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severe Owners of the 2019 Toyota Camry have filed 22 NHTSA complaints about the brakes, typically surfacing around 29,000 miles at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Camry | 24 |
| 2016 Camry | 10 |
| 2017 Camry | 10 |
| 2018 Camry | 123 |
| 2019 Camry (this page) | 22 |
| 2020 Camry | 7 |
| 2021 Camry | 10 |
| 2022 Camry | 4 |
| 2023 Camry | 4 |
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, M20A-FKS, or M20A-FXS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Milky/discolored engine oil. ?An ?Oil Pressure Low? warning message on the Multi-information Display (MID). ?A MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P05202A (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch ?A? Signal Stuck in Range) and/or P052477 (Engine Oil Pressure Too Low [Severe]) present. Moisture from blow-by gases condenses and accumulates in the engine oil during short trips in extreme cold weather. When the moisture in the oil freezes, the oil pressure may drop, and the aforementioned warning indicators may displa
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2014 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel Rail / System Pressure ? Too Low Techstream data list analysis may reveal positive fuel trims including a no pressure condition verified by a manual fuel pressure gauge. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2014-2020 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repaired under Safety Recall 20TA02, Safety Recall 21TA03, Safety Recall 21TA05 or Special Service Campaign 21TC03. The purpose of this Customer Support Program letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2015-2020 model year (MY) vehicles that were not previously involved in a Safety Recall or Special Service Campaign related to the low pressure fuel pump. The purpose of this Customer Support Program letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗OBSOLETE NOTICE September 26, 2022: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0088-22.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners report two main brake problems: intermittent brake booster or vacuum pump failure causing low braking power warnings and extended stopping distance, and sudden complete loss of braking power while driving. Low-mileage failures appear as early as 14,000 miles, with most issues surfacing between 30,000 and 111,000 miles.
For booster/vacuum pump failure, owners describe brake pedal requiring full depression or heavy pumping to slow the vehicle, pedal traveling near or to the floorboard, and hissing sounds when braking. One owner cited a $1,274.73 repair bill for brake booster pump replacement. Dealers have replaced brake pads as an initial fix, only for the warning to return.
Catastrophic loss of braking power is the second pattern. Multiple owners report brake pedal going to the floorboard with zero resistance—like "pushing on air"—at speeds from 40 to 70 MPH. One incident at 1,942 miles resulted in collision and total loss. Owners note forward collision warning systems activated but did not prevent impacts.
Dealers consistently cannot duplicate intermittent failures and refuse to diagnose or repair many vehicles. Toyota's recall 21V890000 covers only certain VINs; many owners report their vehicles fall outside the recall. Owners who pursued manufacturer contact were referred to NHTSA or told no remedy exists.
Same Toyota Camry brakes reports on nearby years: 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2021
Brake booster or vacuum pump loses ability to hold vacuum or generate pressure, causing extended stopping distance and low brake power warnings. Multiple owners report dealers diagnosing brake booster/vacuum pump failure after initial brake pad replacements fail to resolve the issue.
When: 35,000 to 111,168 miles; some reports as low as 14,000–29,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Low braking power warning message on dashboard; Brake pedal requires full depression or excessive pumping to slow vehicle; Brake pedal travels to or near floorboard; Hissing sound when brake pedal is pumped; Extended braking distance; Loss of braking capability at highway speeds
Codes mentioned: Low Braking Power warning, Check Engine Light, Pre-Collision System warning, Parking Brake Malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: Brake booster and/or vacuum pump replacement; one owner cited $1,274.73 for brake booster pump repair. Many owners report dealers refused to cover repair under warranty because VIN was not included in recall 21V890000.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) issued; however, many VINs were not included in the campaign. Toyota has offered no remedy on some cases since October 2020. Some dealers informed owners the repair was not covered under warranty.
Complete or near-complete loss of braking power while vehicle is in motion, sometimes coinciding with forward collision warning system activation. Multiple owners report feeling brake pedal go to floorboard with no resistance and inability to stop the vehicle.
When: 1,942 to 92,000 miles; incidents at highway speeds (40–70 MPH)
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal goes to floorboard with no resistance; Brake pedal feels like pushing on air; No resistance on brake pedal; Forward collision warning/auto-braking system activated but ineffective; Vehicle does not slow down despite pedal depression; Vehicle stalls or loses power at highway speeds (70 MPH reported)
Codes mentioned: Low Braking Power warning, Forward Collision System malfunction, Secondary Collision Brake System warning, LDA (Lane Departure Alert) warning
Repairs/costs cited: One incident resulted in collision and vehicle being totaled. Brake lines flushed in at least one case, but failure not resolved. No repair completed in most cases.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota of Olympia case number 1908201158 issued but no assistance provided. Some owners contacted manufacturer; manufacturer referred one owner to NHTSA Hotline. No recalls applied to affected VINs in most cases.
Brake pedal vibrates or shakes when depressed while braking. One owner reports this started at 10,000 miles and worsened progressively. Dealers have not offered assistance.
When: 10,000 miles onward; progressive deterioration
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal shakes or vibrates when depressed; Brakes skip when applied; Progressive worsening over time
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed; dealer offered no assistance despite issue being reported at first service.
Multiple warning lights illuminate simultaneously including Low Braking Power, Check Engine, Pre-Collision System, Parking Brake Malfunction, and Secondary Collision Brake System warnings. Some owners report brakes lock up or system prevents full braking when multiple warnings appear.
When: Low mileage (one report at 14,000 miles) and scattered throughout ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Multiple warning lights illuminate at once (Check Engine, Pre-Collision System, Parking Brake Malfunction, Secondary Collision Brake System, LDA); Low Braking Power warning message; Brakes lock up when warnings appear; Warnings disappear after battery disconnect and reconnect; Warnings intermittent, appearing and disappearing
Codes mentioned: Low Braking Power, Check Engine Light, Pre-Collision System malfunction, Parking Brake Malfunction, Secondary Collision Brake System, LDA (Lane Departure Alert) warning
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to duplicate failures; one owner reports dealership diagnostics found no fault codes despite warning lights appearing.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recalls applied to most VINs. One owner states Toyota acknowledged the recall but with no remedy as of date of report (since October 2020).
Brake pedal produces abnormal sounds when depressed, or hissing/noise sounds come from engine compartment during braking. Owners report front rotor replacement did not resolve the issue in at least one case.
When: 35,000 miles reported; unspecified for other cases
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal sounds when brake pedal is depressed; Hissing sound from engine compartment; Sounds coming from under hood when braking; Recurrence of sounds after initial repair
Repairs/costs cited: Front rotors replaced but failure recurred. Vacuum pump and front rotors later diagnosed as needing replacement in one case.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner's VIN not included in NHTSA Campaign 21V890000; dealer stated vacuum pump replacement would not be covered under warranty.
Synthesized from 22 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 22 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Across the 14 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 5,000 and 91,000 miles, with the median around 29,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 5,000; a quarter make it past 91,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.