2019 Toyota Camry transmission & drivetrain problems

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1. Filed Sep 18, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   My granddaughter was driving on the freeway. Car just slowed down to 30 miles an hour. Secondary collision Brake system Malfunction warning came on. Also, other lights came on. Luckly no one hit her from behind. She pulled over to the shoulder. Highway patrol came by escorted her off the freeway. By the time she reached a safe place to park, car would not go into gear. Car was towed to a Toyota dealer. After having the car checked I was told it was the transmission. Quote…

   NHTSA complaint #11765340 · source
2. Filed Jul 27, 2026WATransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission is failing after about 65,000 miles (7 years from first use). It can be inspected upon request. My safety is at risk in that the transmission is steadily getting worse and could fail at any time or any speed. The transmission failure was diagnosed and confirmed by a local Toyota dealer. There are no warning lights. A high-pitched whine is heard while driving which gets higher with faster vehicle speed.

   NHTSA complaint #11753170 · source
3. Filed Jul 22, 2026GATransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission is failing in car. Has started whining, consistent with other complaints I have seen regarding the transmissions in these vehicles.

   NHTSA complaint #11752091 · source
4. Filed Jul 1, 2026CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 facility in March of this year. A modern powertrain should not suffer a life-threatening failure at 130,000 miles. Because of this severe safety defect and my documented maintenance…

   NHTSA complaint #11747844 · source
5. Filed Jun 30, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle has 75,000 original miles. At around 73,000 miles, I began to hear a whining noise from the engine bay while accelerating at highway speeds. I took the car into the dealership where they confirmed the transmission has failed and needs to be replaced. All routine maintenance has been done on schedule and is on record with the dealership since original vehicle deployment. This vehicle has the UA80 transmission that is the center of multiple class-action lawsuits in the…

   NHTSA complaint #11747380 · source
6. Filed Jun 26, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission has gone bad 109k miles,took it to dealer they said Transmission is bad ,started with slippage in gears and clutch,gave me code for solenoids,and now is undriveable.

   NHTSA complaint #11746820 · source
7. Filed Jun 15, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   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 Stockton CA Toyota Dealership and had it inspected with results of it needs a new transmission. They had no clue was was wrong with it just that it needed a new transmission. I have not driven the vehicle since this happened because it will not drive. It's going on 4 months now. The car at first was…

   NHTSA complaint #11744284 · source
8. Filed Jun 13, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain

   Disgusted & deeply disappointed in my first (& last) experience owning a Toyota is an understatement. I confidently purchased a brand new Camry in 2019, based on their reputation for reliability. But, as soon as the warranty expired, the problems began. First, the electronic water pump failed, costing me $1200. The thermostat failed while I was on vacation last year, costing $300ish. Multiple battery issues. Then, a few months pass, check engine light pops up. Says it needs…

   NHTSA complaint #11743889 · source
9. Filed Jun 10, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain

   We experienced rough shifting, engine revving and now it won't shift out of first gear. The car is not driveable. We've taken it to Town & Country Toyota in Charlotte, NC where they said it could not be repaired and it needed replacing for $12,000. The car has 121,000 miles and is not under warranty. Also took it to an independent transmission shop and they said to replace the transmission as well. We think Toyota should issue a recall or some kind of compensation for this…

   NHTSA complaint #11743234 · source
10. Filed Jun 8, 2026GATransmission & Drivetrain

    I am writing to formally document a serious safety incident involving my 2019 Toyota Camry XSE (VIN: [XXX]) and to express my deep dissatisfaction with the reliability of this vehicle and my experience obtaining support and repairs. On XXX while driving northbound on [XXX] to attend a wedding approximately 90 minutes from my home, my vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous malfunction while traveling at approximately 70 mph. While operating at highway speed, I pressed the…

    NHTSA complaint #11742843 · source
11. Filed May 29, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission whines on acceleration. Checked by dealership shop and they found fluid full of metal and material and recommended replacement of the transmission. Has 108,000 miles on it as of 3/23/2026 and whining started during August 2025. Still using vehicle as of 05/29/2026. New transmission and/or parts are currently on indefinite backorder from Toyota, so it cannot be repaired at this time.

    NHTSA complaint #11740905 · source
12. Filed May 27, 2026MAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Vehicle shut off while driving on highway during morning rush. Car shut off within seconds of flashing dashboard. I was in a dangerous situation with the possibility of creating a major highway accident, I was stuck on the highway with disappearing breakdown lane. Pulled code P26CB on OBD code reader at auto zone; P26CB7 pulled on Toyota diagnostic code reader= Engine coolant pump actuator stuck. Active tested water pump and pump. It working. Tested for power and ground at…

    NHTSA complaint #11740367 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology