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 his son was driving approximately 56 mph, the accelerator pedal was released but the vehicle continued forward. The brake pedal was applied but it failed to respond and stop the vehicle. The driver attempted to avoid other vehicles and drove into a tree line. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no reported fires. The driver sustained injuries that consisted of swollen ribs, a bruised and swollen shin, leg, and damage to his feet. Medical attention was provided at the local hospital. The passenger seated in an unknown rear seat sustained unknown injuries but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a towing center in Orlando, Florida. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would make abnormal sounds when depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the front rotors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, an unknown warning message illuminated, indicating brake failure, and she heard abnormal sounds coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road, opened the hood, and noticed that the sounds were coming from the engine compartment. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. …
The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, her daughter attempted to stop for traffic and lost braking functionality. The contact stated her daughter saw an unknown warning light illuminated but was focused on steering and braking to be sure what warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was pumping the brake pedal to stop and that heard a "hissing" sound every time she pumped the brake pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who advised that the brake lines would be flushed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
While traveling at interstate speeds (about 68 MPH) a vehicle in front of me (about 6 car lengths ahead) hit a pickup truck. I hit the brakes and then my car's auto braking system was activated (displaying on the dashboard) but it did not feel like my car was slowing down. I then proceeded to push the break all the way to the floorboard and my car did not slow down causing me to hit the vehicle in front of me. It felt like the auto-breaking system was preventing me from applying full braking power. When I pushed the break petal to the floor it felt like I was pushing on air. There was no resistance on the petal as there normally would be. There were no skid marks on the road and after the impact, my vehicle would not move. I had to put the car in park and then back into drive to move off the road.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the brake pads; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed with brake power booster and vacuum pump failure. The brake power booster and vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that an unknown part inside the transmission had oxidized. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact was advised that the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly and the hardware machine rotor for the braking system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that in June 2023, the transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the message "Low Braking Power - Stop Safely - See Owner's Manual" was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V890000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 111,168.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal had to be fully depressed to slow the vehicle. The contact also felt the brake pedal shaking while depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that the pre-collision, secondary brake, lane departure, and engine warning lights were illuminated and flashed on and off. The vehicle was restarted after depressing the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle stalled shortly afterwards. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that brake pedal had failed to operate as needed, with the low brake power warning message on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the vacuum pump was weak and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Brake complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2019 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Toyota Camry, 11% of the model year's 399 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2019 Toyota Camry brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 21V-890 (vacuum, Nov 17, 2021). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Camry brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 17,000 miles, and 52% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to brakes 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.