2019 Toyota Camry vs 2021 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Toyota Camry | 2021 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 388 | 154 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 231 | 181 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–34 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,274 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 112 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 77 |
| Engine | 78 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 64 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 45 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 42 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 33 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2019 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.