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
395 reports, newest first.
Engine, Jun 17, 2020
VEHICLE LACKS POWER AFTER SLOWING DOWN AT A YIELD SIGNS OR CORNERS, (NOT EVERY TIME) WHEN YOU TRY TO INCREASE SPEED IT TAKES A SECOND FOR THE POWER TO INCREASE. ON HIGHWAYS, THE RPMS WILL INCREASE OR DECREASE 100-700 AT TIMES WITH OR WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED SEEMS TO BE A FUEL SUPPLY ISSUE. BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND THEY CAN NEVER DUPLICATE THE ISSUE IN THE SERVICE CENTERS. STARTED RIGHT BEFORE THE 15,000 MILE SERVICE AND CONTINUES NOW AT 30,000 MILE SERVICE. *TR
Engine, Jun 12, 2020
WHEN THE CAR STOPS AND THEN GETS READY TO TAKE OFF THERE IS HESITATION WHEN APPLYING GAS. CAR OFTEN LAGS. DOES NOT ACCELERATE CONSISTENTLY AS IT SHOULD. PRIMARILY OCCURS AFTER CAR IS MOVING SLOWLY AND SEEMS AS IF THE CAR IS STRUGGLING TO TAKE OFF, THIS HAPPENS UPON STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND TAKING OFF AND UPON DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY THEN TRYING TO GET UP TO THE SPEED WITH TRAFFIC. *TR
Power train, Jun 10, 2020
TRANSMISSION HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING UNDER PARTIAL AND FULL THROTTLE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS UP TO TOO HIGH OF A GEAR IN THE ECONOMY MODE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, May 26, 2020
THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR ALL CARS. WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN IT IS IMPORTANT TO TURN ON HEADLIGHTS IN ORDER FOR THE TAILLIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ALMOST NO ONE DOES THIS ANYMORE DUE TO DRL AND AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS. DURING A RECENT VERY HEAVY RAINSTORM IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE CARS AHEAD OF ME, ALMOST RESULTING IN A COLLISION. IT SHOULD BE MANDATORY THAT THE TAILLIGHTS COME ON ANYTIME THE WIPERS ARE ACTIVE. THIS IS SERIOUS. *TR
Steering, May 12, 2020
PURCHASED END OF NOV 2018. TWO MONTHS LATER, STEERING KEPT GOING OUT SPORADICALLY. HAVE TAKEN IT IN MULTIPLE TIMES STARTING IN 3/19, AGAIN IN APRIL, AGAIN IN MAY WHEN THEY REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR. STEERING CONTINUED TO GO OUT RANDOMLY. TOOK IT IN AGAIN IN OCTOBER 2019 - STEERING GOING OUT. REPLACED ACTIVE GEAR SHUTTER, ONLY TO HAVE THE LIGHT COME BACK ON 3 MILES AWAY.TOOK CAR BACK AGAIN 21 DAYS LATER AND THEY STILL CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. ON MAY 10TH, WENT OUT MULTIPLE TIMES ON A WINDY CANYON. TODAY, MAY 12, THEY REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT THE CAR. WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION. WE HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION. ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN PROVIDE WOULD BE HELPFUL. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIXED.
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
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. TOYOTA OF BROADMAN (8250 MARKET ST, BOARDMAN, OH 44512) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, May 7, 2020
BLUETOOTH NOT WORKING PROPERLY WITH IPHONES. TOYOTA+ALEXA IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. TOYOTA BLAMING ON APPLE IPHONES. *TR
Power train, Engine, Apr 17, 2020
VEHICLE OFTEN HAS EXTREME HESITATION WHEN APPLYING GAS. CAR OFTEN LAGS. DOES NOT ACCELERATE CONSISTENTLY AS IT SHOULD. PRIMARILY OCCURS AFTER CAR IS MOVING SLOWLY. *TR
Air bags, Mar 28, 2020
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 OIL CHANGE 2/17 THEN STARTED ALARMING 2/18. TOOK TO ANOTHER SISTER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP 2/19 TO 2/28. DROVE VEHICLE WITH NO AIRBAGS HOME. THEN TOWED IT BACK TO ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP FROM 3/17 TO TODAY 3/28. WHO NOW WANT US TO PUT A CLAIM IN WITH USAA FOR $3,000 HARNESS. INSURANCE ISN'T GOING TO COVER. SO NOW MAY BE FORCED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH NO AIRBAGS HOME ONCE AGAIN. PLEASE HELP THIS IS MY MOTHER'S VEHICLE & I TAKE CARE OF HER. SHE HAS DEMENTIA & I'M OVERWHELMED WITH THIS CRAZY SITUATION.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 28, 2020
ENGINE STALLING, AS IF FUEL PUMP NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY.
