUS. EVEN WHEN AM DRIVING AND I WAS TO SPEED UP THERE IS ACCELERATION DELAY.
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 19, 2020
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 HAS BEEN SINCE OCTOBER 2020 THAT THEY RECALL WAS ISSUED), AND SAYS CAR IS UNSAFE THAT IF I DRIVE VEHICLE TO STAY IN RIGHT LANE OF INTERSTATE WHICH TO ME IS JUST AS DANGEROUS AS TRAVELING IN ANY LANE ON INTERSTATE, THOUGH THEY RECOMMENDED NOT DRIVING VEHICLE. AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, THE VEHICLE ONLY WILL STALL OUT AT A HIGHER SPEED (AROUND 70MPH).
Service brakes, Engine, Aug 14, 2020
TL* 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) HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
Suspension, Structure, Service brakes, Aug 13, 2020, crash
MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2019 (VEHICLE 1) WAS HIT BY THE VEHICLE COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND TRYING TO TAKE LEFT TURN AT FULL SPEED. THE CAR WAS BADLY HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BENDER. THERE WAS IMMEDIATE OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE. THE SUSPENSION WAS BADLY BROKEN AND TWISTED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. AIR BAGS DID NOT GOT DEPLOYED IN MY CAR BUT WERE DEPLOYED IN THE TOYOTA RAV4 (VEHICLE 2). THE DRIVER 2 HAD BLOODIED NOSE FROM AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS IN VEHICLE 2 WERE ALSO DEPLOYED BUT THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PASSENGER.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, May 11, 2020
I HAVE A 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID LE WHICH PURCHASED AS BRAND NEW. AFTER 2-3 MONTHS OF DRIVING, I NOTICED THAT AT LOW SPEEDS AND PARTICULARLY WHEN THE ROAD IS VERY FLAT IF THE CAR HITS ANY KIND OF POTHOLE OR BUMP, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BREAKS (OR MAYBE THE CVT GEARS ENGAGING FOR REGENERATIVE BREAKING) AND SOMETIMES EVEN THE ABS LIGHT STARTS SHINING IN THE DASHBOARD. THIS IS NOT EASILY REPLICABLE BUT IT'S MOST LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN SLOWING DOWN BEHIND A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. AT HIGHER SPEEDS OR IF THE BREAKS ARE APPLIED WITH HIGHER FORCE THIS ISSUE IS ALMOST ENTIRELY NOT PRESENT. ALSO, I'VE NOT NOTICED IT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TURNING, IT USUALLY ONLY HAPPENS WHEN SLOWING DOWN ON A STRAIGHT AND FLAT ROAD AND SUDDENLY ONE OF THE TIRES GOES OFF BALANCE. *TR
Service brakes, Oct 21, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE CORRECTLY AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, BACK, AND NECK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECIEVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED. TOYOTA OF OLYMPIA (6969 TYEE DR. SW, TUMWATER, WA 98512, (360) 539-3939) WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1908201158. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,942.
Power train, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 7, 2019
WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, THE CAMRY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WITH THE GAS PEDAL FULLY PRESSED. AT THE TOP OF THE HILL, THE CAMRY WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARD DOWN THE HILL AT WHAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH. THE BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. EVENTUALLY, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO PUT IN PLACE. THE CAMRY ROLLED DOWN THE ENTIRE HILL AND STOPPED WHEN THE BACK TIRE HIT THE CURB. THE CAR WAS STILL ON AND IN DRIVE MODE. WE DID NOT COLLIDE WITH ANY OTHER CARS BECAUSE MOST WERE OFF THE STREET. IT WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. FORTUNATELY, WE COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR WORSE. THIS TOOK PLACE ON A CITY STREET. THE HILL IS VERY WALKABLE. THE FACT THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WITH THE GAS PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED IS ALARMING FOR A NEW CAR WITH LESS THAN 4 MONTHS OF USE. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR FROM ROLLING BACKWARD WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN DRIVE. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, IT SHOWED A CAR FAILURE NOTICE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO TOYOTA AND REMAINS WITH THE DEALERSHIP TODAY. .
Steering, Service brakes, Jul 8, 2019
LANE ASSIST LIGHT AND FRONTAL CRASH LIGHT BOTH TURN ORANGE/OFF WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE REACHES OVER 100 DEGREES.
Service brakes, Jun 4, 2019
BRAKES VIBRATE SINCE 10,000 MILES. DEALER WAS ADVISED AT FIRST SERVICE. BRAKES HAVE GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. DRIVING AS NORMAL, NO EXCESSIVE BRAKING HAS BEEN DONE. BRAKES SKIPPING WHEN APPLIED. DEALER HAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.