Automatic transmission: torque converterRecall 18V-901 · 2019 Toyota Corolla
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 18V-901 covers 3,424 2019 Toyota Corolla for a automatic transmission: torque converter problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V901000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). The pump impeller blades within the torque converter may detach, especially when driven under high load, potentially causing a vehicle stall.
The risk
A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will replace the CVT and torque converter, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J17/J07.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 44 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 8, 2018 to October 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.