2019 Toyota Camry Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

Incident: October 20, 2026 · Filed: November 2, 2026

The transmission failed without any warning. It makes a whining sound and the car does not move. It expells a burning odor. I understand thay there is a wide class action lawsuit against Toyota for this issue. Apparently there are many other vehicles whose owners experienced the same issue. At this time, Toyota is not willing to do anything about this issue after speaking with a Toyota advocate representative.

Incident: September 23, 2026 · Filed: November 2, 2026

On 23 September 2026, my 2019 Toyota Camry came to a complete stop while driving home from work. The abrupt stop of the vehicle impeded on my safety since I was stranded on the side of the road until a tow truck could provide assistance. The Camry stopped operating and could not start. A Pre-scan Vehicle Report provided by A&B Transmissions, an independent service center located in Suitland, Maryland determined the transmission failed due to Solenoid or sensor faults from electronical issues. Prior to the transmission issue, there were no warning signs of any potential problems or failures. It is very uncommon for a transmission to fail after just 5 years of purchase despite all scheduled maintenance having been performed.

Incident: October 18, 2026 · Filed: November 1, 2026

The car suddenly report Collision and Pre- Collision problems. Suddenly didn’t want to turn on. I start to look around the problem. Probable cause, the fuel pump is death. I learn thet certain Camry’s 2019 where in this list of recalls by this same problem. I never received a message recall from toyota in my address or any report in my version. Want to make sure my problem is related to this recall. Thanks in advance.

Incident: October 20, 2026 · Filed: October 21, 2026

I own a 2019 Toyota Camry SE, 4-door automatic transmission, with approximately 59,500 miles. On October 20, 2026, while driving on a roadway with multiple traffic lights, I stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, I pressed the accelerator, and the vehicle made a loud noise but would barely move and accelerated very slowly. At the same time, I noticed a strong oil smell inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights or messages displayed before the failure. Because the vehicle was unable to accelerate normally when traffic began moving, my safety and the safety of other motorists were put at risk. The driver behind me expected my vehicle to move when the light turned green and nearly collided with the rear of my vehicle when it failed to accelerate. The sudden loss of power created the risk of a rear-end collision and prevented me from maintaining the normal flow of traffic through the intersection. I was able to pull the vehicle to the side with the help of other people pushing the car of the road. I shut off the car and attempt to restart it several times. The vehicle did not restart. The oil odor remained noticeable during the incident. The vehicle was subsequently taken to Athens Toyota for inspection. After diagnosing the vehicle, the dealership technician determined that the cause of the problem was a sudden transmission failure. The sudden transmission failure resulted in a loss of vehicle propulsion and created a significant safety hazard while driving in traffic. The transmission has not yet been repaired or replaced. Answers: 1) Transmission failure. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2) The vehicle suddenly lost the ability to accelerate normally while entering an intersection when the traffic light turned green, creating a risk of a rear-end collision and endangering myself and other motorists. 3) Yes. By Athens Toyota 4) Same As (3) 5) No, warning lights, messages before failure. The symptoms first appeared on Oct20.

Incident: September 14, 2026 · Filed: October 18, 2026

When i purchased this vehicle during 2020 i noticed that the car runs very sluggish and the transmission would jerk a lot when slowing down and when speeding back up, ive been able to replicate this problem for the dealership and i took it to them and all they said they can do is reset the transmission and check the fluid levels. So for the past 4 years ive been driving it like that with no issues resolved. Until this year 2026, i took the car back to the dealership and i explained to them that i hear a whining sound coming from the transmission when its runs at 3k RPMS and they were able to replicate the noise and all they said is they cant do nothing since the transmission still runs even tho their is a clear sign that the transmission is giving up and the jerking and hesitation of the transmission is clear. i also have statement from the service manager claiming their is a whine sound.

Incident: January 15, 2024 · Filed: October 14, 2026

I am filing a safety complaint regarding a transmission failure in my 2019 Toyota Camry. I purchased this vehicle from a local Ford dealership in an as-is sale with approximately 133,000 miles. Only three months after purchase, the transmission began failing while I was driving. The vehicle stopped shifting gears properly, began slipping and jerking, and ultimately lost all ability to move forward. This occurred while driving on the street and created a potentially dangerous situation due to the sudden loss of vehicle propulsion. The vehicle currently has fewer than 140,000 miles. I have been quoted approximately $8,400 by AAMCO to replace the transmission. I was told the transmission cannot be repaired or rebuilt and must be completely replaced, with only a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty on the replacement. I have heard from multiple sources that transmission problems may be a known issue affecting this model. I am concerned that a potentially widespread defect could cause other vehicles to lose propulsion unexpectedly while traveling in traffic or at highway speeds, putting drivers, passengers, and others on the road at risk. A major transmission failure only three months after purchasing the vehicle is extremely concerning. My primary concern is not the repair expense, but whether this failure reflects a broader safety defect that could affect other 2019 Toyota Camry owners. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate reports of transmission failures in 2019 Toyota Camry vehicles, determine whether these failures present an unreasonable safety risk, and take appropriate action if a safety-related defect is identified. I am submitting this complaint to help ensure that other drivers are not exposed to a similar potentially dangerous loss of vehicle propulsion.

Incident: May 22, 2024 · Filed: October 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the exterior door handles had detached within 3 years. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,057.

Incident: October 5, 2026 · Filed: October 5, 2026

The dealership wanted to charge me $300 to replace the handle for a fourth time, but they refuse to look at the internal sticking latch defect mentioned in Toyota TSB T-T2-0323-19. I could not safely drive a car with a broken door while waiting for a approval process, so I am having a local mechanic fix it. / want to submit my receipt to this case file for a corporate reimbursement check.

Incident: August 25, 2026 · Filed: September 18, 2026

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 pulled over to the shoulder. Highway patrol came by escorted her off the freeway. By the time she reached a safe place to park, car would not go into gear. Car was towed to a Toyota dealer. After having the car checked I was told it was the transmission. Quote was 9100 dollars for repair. Car had 71329 miles. I have bought 3 Camry vehicles. I was disappointed with all the phone calls I had to make for some help for repair cost from Toyota. I finally had the car repaired after having it towed to Envision Toyota of Milpitas. Received vehicle back 09/15/2026. Out of pocket expense was 5893.03. It was mentioned to me at the Toyota dealer in Vacaville. The transmission was assembled differently in the years 2018-2024 models. Toyota knew about the issue customers were having and did nothing. Now Toyota is being sued.

Incident: September 8, 2026 · Filed: September 8, 2026

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 wheels to lower to the ground. The contact heard a very loud clank, and the struts separated from the vehicle at the same time while reversing out of the driveway.