DP: Although the high-pressure fuel pump is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the presence of a fuel odor in or around the engine bay originating at the high-pressure fuel pump of the subject vehicles.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Toyota Camry fuel system problems
moderate Owners of the 2019 Toyota Camry have filed 21 NHTSA complaints about the fuel system, typically surfacing around 21,000 miles at roughly $1,200 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See fuel system across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
| Model year | fuel system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Camry | 28 |
| 2019 Camry (this page) | 21 |
What stands out
Among the 10 model years of Toyota Camry in our records for fuel system problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system 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 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, and 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump at idle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna, and 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump at idle. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year North American Produced (NAP) Camry, 2018 ? 2019 model year Japan produced Camry, 2018 ? 2020 model year Camry hybrid, 2019 ? 2020 model year Avalon, and 2019 ? 2020 model year Avalon hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the fuel filler door is difficult to open when the release button is pressed. This may be caused by the fuel filler door spring not having sufficient stroke to push the fuel filler door to the open position. The fuel filler door spring has been updated. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report fuel pump failure causing complete loss of power and stalling at various speeds, sometimes without warning lights. Several describe vehicles failing to start or starting very slowly; one owner heard abnormal knocking at just 100 miles. Loss of power occurred as early as 6,000 miles in some cases, extending to 44,000 and beyond.
Hesitation and sluggish acceleration are common complaints—vehicles hesitate when owners step on the pedal and don't respond immediately, sometimes with jerking or vibration. No warning lights appear in most cases, making the problem intermittent and hard to diagnose at a shop.
Toyota issued recall campaigns 20V682000 and 20V012000 for fuel system defects, but the core problem reported across 13 of these 21 complaints is that recall parts remain unavailable. Owners at dealers nationwide report being turned away or having their vehicles sit for weeks or months waiting for parts. One owner waited two months at a dealership for parts that never arrived.
Even when repairs are completed, some failures persist—one owner had the recall done, then the hesitation returned. Another experienced fuel odor inside and around the vehicle after recall service, creating fire hazard concerns. One owner reported a fuel leak during refueling at 58,000 miles.
The real complaint is not just the fuel system defects themselves, but the repair bottleneck: owners are notified of a safety recall but cannot get the parts to fix it.
Same Toyota Camry fuel system reports on nearby years: 2018
Failure modes owners describe
Fuel pump failure
Fuel pump defect causing loss of motive power and vehicle shutdown, or failure to start. Related to NHTSA recall campaigns 20V682000 and 20V012000.
When: 6,000–58,000 miles; earliest reported at 100 miles for fuel line fault
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle loss of power while driving; Vehicle shutdown or stalling at various speeds; Failure to start or extremely slow start; Abnormal knocking sound from engine compartment; Check Engine warning light (one case)
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel pump and fuel line replacement required; many vehicles remained unrepaired due to parts unavailability. One case required transmission controller restart (appears unrelated to fuel issue).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaigns 20V682000 and 20V012000 issued for fuel system; recall parts chronically unavailable, some vehicles sat at dealers unrepaired for up to 2 months.
Hesitation and acceleration issues
Vehicle hesitates or fails to respond immediately upon accelerator pedal depression while driving at normal speeds, sometimes with jerking and vibration.
When: 6,000–44,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle hesitates when accelerating; Delayed or sluggish response to accelerator pedal; Vehicle jerks and vibrates abnormally; No warning lights in most cases
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reported recall repair (20V682000) performed but failure recurred; another received transmission controller restart which did not resolve issue after three attempts.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 20V682000 recall repair attempted in at least one case but failed to correct symptom.
Fuel odor
Abnormal smell of fuel inside and around the vehicle, persisting even after dealer cleaning and prior recall work.
When: Approximately 21,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal fuel odor inside and around vehicle; Persistent odor after dealer service
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer cleaned vehicle but odor recurred; no root cause identified. Owner expressed fire hazard concern.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Vehicle previously repaired under campaign 20V682000 but fuel odor persisted.
Gasoline leak
Fuel leaking from vehicle onto ground during refueling.
When: Approximately 58,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Gasoline leaking underneath vehicle during refuel
Repairs/costs cited: Cause not yet determined; vehicle not repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer and dealer notified; no assistance provided.
Recall parts unavailability
Widespread inability to obtain recall parts for fuel system repairs (campaigns 20V682000 and 20V012000), preventing owners from having vehicles serviced despite recall notification.
When: Ongoing throughout complaint period; parts unavailable for extended periods
Symptoms owners cite: Dealers unable to order recall parts; Extended wait times (some vehicles sat unrepaired for 2 months or longer); Some owners never experienced actual failure but could not get recall completed
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple dealers across different states (Maryland, North Carolina, California, Connecticut, South Dakota, New York, Ohio, Massachusetts) confirmed parts not available. VIN tool repeatedly confirmed parts unavailable.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recalls 20V682000 and 20V012000 issued but parts supply chain disconnect; some owners reported manufacturer offered no assistance when contacted.
Synthesized from 21 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2019 Toyota Camry?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 21 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 8,000 and 31,000 miles, with the median around 21,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 8,000; a quarter make it past 31,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system 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 fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system 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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