AI Damage2019 Toyota Camry: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Toyota Camry filed 400 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. The maker issued 182 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 400
- involving a crash
- 22
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 182
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 29% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 20% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 16% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 6% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 5% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 115 complaints (29% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Engine: 81 complaints (20% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 64 complaints (16% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 42 complaints (11% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Electrical system: 27 complaints (7% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 38.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 2.5 L · hybrid · 4 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 8-speed
- CVTnamed in 1 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 400 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 115 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 81 | 3 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 42 | 5 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 1 | 38 |
| Air bags | 24 | 13 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 | 38 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was slowly pulling up to the right side of the garage and the car surged forward at full speed 5 ft away. It smashed the front of the house. Filed a claim with USAA car insurance. Last year in August of 2025 I was in the Tag n Go car wash. I pulled up they stopped me and I put the car in neutral.
The airbags did not deploy. Note: The car has molded OEM floormats that were secure at the time of the accident. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and the insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss.
The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. At the time of the impact, the driver hit her head on the glass.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no reported fires. The driver sustained injuries that consisted of swollen ribs, a bruised and swollen shin, leg, and damage to his feet. Medical attention was provided at the local hospital.
The car suddenly accelerated on its own, causing me to jump a curb & lose control. I landed between the restaurant building & drive through, taking out the signs & drive through. It was sudden & a nightmare. Busted both front tires & We had to get a flatbed truck to remove.
In JuneOf 2019 I got side swiped on the driver’s side beginning at the driver’s door while driving; the airbags did not deploy. The matter was taken care of by mutual agreement between attorney and other drivers insurance company (AAA).
The Air Bags DID NOT deploy, The seat belt allowed her forward with her breast catching most of the impact, and the front camera system that should have detected the stopped Rav 4 did not alert. We had no error codes nor lights on this car prior and were not aware of any potential recalls.
The injuries were mostly severe bruising over several areas especially from the seat belts. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. Both the front and rear bumpers were torn off, the driver's side was smashed in. The frame bar on the driver's side under the hood was bent.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 145 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 7% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Camry has 233 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 400, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or…
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is…
- Some 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit the…
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit the weatherstrip on the panoramic roof center glass peeling on the edges of the glass.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026
This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
- Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System…
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition…
- The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the…
The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine…
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- Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may…
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- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air…
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- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
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- Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System…
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NHTSA lists 182 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Camry?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 400. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (23%), stalls while driving (12%), jerking, harsh shifts (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists 182 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Toyota Camry from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.