2019 Toyota Camry reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Toyota Camry holds 395 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 59 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camry years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Vacuum, Fuel pump, and Occupant classification.

2018 Toyota Camry sedan
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Complaints

395

Per year

59

Recalls

6

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (113 of 395), then Engine (80) and Fuel and propulsion system (64). Those filings include 22 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 15 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Camry has 740 complaints, 102 per year, and the 2020 has 273 complaints, 34 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Toyota Camry. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, vacuum 2021-11-17 · NHTSA campaign 21V890000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Fuel pump 2020-11-04 · NHTSA campaign 20V682000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Fuel pump 2020-01-13 · NHTSA campaign 20V012000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2019-08-01 · NHTSA campaign 19V567000
Summary 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."
Remedy 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.
Recall Labels 2019-06-28 · NHTSA campaign 19V503000
Summary 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."
Remedy 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.
Recall Labels 2019-03-27 · NHTSA campaign 19V244000
Summary 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."
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (395 total)

Powertrain
113
Engine
80
Fuel and propulsion system
64
Service brakes
35
Electrical system
27
Air bags
24
Speed control
22
Forward collision avoidance
21
Fuel system, gasoline
21
Steering
11
Seat belts
10
Lane departure
9
Hydraulic brakes
7
Visibility and wipers
7
Back-over prevention
6
Suspension
6
Tires
6
Structure
5
Wheels
4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Exterior lighting
3
Visibility
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Seats
2
Equipment
1
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Crash-flagged

22

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

15

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

32018412019662020662021352022312023452024532025552026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My granddaughter was driving on the freeway. Car just slowed down to 30 miles an hour. Secondary collision Brake system Malfunction warning came on. Also, other lights came on. Luckly no one hit her from behind. She…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-18
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the bearings in the strut were on the top, causing the front…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-09-08
  • "My 2019 Toyota Camry is experiencing repeated door lock actuator failures that I believe create a serious safety hazard. The affected component is the door lock actuator, which controls the electronic locking and…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-02
  • "The engine overheated due to a failed coolant pump at approximately 47,000 miles. Following diagnostic testing, the Toyota dealership retrieved diagnostic code P26CB71 and confirmed a cooling system fault. The repair…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-22
  • "The power panoramic sunroof is malfunctioning. The sunroof intermittently fails to open or close properly and may become stuck in the tilted/open position. The motor makes clicking/grinding noises, and the automatic…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camry 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 33 26 MPG $2500
Camry 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 29 41 34 MPG $1900
Camry hybrid LE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 51 53 52 MPG $1250
Camry hybrid XLE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 44 47 46 MPG $1400
Camry LE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 28 39 32 MPG $2050
Camry XLE/XSE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 28 39 32 MPG $2050
Camry XSE 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 32 26 MPG $2500

Specs and fitment

8th generation, 2018–2024
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-16 (2.5L and hybrid); 0W-20 (3.5L V6)
Tire size 205/65R16 (L/LE) to 235/40R19 (TRD/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-108 covers certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment. The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers inspect the fuel pipes and correct installation as necessary. Recall 18V-200 covers certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall. Dealers inspect production date codes on the pistons and replace the engine assembly when an affected piston is found. Recall 21V-890 covers 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. Dealers repair or replace the vacuum pump as necessary. Recall 24V-128 covers certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets, so these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash. Dealers replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Toyota Camry holds 395 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 59 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camry years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Vacuum, Fuel pump, and Occupant classification.

What are common problems with a 2019 Toyota Camry?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (113 of 395), then Engine (80) and Fuel and propulsion system (64). Those filings include 22 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 15 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Camry has 740 complaints, 102 per year, and the 2020 has 273 complaints, 34 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Toyota Camry been recalled?

The 2019 Toyota Camry has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 395 complaints about the 2019 Toyota Camry with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Toyota Camry get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Toyota Camry is 35.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Camry?

8th generation (2018-2024).

Is the 2025 Toyota Camry available with a non-hybrid engine in the US?

In the United States, every 2025 Camry trim uses the hybrid powertrain; gasoline-only and V6 engines are not offered.