2019 Toyota Corolla: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2019 Toyota Corolla: 5 recalls, 204 owner complaints and up to 32 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #18V901000 · 2018 · 3,424 vehicles
What's wrong: The pump impeller blades within the torque converter May detach, especially when driven under high load, potentially causing a vehicle stall.
Why it matters: 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V244000 · 2019 · 3,634 vehicles
What's wrong: The text on the load capacity label May become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: If the driver cannot read the label, they May unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gst will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V503000 · 2019 · 1,325 vehicles
What's wrong: The load carrying capacity modification label May be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: An incorrect label May lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Set will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #20V012000 · 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles
What's wrong: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4runner, highlander, camry, land cruiser, sequoia, sienna, tacoma and tundra, and Lexus rc 300, rc 350, gs 350, gx 460, is 300, lc 500, ls 500, lx 570, rx 350l, and 2019 Toyota avalon and corolla, and certain Lexus nx 300, and es 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015…
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V024000 · 2020 · 2,891,976 vehicles
What's wrong: During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) May malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 16 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (55): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (19), leaks (11), stalls / loses power (7).
- Engine (39): the most common themes are warning light on (11), stalls / loses power (8), electrical failure (8).
- Other / unknown (32): the most common themes are warning light on (4), electrical failure (3).
- Airbags (32): the most common themes are fails to deploy (9), warning light on (4).
The 2019 Toyota Corolla has 204 owner complaints, ranking #16 of 37 Corolla model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 315). Complaints peaked in 2020 (40 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 12,400 miles. Neighboring years: 2018 (134 complaints, 3 recalls), 2020 (309 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 36 | 32 | Regular |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 35 | 31 | Regular |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 35 | 30 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2019 Toyota Corolla. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Corolla problems?
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (55), engine (39), other / unknown (32).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Corolla get?
EPA ratings run up to 32 mpg combined (1.8 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2019 Toyota Corolla repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.