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2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 20 complaints on file for the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

20

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other Camry Hybrid years?

Camry Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted966 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 966 complaints2008: 225 complaints2009: 171 complaints2010: 12 complaints2011: 29 complaints2012: 76 complaints2013: 35 complaints2014: 32 complaints2015: 25 complaints2016: 5 complaints2017: 6 complaints2018: 37 complaints2019: 20 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 8 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 7 complaints2026: 101 complaints
Camry Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Camry Hybrid years to avoid →

What are the most common 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags315%
Visibility & Wipers315%
Seat Belts210%
Speed Control210%
Body & Structure210%
Fuel System210%
Other210%
Brakes15%
Engine15%
Lighting15%
Electrical System15%

Does the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V244000OtherMarch 27, 2019 · 3,634 units

Defect

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

19V097000Fuel SystemFebruary 14, 2019 · 205 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consequence

The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY MORNING. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20-25 MPH AND HIT A PARKED CAR ON THE PASSENGER FRONT. THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER ON PASSENGER SIDE WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED AND THE CAR WAS UNDRIVEABLE. WHAT IS CONCERNING IS THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SETBELT LOCK. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 13, 2019 · crash

“THE WINDOW STAYS DISTORTED AND HARD TO SEE OUT OF ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT OR IF ITS RAINING ALSO THE BACK SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT AND NOISE WILL RANDOMLY COME ON WHEN DRIVING AND I WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO GET IT TO STOP THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND ITS ANNOYING BC I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 1, 2020

“I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY MORNING. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20-25 MPH AND HIT A PARKED CAR ON THE PASSENGER FRONT. THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER ON PASSENGER SIDE WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED AND THE CAR WAS UNDRIVEABLE. WHAT IS CONCERNING IS THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SETBELT LOCK. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · November 13, 2019 · crash

“I WAS PARKING MY CAR IN MY GARAGE AND MOVED FROM THE BRAKE TO THE GAS TO MOVE UP A SMALL AMOUNT. I BARELY TOUCHED THE GAS AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD HITTING A SHELVING UNIT IN MY GARAGE. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EVENT. THE CAR AND SHELVING UNIT WERE DAMAGED. THANKFULLY, NO INDIVIDUALS WERE INJURED.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 21, 2019 · crash

“I WAS PARKING MY CAR IN MY GARAGE AND MOVED FROM THE BRAKE TO THE GAS TO MOVE UP A SMALL AMOUNT. I BARELY TOUCHED THE GAS AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD HITTING A SHELVING UNIT IN MY GARAGE. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EVENT. THE CAR AND SHELVING UNIT WERE DAMAGED. THANKFULLY, NO INDIVIDUALS WERE INJURED.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 21, 2019 · crash

2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 20 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2019 Camry Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (3 complaints), airbags (3 complaints), other (2 complaints).

Does the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Camry Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camry Hybrid years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2026, 2012, 2018, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among Camry Hybrid years belongs to 2024.

How safe is the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.