Complaint volume
372 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2019 Toyota Camry Complaints
372 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2019 Toyota Camry, grouped by component category.
372 Total complaints
21 Crash reports
1 Fire reports
15 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are power train, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 21 crash reports, 1 fire report, 15 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 138 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 26,707 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to power train, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2019 Toyota Camry?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2019 Toyota Camry
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How severe are the 2019 Toyota Camry complaints?
21 Crash
1 Fire
15 Injury
0 Fatality
17 Towed
8 Medical attention
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Camry complaint categories?
POWER TRAIN 68
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 40
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 35
ENGINE 22
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16
AIR BAGS 13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10
SERVICE BRAKES 9
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6
372 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2019 Toyota Camry has 75,000 miles and is experiencing a premature and progressive transmission failure that creates serious safety risks. Symptoms include hesitation and loss of power during acceleration, harsh and delayed shifting, RPMs increasing without vehicle movement, failure to properly engage gears (including reverse), and loud whining/grinding noises. These issues make the vehicle unsafe to drive, especially when merging, crossing intersections, or accelerating from a stop. Toyota and the dealership have confirmed the transmission is failing, yet Toyota has stated that no new or used replacement transmission is available and no repair timeline exists. The vehicle was returned to me despite being unsafe. Toyota has provided no transportation assistance, no repair ETA, and no remedy, leaving me with an undrivable vehicle and ongoing financial obligations. I am aware of numerous similar consumer complaints and ongoing litigation involving Toyota’s 8-speed automatic transmissions exhibiting the same symptoms. This appears to be a systemic defect that poses a safety risk to drivers and the public. I am requesting NHTSA review and investigation. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a safety-related transmission failure in my 2019 Toyota. The vehicle suddenly lost the ability to drive forward without any warning. There were no check engine lights, warning lights, or alerts before or during the failure. The vehicle would only go in reverse and became completely undrivable. At the time of the failure, my children and my elderly mother were in the vehicle, creating a serious safety risk. Had this occurred in traffic or at an intersection, it could have resulted in an accident. After the failure, I contacted over 30 transmission shops and mechanics, and none are willing to rebuild or repair the transmission due to known and recurring issues with this Toyota transmission model. I contacted Toyota directly and was provided a repair estimate of approximately $8,000, which is unreasonable for a 2019 vehicle and makes repair financially impossible. The vehicle was towed and remains undrivable. I am currently paying $30 per day for a rental vehicle, causing financial hardship. I am submitting this complaint so this issue is documented as a potential safety defect | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The transmission started slipping in December 2025. It is been in the repair shop since approximately December 22, 2025. The shop can’t find replacement parts or a used transmission. The list for a new transmission is over a 1,000 nationwide. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission issues when shifting from park to drive, reverse to drive, and randomly when driving. Numerous times when pulling out in traffic from dead stop after shifting from park to drive car didn’t accelerate leaving car drifting into oncoming traffic until gear engaged which is very dangerous to the point I wouldn’t let my wife drive the car. Warning light has came on a handful of times and had been dismissed as not an issue until this past time of putting it in the shop. Car was in shop for this issue 4 times starting in 5/25 and is currently in shop now. My visit in June I expressed same concerns and service center told me my transmission was fine. This current visit at service center they told me I’m going to need a new transmission. Vehicle has 70k miles and transmission is already failing due to a faulty product. Toyota needs to be held responsible for this as it is a major safety concern and they advertise as a reliable car maker but with these transmission issues that numerous people are also dealing with that can’t be true and is false advertising | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Toyota camry began shifting rough and jerking when accelerating between 2nd and 3rd gear. Next there was an audible whine and rumble while the car was driving. This occured for approximately 1 week with no indicator lights. On January 1st, there was a total transmission failure and failure of automatic break system and the camry lost power when accelerating. The vehicle only had 64,000 miles and was outside of warranty. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | the panoramic sun roof is stuck open and will not shut dealer wanted almost 10k to replace | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My car would not go passed 10mph at times. When going up hill it would barely move. At the time I had to drive up hill to leave home on a main road & this put myself & others in danger. I took my car to the dealership where they told me I needed a new transmission. At this time the car had less that 100k miles on it. There were no warning lights on the vehicle. I called the the manufacturer who said it could only be covered if it fit the TSB 0152-19 which the dealer claimed it didn't. I ended up having to pay out of pocket. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that during the cold season, the vehicle would need to warm up to function as intended. The contact stated that while driving while the vehicle had not warmed up, the transmission slipped and slowly shift gears. In addition, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where it was confirmed that the transmission had failed, metal shavings were found in the transmission fluid, and the transmission fluid looked burnt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 117,000 |
