TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Toyota Camry cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2019 Toyota Camry have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Camry | 8 |
| 2016 Camry | 16 |
| 2017 Camry | 16 |
| 2018 Camry | 32 |
| 2019 Camry (this page) | 14 |
| 2020 Camry | 7 |
| 2022 Camry | 3 |
| 2023 Camry | 3 |
2crashes
3injuries
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control 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 ? 2020 model year Camry vehicles may exhibit a Parking Brake Malfunction or Cruise Control Malfunction warning message on the MID (multi-information display) with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C13B0 (Electric Parking Brake ECU Malfunction) present. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2019 model year Camry vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration from a slow roll or rolling stop under the following conditions. ? 6 mph or below ? Immediately following a 3 ? 1 downshift ? Less than 40% accelerator pedal application. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the potential for hesitation. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to update the ECM calibration. NOTE This Service Bulletin requires a drive pattern to be performed after the calibration update is completed. The proper execution of these drive patterns is necessary for the drivability updates to take effect. Refer to the Repair Pr
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners consistently describe stalling and throttle lag during acceleration from a stop and in stop-and-go traffic, with the engine running but refusing to respond to pedal input for 1-2 seconds. The problem occurs at takeoff, during highway merges and passes, and when decelerating then re-accelerating—creating dangerous moments in traffic. One owner reports this starting in December 2019 and getting progressively worse; another noticed hesitation at 6,000 miles and a stall event by 24,000 miles.
Separately, two critical incidents involve unintended acceleration: one at 56 mph where the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle, leading to a tree-line crash and injuries; another on a driveway incline where the accelerator pedal stuck or fell, causing the vehicle to plow through a garage door, washer/dryer, and wall. Both vehicles were totaled.
One owner reports cruise control abruptly dropping speed (68 to 57 mph) when traffic changes lanes in front, creating rear-collision risk.
Across all complaints, dealerships claim they cannot reproduce the problems or identify causes. One owner's engine computer was reprogrammed without success. No dealer has delivered a working repair. A fuel pump recall was issued but remedy availability remained unclear at the time of complaints.
Same Toyota Camry cruise control reports on nearby years: 2016 · 2017 · 2018
Failure modes owners describe
Engine stalling on acceleration and at takeoff
Engine stalls or loses power when accelerating from a stop, at low speeds during deceleration-then-acceleration, and at speeds above 20 mph. Vehicle may lurch ahead erratically on start-up and highway acceleration. Multiple owners report the engine running but no throttle response for 1-2 seconds after pressing the accelerator pedal.
When: Occurs at takeoff from stops, during stop-and-go traffic, and when merging or passing on highways. One owner reported the issue starting in December 2019 and progressively worsening; another first noticed hesitation at 6,000 miles and stalling by 24,000 miles. Failure mileage ranges reported: 28,000 to 53,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls when accelerating from a complete stop; No throttle response for 1-2 seconds after pressing accelerator pedal; Intermittent unresponsiveness of throttle pedal, especially right after starting; Lurching or jerking motion when accelerating; Engine dies feel when decelerating then trying to accelerate, though engine is still running; Lag and delayed speed pickup at red lights; Hesitation during stop-and-go traffic
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships unable to reproduce the problem or identify a root cause in multiple instances. One owner reports dealership reprogrammed the engine computer but the problem continued. No repair outcomes reported by owners.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Fuel pump recall mentioned by one owner (notification received, but dealership refused service initially). One owner reports manufacturer provided only a case number with no additional assistance. Recall for this issue reportedly still open with remedy not available as of one complaint.
Cruise control malfunction—abrupt speed reduction
When another vehicle changes lanes in front, cruise control abruptly reduces vehicle speed from set speed (68 mph) to significantly lower speed (57 mph) even with 6-7 car lengths of distance maintained. Owner stopped using cruise control due to rear-collision risk.
When: When operating cruise control on freeway at highway speeds.
Symptoms owners cite: Abrupt unintended speed reduction when another vehicle changes lanes in front; Speed drops from 68 mph to 57 mph with adequate following distance
Unintended throttle opening—brake failure or ineffectiveness
Accelerator pedal stuck or opened unintentionally, causing vehicle to accelerate with no control. In one incident, brakes failed to stop the vehicle despite being applied. In another incident, brakes were ineffective after pedal fell from under driver's foot.
When: One incident at 53,000 miles when vehicle was at 56 mph and accelerator was released. Another incident occurred when lightly accelerating up a driveway incline.
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal stuck or fell from under foot causing unintended acceleration; Brakes failed to respond or were ineffective in stopping vehicle; Vehicle continued accelerating despite brake application; No warning lights illuminated in one incident; Airbags did not deploy in either incident
Repairs/costs cited: In one incident at 53,000 miles, vehicle was towed but not diagnosed or repaired; vehicle deemed a total loss. In the second incident, vehicle was towed to body shop; insurance declared it a total loss.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: In first incident, manufacturer contacted and provided a case number but no additional assistance. No response from manufacturer documented in second incident.
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
unsafe condition , throttle becomes unresponsive intermittently no response right after starting the engine , no messages on dash to alert driver like reduced power or any CHECK ENGINE LIGHT that will show a component DTC , vehicle has been twice at the dealer ship with no fix results, last time the computer was reprogramed but problem not corrected , they claim not be able to recreate condition…
Throttle pedal becomes unresponsive right after starting the car at times , I am concern this may happen while driving , dealership claims they can not reproduce the problem , second time back to the dealership the reprogramed the engine computer but problem continues, car is not cover under warranty , it is a 2019 Camry LE with 2.5 engine , they claim not been able to find the cause of the…
Had cruise control trouble with your 2019 Toyota Camry?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2019 Toyota Camry?
It's a meaningful issue. 14 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 14 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 19,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control 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.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Toyota/Camry.
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