Other or unspecified, Mar 20, 2020
THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY SLOW ON COMPUTING THE SPEED. IF YOU'RE DRIVING AND SLOW DOWN, THE CAR STILL STAYS IN THE GEAR BEFORE YOU SLOWED DOWN. IT ACTUALLY TAKES A WHILE FOR IT TO ADJUST MAKING THIS CAR A SAFETY HAZARD. MAKING TURNS AND ACCELERATING A VERY DANGEROUS IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 8, 2020
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 ENGINE ALERT REGARDING "A MALFUNCTION IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF THE ENGINE, THROTTLE, OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN DETECTED" (SEE THE ATTACHED IMAGE FOR DETAIL)
Vehicle speed control, Mar 5, 2020
WHEN IN CRUISE CONTROL ON THE FREEWAY I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN A CAR PASSES YOU WHEN IT CHANGES LANES IN FRONT OF YOU IT DECREASES THE SPEED FROM 68 MPH TO AN ABRUPT 57 MPH EVEN WHEN I HAVE 6 TO 7 CAR LENGTHS BETWEEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, WHEN THIS OCCURS.I STOPPED USING THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE BECAUSE THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF A CAR BEHIND ME WAS FOLLOWING TO CLOSE AND WOULD CRASH INTO MY REAR OF MY VEHICLE
Air bags, Seat belts, Feb 29, 2020
MY REAR BACK SEAT AIR BAG SEAT BELT SENSOR WILL NOT STOP GOING OFF WITHOUT BEING THE SEATBELT BEING CONNECTED. OR WHEN MY DAUGHTER SIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACKSEAT WITH SEAT BELT CONNECTED IT GOES OFF NON STOP WHILE SHE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT WITH HER SEATBELT ON. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN 1 WEEK AND THIA IS A MAJOR SAFTY PROBLEM.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 27, 2020
WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR, IT HESITATES AND FEELS LIKE ITS LOSING POWER, IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME IT'S NOT JUST A FEW TIMES. AND IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M DRIVING IT STILL DOES IT. IT ACTS LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL TO THE ENGINE. IT DOES IT ON THE HIGHWAY, ON CITY STREETS. IT ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO SHUT OFF, AND I'M AFRAID THAT IT'S GOING TO GOING DOWN THE ROAD. NOT SURE IF IT'S A FUEL ISSUE OR IF ITS SOMETHING IN THE MOTOR, BUT IT REALLY NEEDS CHECKED OUT AND FIXED. I'VE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR ALMOST 6 MONTHS NOW AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE.
Other or unspecified, Feb 18, 2020
CAR DOES NOT FULLY WARM UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE WHEN WEATHER TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS UNDER 45 DEGREES. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WILL CONSTANTLY MOVE TOWARD COLD WHEN I AM IDLING OR STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AND I HAVE TO DRIVE AGGRESSIVELY FOR THE ENGINE TO GET TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. HEAT BLOWS LIKE WARM TO COLD BECAUSE OF THIS.
Visibility/wiper, Feb 14, 2020
LOW SPEED WIPER STOPS WORKING SOMETIMES IN THE RAIN.HIGH SPEED WORKS OK. DEALER COULD DID NOT FIND PROBLEM OR MAYBE DID NOT CHECK LONG ENOUGH.
Other or unspecified, Feb 5, 2020, fire
ON NOV 19 2019 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 6 WEEK OLD NEW CAMARY ON THE INTERSTATE. HE HEARD A BACKFIRE SOUND BY THE TIME HE COULD PULL OVER THE CAR HAD NO POWER AND HE GOT OUT THERE WERE FLAMES AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. THE CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND A TOTAL LOSS NOTHING LEFT BUT THE FRAME
Structure, Feb 3, 2020
COMPLAINT ABOUT PRODUCT QUALITY FRONT DOOR APPLIQUE FLAT BACK MOULDING AND REAR DOOR APPLIQUE FLAT BLACK MOULDING. THE PARTS LISTED ABOVE HAVE MELTED FROM THE SUN. THE WARRANTY REFUSES TO COVER THIS ISSUE THIS IS A BRAND NEW 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY AND TOYOTA SHOULD STAND UP TO SUPPORT THE QUALITY OF THEIR PRODUCTS.
Other or unspecified, Jan 27, 2020
VEHICLE HEATER INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT HEAT, THUS DOES NOT CLEAR WINDOWS IN VERY COLD WEATHER WHILE DRIVING.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 16, 2020
I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2019 CAMRY SE. WHEN I AM ON A COMPLETE STOP OR AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO OR UNDER 6 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO REGAIN SPEED, THE CAR TAKES A SECOND OR TWO TO RESPOND. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE ON A COMPLETE STOP AND THERE IS A LOT OF INCOMING TRAFFIC.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 15, 2020
MY 2019 CAMERY COMPLETELY STALLS AT TAKE OFF. YOU GO TO ACCELERATE AND IT STALLS. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO MY DEALERSHIPS ATTENTION AND THEY SAY THINGS ARE FINE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOUR IN THE FREEWAY AND TRYING TO PASS OR MERGE. I HAVE DROVE PLENTY OF CARS AND NEVER HAD A ACCELERATION ISSUE. THIS DOES IT AT A FULL STOP IT TAKES FOREVER TO GET GOING ON THE TAKE OFF. THIS HAS TO BE A MAJOR ISSUE AS I HAVE READ UP ON IT AND LIVING PROOF MY CAR DOES IT AS WELL. I HAVE WENT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP NOT ASSOCIATED WITH MINE AND THEY SAID THERE IS A ISSUE, BUT CAN'T WORK ON IT BECAUSE THE CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY AND NEEDS TO GO TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. WHICH I AGREED; HOWEVER THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS SAY IT'S FINE. THIS IS VERY AWFUL.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 15, 2020
THE CAR SOMETIMES STALLS ON ACCELERATION DURING A STOP, LIKE AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. CITY STREET DRIVING.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 14, 2020
FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN CAUGHT RUNNING THE MORNING AFTER PARKING MULTIPLE TIMES. IN TANK FUEL PUMP RUNNING WHEN CAR IS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. WEAR ON THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP RUNNING FOR HOURS CAUSES ACCELERATED WEAR AND POTENTIAL FAILURE. ISSUE HAS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY SINCE THE INITIAL DATE.