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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-TOYOTA-CAMRY NHTSA data synced 8 hours ago
2019 · Toyota

Toyota Camry problems

374 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
6.8 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Should you avoid this 2019 Camry?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

powertrain
103 reports · fails ~36,306 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
engine
30 reports · fails ~45,311 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
airbags
22 reports · fails ~23,295 mi · avg $1,100
severe
brakes
22 reports · fails ~41,401 mi · avg $450
severe
electrical
21 reports · fails ~111,486 mi · avg $850
severe
fuel system
21 reports · fails ~23,215 mi · avg $1,200
moderate
cruise control
13 reports · fails ~19,000 mi · avg $600
severe
steering
11 reports · fails ~29,657 mi · avg $700
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Camry · powertrain
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that during the cold season, the vehicle would need to warm up to function as intended. The contact stated that while driving while the vehicle had not warmed up, the transmission slipped and slowly shift gears. In…
12/30/2025 · at 117,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11707884.0 · see powertrain pattern →
2019 Camry · powertrain
There is a very widely known issue with Toyota Camrys 2018 to 2024 due to the 8 speed automatic transmission. My safety reason for reporting is without warning I was accelerating to pull out at a intersection and it just started reving up to a high rpms and would not hardly…
2019 Camry · electrical
Consul screen keeps going blank. Software updated by the dealer, still happening. Approached the dealer today, they want to tale a screen shot when it happens. This may cause an accident. Per dealer this screen connects which almost all the electronics. Called Toyota about the…
2019 Camry · airbags Crash
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Toyota camry se. The contact stated that his wife was driving at 50 MPH on the highway and a trailer from another vehicle detached and came into the lane. The vehicle hit the trailer in the front part and it went airborn and flipped over and landed…
12/29/2020 · at 33,400 mi · NHTSA ODI #11385415.0 · see airbags pattern →
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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 21V890000 November 17, 2021

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles

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.
severe NHTSA 19V567000 August 1, 2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry vehicles

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.

Common questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 374 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Toyota Camry has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

Should you avoid the 2019 Toyota Camry?

The 2019 Toyota Camry is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 6.8/10 — around the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Toyota Camry?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 103 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 36,306 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 36,306 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Camry has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Toyota Camry?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 374 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Toyota/Camry. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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