2019 Toyota Corolla Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla. Part of Generation 12 (E170) — 2014–2019.

20182020
Complaints
286
per 10K Sold
9.4
US Sales
304,850
Crashes
39
Fires
3
Injuries
27
Fatalities
1
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Toyota Corolla Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#152 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:15,897 mi
Crash-related:1
#239 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:9,163 mi
Crash-related:1
#331 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:15,955 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Toyota Corolla.

Transmission / Drivetrain
52
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,897
Engine Problems
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,163
Fuel System
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
15,955
Airbags
30
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
Avg Miles
19,546
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
8,320
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
8,620
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
8,805
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,725
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
21,500
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
15,329
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
5
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
2,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Toyota Corolla

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,731,111 vehicles.

20V024000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
~2,891,976 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. 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.

20V012000Fuel Pump
~1,830,752 affected

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 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

19V503000Equipment:other:labels
~1,325 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. 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."

19V244000Equipment:other:labels
~3,634 affected

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. 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."

18V901000Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
~3,424 affected

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.

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2019 Toyota Corolla — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 Toyota Corolla has 286 NHTSA complaints, 39 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 52 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (52 complaints, avg 15,897 mi); Engine Problems (39 complaints, avg 9,163 mi); Fuel System (31 complaints, avg 15,955 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 12,928 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla include 39 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 27 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,731,111 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Toyota Corolla?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Corolla reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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