Research · Midsize Cars

2019 Toyota Camry HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Most complaints involve air bags (3) and visibility/wiper (3). The EPA rates it 46–52 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
46–52mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Mar 2019
Owner complaints
11
Top: air bags
Fuel cost / yr
$1,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

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."

EquipmentReported Mar 27, 2019NHTSA 19V244000

Fuel system

Free remedy

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."

Fuel system, gasolineReported Feb 14, 2019NHTSA 19V097000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

11 complaints filed with NHTSA · Feb 2019 – Jan 2024
  1. Air bags3
  2. Visibility/wiper3
  3. Seat belts2
  4. Fuel/propulsion system2
  5. Structure2
  6. Vehicle speed control2
  7. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  8. Engine1
  9. Electrical system1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Camry Hybrid model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20073,491
20081,095
20091,412
2010614
2015275
2016171
2017142
201828
201911
20209
20218
20222
20231
2025177
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Air bags

3 reports2 crashes
“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 KNOW MY KIDS ARE PROPERLY IN THERE CARSEATS”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 13, 2020Air bags, Seat belts, Visibility/wiperODI 11298943

Visibility/wiper

3 reports
“THE WINDSHIELD IS SEVERELY DISTORTED. DURING THE DAYTIME, WHILE MOVING, OR SEEING MOVING OBJECTS, IT IS UNUSUALLY HARD TO JUDGE SPEED AND DISTANCE DUE TO THE DISTORTIONS. AT NIGHTTIME, THE DISTORTIONS BEND, TWIST LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS MAKING DRIVING VERY DANGEROUS. MULTIPLE VISITS TO THE DEALER AND A VISIT FROM A TOYOTA FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD HAVE BEEN MET WITH REFUSAL TO MAKE REPAIRS. THE FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE DOES ACKNOWLEDGE WINDSHIELD DEFECTS BUT SAYS "THEY ARE COMPARABLE TO LIKE VEHICLES." HE REFUSED TO EXAMINE OTHER NEW "LIKE" MODELS WITH ME BECAUSE HIS ASSERTION IS ERRONEOUS.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 19, 2019Visibility/wiperODI 11290160

Seat belts

2 reports1 crash
“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 SUSTAINED INJURIES TO MY LEFT KNEE HITTING THE CONSOLE, MY LEFT SIDE OF FACE INCLUDING JAW HIT THE TOP OF STEERING WHEEL AND MY FOREHEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND BROKE IT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE CAR HAS A SAFETY ISSUES.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 14, 2019Air bags, Seat beltsCrash reportedODI 11280012
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S6)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Camry Hybrid LE
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
515352$1,200170
Camry Hybrid XLE/SE
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
444746$1,350195
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Toyota Camry Hybrid 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026Vehicle 13201
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2019 Camry Hybrid questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?

2 safety recalls as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems?

Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (3), visibility/wiper (3), seat belts (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 46–52 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026