| Dec 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The shut off valve coolant hose leaked into my engine and caused it to over heat, stopping in the street while driving and almost caused an accident. There was no warning until after it over heated. The vehcile was towed to a shop for inspection and I had to replace the engine. Due to the damage the coolant leak cause. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | POWER TRAIN | There is a very widely known issue with Toyota Camrys 2018 to 2024 due to the 8 speed automatic transmission. My safety reason for reporting is without warning I was accelerating to pull out at a intersection and it just started reving up to a high rpms and would not hardly move . This is gonna get some one killed this is very dangerous. Toyota already has 2 class action lawsuits due to these transmissions and just in the usa alone from speaking to Toyota dealership in California and in North Carolina that they have over 100 on national backorder. This is a serious safety hazard. Time will show I am right. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | STEERING | When driving the car, the power steering system lost functionality. It can still be driven with many efforts and extra forces. The dealer checked it and confirmed that it was the power steering malfunction. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission in my 2019 Toyota Camry went from normal, expected operation to complete transmission failure in less than 2 weeks! There was no advanced notice of the issue until the transmission issues became so pervasive that I was already taking it in to be looked at. That was when the dashboard lit up with notifications of pre-collision system malfunction, drive-start control malfunction and secondary collision brake system malfunction followed by a notification to take it to the dealer (where I was headed when this occurred). I pulled the vehicle off the highway and had it towed to the dealer as the vehicle was not drive-able and would not stay in gear. The reason for going to the dealer was the day before, I went to a mechanic and on the way the CEL came on. The mechanic noted the scanner did not have any codes and suggested I take it to the dealer... where I was going when the above happened. I use this car to transport my children to school and the 2 days prior to the complete malfunction of the car's transmission the failure to find a gear while accelerating resulted in multiple instances where vehicles behind me came exceptionally close to a rear end collision. On one instance, I was crossing an intersection and the transmission didn't find a gear and I narrowly avoided being struck broadside by another vehicle. The service department at the Toyota dealership advised the transmission suffered complete internal failure (providing numerous codes regarding the solenoids) with a cost of $10,599.67 to replace it. It worked fine 2 weeks earlier with no prior warnings than an occasional hard shift and an instance of a slipping gear. Fluids were not excessively dirty, I changed the transmission fluid as required with Toyota Brand WS transmission fluid. No leaks exist and no excessive indication of metal particulates in the used transmission fluid. I'm waiting on Toyota for information on what they plan to do. Must be manufacturing defect. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 2019 Toyota Camry experienced a progressive transmission failure that created a safety concern. The issue began with intermittent loss of shifting on cold starts, where the vehicle became stuck in 3rd gear. Engine RPM would increase but the vehicle would not accelerate normally. Shifting into Park and back into Drive would temporarily restore operation. Over time, the condition worsened and the transmission became stuck in a higher gear (5th gear) and would no longer reset, even after parking and restarting the vehicle. Manual shift mode did not function. This caused delayed acceleration and unsafe driving conditions in traffic. A Toyota dealership diagnosed the vehicle and reported internal transmission failure, including pressure control solenoid faults and metal found in the transmission fluid, and recommended full transmission replacement. There were no warning lights when the issue first occurred, and the failure progressed over time. I believe this represents a potential safety-related defect in transmission durability. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle has experienced ongoing engine misfire issues while driving. The check engine light illuminated, and diagnostic testing identified a cylinder misfire (P0302). The vehicle shakes, runs rough, and has reduced power, especially during acceleration. These symptoms create a safety concern, as the loss of power and engine instability could affect the ability to safely merge, accelerate, or maintain speed in traffic. The issue has been confirmed by diagnostic scans performed by an independent service center. The problem appears to be persistent and not consistent with normal wear for a vehicle of this age and mileage. No collision has occurred, but the condition poses an ongoing safety risk while operating the vehicle. The issue has not yet been resolved by the manufacturer. