2019 Toyota Camry engine problems

78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Toyota Camry — 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

20%

share of all complaints

21,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

3 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“My vehicle completely lost power and stalled on the freeway, requiring a tow. A Toyota dealership has diagnosed it with a total internal failure of the UA80 transmission and quoted me $9,000. This vehicle has been properly maintained, including a documented transmission fluid service at a Toyota…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
“While driving the vehicle on a street it shut off on it's own in the middle of the road. It was terrifying. Had it pulled to my house. Once I was able to get it towed it went to the Stockton CA Toyota Dealership and had it inspected with results of it needs a new transmission. I have not driven the…”
filed Jun 15, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
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