The Lemon Index2019 Toyota Camry.
The 2019 Toyota Camry is better than average by owner complaints: 221 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 64, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about fuel or ev drive system, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 26 to 52 mpg combined. The best Toyota Camry year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 410 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Camry year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 36K miles on the car (153 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 0K–19K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 3K–43K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 8K–31K miles
Recalls 6
- brakes 2021
The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
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,…
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- airbags 2019
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.
- equipment 2019
The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect.
- equipment 2019
The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 232 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- REVISION NOTICE May 15, 2019 Rev1: ?
- Hesitation on acceleration from a slow roll or rolling
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1250–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
I was driving around 65 mph when suddenly the car lost the power, starting shaking and all lights turned on (check engine,seat belts, cruise control etc.
2019 Toyota Camry owner · NHTSA complaint 11361909
More owner reports
Engine idles sporadicaly, noisy when idling. Accellaration response is slow from point of contact.
NHTSA complaint 11394768
Vehicle runs very rough, stopping and starting in traffic very dangerous as the fuel is not getting to the accelerator
NHTSA complaint 11385412
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Toyota Camry reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 64; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Camry year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Camry problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel or ev drive system (24%), engine (19%) and transmission & drivetrain (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Camry have?
6 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Camry get?
26 to 52 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Toyota Camry safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Camry problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,000 and 36,300 miles. The middle report was at 11,000 miles, from 153 complaints.
Does the 2019 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Toyota Camry cost in fuel a year?
About $1250 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Toyota Camry have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Camry year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2017 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works