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle only has 58,983 miles and already has a failing transmission. Dealership recommends full transmission replacement costing $8,000.00. I am not even done with the monthly payments and I am currently in financial burden. PLEASE HELP ME | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On multiple occasions, when I accelerate — even lightly — the transmission of my 2019 Toyota Camry emits a persistent whining noise. The noise appears as I press the accelerator and increases in pitch and volume as I continue accelerating. As soon as I ease off the accelerator, the whining stops immediately. This behavior happens during normal driving — not under extreme conditions or aggressive driving — and regardless of speed (both city and highway conditions). This whining noise is not a normal transmission behavior for a properly functioning vehicle. I believe this indicates a possible defect or problem with the transmission (or transmission-related components) rather than wear-and-tear due to high mileage or neglect, because: •The vehicle has been regularly maintained (oil changes, scheduled maintenance, etc.). •I have not abused the transmission, used it for towing, nor driven in severe off-road conditions. •The noise occurs under normal acceleration and is reproducible. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of others, because a failing transmission — or a transmission with design/manufacturing defect — could lead to unexpected shifting issues, loss of power, or other mechanical failure while driving. According to a safety-watchdog summary of NHTSA data, there are 338 complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2019 Toyota Camry models. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My fuel line came out while I was driving and almost cause my car to catch fire. Which caused my check engine light and other sensors to come on. After further inspections my vehicle indicated my fuel line/hose caused my engine to enter into limp mode explaining on my dash board as Reduce Engine Power. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My transmission is going out. I bought this car brand new back in 2019. I am at 80k miles. It is available for inspection upon request. No light has came on, but there has been a loud whining noise whenever I press on the accelerator. I took it into a shop and they said my transmission is going to go out any time now.. My safety could have been put at risk because no light has came on with a warning. It's only been seen by the shop I took it to. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH, the transmission slipped out of gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure progressively worsened. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly or exceed 15 MPH, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle after an extended period. The contact resumed driving, but the failure recurred. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the nearby residence with assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 130,000 |
| Nov 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Total Transmission failed putting our safety at risk on a busy highway. Problem has been taken care of by an Independant Service Center. The car would not switch gears on acceleration to merge with traffic on the interstate and made a horrible noise and Check Engine light came on. $6000 later and week without a car, it is fixed. Our previous Toyotas NEVER gave us as many problems as this model. We are so disappointed and regret our purchase. Friends say " Buy a Toyota...they last forever...NOT !!" This is one of the worst models ever. A 5 yr old car with low mileage should not have a transmission blow. Transmission specialist told us many are putting in complaints of the same situation with same model but not enough yet to cause a Recall...IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. Makes me reconsider ever purchasing a Toyota again. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission problems. Transmission makes whining noises and jerks. The car only has 56k miles on it. After doing research, a lot of people are having this issue and Toyota is not doing any types of recalls on this. I paid for a "reliable" car, but this car is far from it, not safe to drive. Dealer quoted around $10K to change transmission. What a disappoitment from Toyota. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Known Transmission issues, causing the call to jerk and slow down during driving. Very dangerous issue due to 2018-2019 Direct shift 8 AT TRANSMISSIONS | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | POWER TRAIN | On my vehicle equipped with the UA80F (AWD) and UA80E (FWD) 8-speed automatic transmission got failure without any check engine lights on the panel. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message indicating that the engine had overheated was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an Extended Warranty coverage related to the water pump failure. The failure mileage was 53,537. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 53,537 |
| Sep 2025 | ENGINE | Subject: Vehicle Safety & Emissions Complaint – Toyota Camry (VIN [XXX] ice of Defects Investigation, I am reporting a safety and emissions defect with my 2019 Toyota Camry XSE (VIN [XXX] ). • [XXX] Techstream confirmed DTC P26CB71 – Engine Coolant Pump Actuator Stuck. • This fault risks overheating, sudden engine failure, and emissions non-compliance. • Covered under CSP 24TE04 and Federal Emissions Warranty, but Seminole Toyota and AutoNation Toyota Winter Park refused repairs and demanded $1,616.46. • Toyota corporate ignored my formal demand and deadline. I request NHTSA investigate, as this issue impacts safety and emissions compliance and could warrant recall action. Attached: diagnostics, CSP letter, invoices, photos, correspondence. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION RE [XXX] T TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |