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At a glance
What can fail
The vane cap inside the vacuum pump can break, causing the pump to fail and resulting in sudden loss of braking assist.
What the fix does
This page covers 8 recalls, 378 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Toyota Camry.
26–34 mpg combined
6.9–9 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Powertrain and fuel/propulsion system complaints dominate the 2019 Camry owner reports, with a notable split between the standard and hybrid variants. On the hybrid side, owners frequently describe a shudder or lurch at specific speeds, around 20, 40, and 60 mph, that tends to worsen over time. On conventional models, the most common pattern involves the transmission slipping or failing to transfer power, sometimes accompanied by the engine revving without the vehicle accelerating. A related cluster of reports describes sudden loss of drive while at highway speeds, where pressing the accelerator produces no response and the vehicle becomes unable to move forward or reverse. Engine complaints are a third, smaller category, with owners reporting check engine lights tied to sensor and circuit faults. The abrupt power-loss pattern, where the car becomes undriveable mid-trip, appears across multiple reports and is the sharpest recurring symptom in this complaint set.
378
Total Complaints
24
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
17
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Toyota Camry has 8 recalls, the most serious being a vacuum pump that can fail and cause sudden loss of brake assist, and a fuel filler pipe that can leak fuel near ignition sources and raise the risk of fire — the latter affecting only hybrid models.
The fuel system also has a separate concern: the fuel pump can fail and stall the engine while driving. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and it was addressed across multiple campaigns.
The passenger seat sensor may have been miscalibrated, which can prevent the front passenger airbag and knee airbag from deploying correctly in a crash, leaving the front passenger with reduced protection. Three of the remaining recalls involve labels: one affects vehicles with factory-installed floor mats where the load capacity label may be incorrect, one involves a load capacity label that can become illegible over time, and one is a compliance label missing the rear axle weight rating, which Toyota notes is unlikely to affect safety since towing is not recommended for this vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The vane cap inside the vacuum pump can break, causing the pump to fail and resulting in sudden loss of braking assist.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The compliance label on your vehicle does not show the Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle.
What the fix does
This is an informational notice only, not a recall. New vehicles now have the corrected label.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Occupant Classification System may have been improperly calibrated, preventing the front passenger and knee air bags from deploying correctly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the Occupant Classification System at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load carrying capacity label on the vehicle may show incorrect information, which means the vehicle does not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will provide a corrected label to place over the incorrect one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity label text on the driver's door jamb may fade or become unreadable, preventing owners from seeing the maximum safe weight their vehicle can carry.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected load capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel filler pipe may not be properly connected to the fuel tank, which could allow fuel leakage.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
