Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the contact's daughter was involved in a collision. Another driver ran a stop sign at 30 MPH and crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle causing the front wheel to detach. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. At the time of the impact, the driver hit her head on the glass. The driver sustained neck, back, wrist, and head injuries that required medical attention involving CT scan, MRI, and x-rays. No other people were injured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact's daughter stated while driving approximately 5 mph where the contact's vehicle was impacted by another vehicle on the passenger side which resulted in none of the air bags being deployed. The contacts daughter was injured and sustained whiplash, sprain back, cervical and lumbar issues, headaches, migraines and sought medical treatment. A police report was taken and the vehicle was towed to an insurance lot where it was diagnosed as destroyed. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
On [redacted], I was involved in a high-speed T-bone collision with a FedEx truck while driving my 2019 Toyota Camry SE (VIN: [redacted] ). Despite the severity of the crash - which totaled my vehicle, caused the windshield to crack, and resulted in my head slamming into the steering wheel - none of the vehicle's airbags deployed, including the driver's front airbag. As a direct result of this failure, I sustained head trauma and neurological symptoms. A CT scan taken immediately after the crash revealed a previously undiagnosed 11-12mm partially thrombosed brain aneurysm, which is now causing ongoing vision problems, speech issues, memory loss, and loss of balance. Upon researching known defects, I discovered that my vehicle had a recall for an improperly calibrated Occupant Classification System (OCS) that may prevent airbag deployment - recall #K0M, issued in 2019. …
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the Air Bags/Seatbelt pre-tensioner warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Air Bags/Seat Belt pre tensioner failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V567000 (Air Bags) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
on 10/29/2021 my daughter was a passenger in her car and was involved in a rear end collision @ approximately 65-70 MPH upon collision with a Toyota Rav4. The Air Bags DID NOT deploy, The seat belt allowed her forward with her breast catching most of the impact, and the front camera system that should have detected the stopped Rav 4 did not alert. We had no error codes nor lights on this car prior and were not aware of any potential recalls. This is a complete failure of a car and safety systems that should have protected her. The entire reason this car was bought WAS to protect her and it completely and utterly failed. She is now in the ER with a broken sternum and currently being evaluated to see if any other vessel damage. …
In JuneOf 2019 I got side swiped on the driver's side beginning at the driver's door while driving; the airbags did not deploy. The matter was taken care of by mutual agreement between attorney and other drivers insurance company (AAA). On 03/02/22 I was attempting to renew registration when I was informed that I had to take vehicle to dealer due to a recall on make and model before new registration could be issued. In the evening of 03/02/22 I stopped at the dealer and explained to one of the service reps that I was there because of a recall and he stated that there was a problem with airbags deploying WHILE driving; but it was too late in the evening because they were getting ready to close and the issue would take 2-3 hours to inspect. The following morning prior to the service department opening I dropped the car off for service. …
While driving my SRS warning light came on along with a non stop buzzing alarm. In looking up the icon in my manual it stated malfunctioning in SRS airbag system, seek immediate attention from your dealer. I had a passenger in the front of the car when this happened. There were no prior problems. For my safety and passenger I pulled into the nearest Toyota dealership for this safety related defect. I wasn't sure if my airbags would deploy if in an accident. The dealership's diagnosrics test also showed an issue with the driver seat buckle.
I had just gotten off work and turned on my car. I put my seatbelt on and that's when a message popped up on my dash saying "SRS Airbag System Malfunction. Visit Your Dealer". I was a bit concerned and worried and so when I started driving home, it still displayed that message and it started to beep as I drove more. It also makes it seem like my seat belt isn't buckled even when it was. I had gotten it checked out at a mechanic and they say it has to do with the driver seat belt buckle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry se. The contact stated that his wife was driving at 50 MPH on the highway and a trailer from another vehicle detached and came into the lane. The vehicle hit the trailer in the front part and it went airborn and flipped over and landed on the passenger side of the vehicle. It then rolled two times and landed on the side of the highway in a marsh in an upright position. The only air bags that deployed were the side curtain air bags. Out of the ten air bags only two ended up deploying.the wife and two other passengers were transported by ambulance to the hospital for precautionary reasons incase of internal injuries. At the hospital the xrays were negative of the chest and pelvic areas and elbow. One of the passenger's ankle was broken. The injuries were mostly severe bruising over several areas especially from the seat belts. …
The vehicle is experiencing multiple active safety system failures, severely impacting driver control and passenger protection. The most critical issue is a persistent SRS airbag malfunction warning, along with the system failing to detect that the seatbelt is buckled, even when properly latched. This disables key safety systems such as airbags and seatbelt pretensioners. The vehicle also suffers from delayed or weak braking response, despite having adequate brake pad wear. This is especially dangerous in stop-and-go traffic or emergency braking scenarios. In addition, the adaptive cruise control system intermittently disengages or fails to maintain distance, and the brake hold feature does not reliably hold the vehicle when stopped, causing rollback or unintended movement. …
Related recalls
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag and knee air bag, in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0M.
Airbag complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2019 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Toyota Camry, 6% of the model year's 399 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Toyota Camry airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 19V-567 (occupant classification, Aug 1, 2019). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Camry airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 15,000 miles, and 67% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 13 crashes, 0 fires and 12 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.