repaired · 2022 Q1
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
2019 Toyota CorollaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 206 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota Corolla, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-024 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Toyota Corolla has problems
206 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Power train1 crash/fire/injury
39Engine1 crash/fire/injury
33Air bags13 crash/fire/injury
31Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
16Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system
13Vehicle speed control
12Fuel system, gasoline
9Seat belts
3911 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 56 | 1 |
| Engine | 39 | 1 |
| Air bags | 33 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 31 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 12 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 4 |
| 11 other systems | 39 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2019 Toyota Corolla recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Automatic transmission: torque converter
Risk. A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Corolla year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corolla median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Toyota Corolla safety ratings
2019 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Toyota Corolla, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Corolla owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am writing to report a transmission issue with my 2019 Toyota sedan. The vehicle is producing a high-pitched noise from the transmission, identical to the issue described in Campaign J17. Although that recall was specified for hatchbacks, my sedan is experiencing the exact same problem.…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the clutch was depressed; however, the clutch system failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the clutch was stuck to the floorboard. The contact stated that due to the failure,…
Component that failed was the CSC Concentric Slave Cylinder. I went to press the clutch and it stuck to the floor. I checked for leaks in the cabin beneath the clutch and it was dry. I then proceeded to check the reservoir and saw that it needed fluid. I managed to get it to a nearby convenience…
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