2019 Toyota Corolla Problems
Compared with other Toyota Corolla years
Typical for this model
57/100 1.2× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.2× that of a typical Toyota Corolla year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 78 of its 204 complaints were filed by the end of 2021.
- Most reported problem: Hesitation or loss of power when accelerating (57 complaints, median 12,800 mi).
- 5 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Open NHTSA investigationDesiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021, 2022
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 204filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,400miles, 56 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 32 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 28 city / 36 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Toyota Corolla (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2019 Corolla most often describe hesitation or loss of power when accelerating, which some link to the fuel pump recall and others to the continuously variable transmission in hatchback models. Cruise control holding speed on hills, air bag and seat belt concerns in crashes, and stalled vehicles are also recurrent themes, with many complaints filed under 15,000 miles on cars that were nearly new.
- Transmission and drivetrain
Hesitation or loss of power when accelerating
- 57 complaints (28%)
- median 12,800 mi at 1.4 yrs old (25 state mileage)
- 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2019–2026
Complaints describe the car failing to respond, or responding very slowly, when the accelerator is pressed, sometimes from a stop, during a lane change, or while climbing a hill. Several owners say the engine revs without an increase in speed, and some report the vehicle stalling. Dealers in several complaints could not duplicate the condition or retrieve a fault code, and some vehicles were not repaired. Mostly reported below 20,000 miles, often within the first year of ownership.
Recall 18V901000Recall 20V0120002 related service bulletins
What to check: Ask whether the fuel pump recall and any transmission-related service have been completed, and test drive from a stop, on a hill and at highway speed to check for hesitation.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Because Toyota will not enable entune 3.0 to work with google maps I feel that they are deliberately endangering my safety. I now have to use my phone to look up addresses instead of a hands-free option. Their scout GPS maps is frequently wrong and does not provide the navigation I need on a daily use basis.”
NHTSA complaint #11378131, filed 2020-12, 40,000 miles“We have been noticing it for a while know both my partner and I the car stall's on occasions or does not react when you are trying to accelerate in the freeway. Checked with Toyota but said no recalls but there is something definitely not working correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #11327657, filed 2020-06, 4,000 miles - Fuel system
Stalling or shutting off while driving, fuel pump related
- 47 complaints (23%)
- median 10,000 mi at 1.5 yrs old (13 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2019–2026
Owners describe the engine cutting out at speed or after refueling, sometimes with a check engine light, shaking or loss of electrical power, and difficulty restarting. Some complaints say the fuel pump was diagnosed as faulty, and others note the recall repair had not been performed because parts were unavailable. A few report stalling continued after recall service. Reported from less than 1,000 miles up to around 60,000 miles, sometimes shortly after filling the tank.
Recall 20V0120002 related service bulletins
What to check: Confirm the low-pressure fuel pump recall was completed and verify the repair in service records; note any check engine light or rough running immediately after refueling.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Although I heard about the recall in the news in january 2020 I have never received acknowledgement of the issues from Toyota. I stopped driving it in january 2020 and I need my car! They have not repaired it in a timely manner. I want it replaced by Toyota with a car that does not have recalls on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11317980, filed 2020-03, 7,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated the vehicle failed to start up. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift out of park with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11328139, filed 2020-06, 10,000 miles - Air bags
Air bags or seat belts not deploying or latching in a crash
- 36 complaints (18%)
- median 14,197 mi at 1.4 yrs old (10 state mileage)
- 14 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2019–2026
Complaints describe air bags failing to deploy and seat belts not holding occupants in collisions, including rear-end and side impacts, with some owners reporting injuries. Others report seat belt buckles that no longer latch in front or rear seats. Several owners mention receiving notice of the air bag control unit recall but being told parts were not yet available. Reported across a wide mileage range, from a few thousand to over 80,000 miles.
Recall 20V0240001 related service bulletin
What to check: Check the vehicle's recall status for the air bag control unit by VIN and confirm the repair was completed; test every seat belt buckle for positive latching.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“MY DRIVER SEAT BELT WILL NOT FASTING IT STOP WORKING AND MY BACK SEAT, SEAT BELT STOP WORKING AS WELL. I had gotten in my car to leave and pull the seat belt and try to fasting it and it would not lock.”
NHTSA complaint #11491075, filed 2022-10“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while at a stop light, at high speed another vehicle rear ended the passenger side of the vehicle and pushed the vehicle to the point where he crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact also stated that the seat belt failed to restrain him. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389760, filed 2021-01, 37,000 miles - Vehicle speed control
Cruise control overshoots set speed on hills
- 11 complaints (5%)
- median 3,800 mi at 0.6 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2019–2025
Owners report that with cruise control engaged on a downgrade or even a mild slope, engine speed climbs toward 4,000 rpm and the car runs several mph above the set speed before returning to normal on level ground. Some describe the car then braking hard to slow back down. Dealers told several owners the behavior was normal or could not find a cause. Reported from very low mileage, some under 1,000 miles.
What to check: Try cruise control on a downhill stretch during the test drive and ask whether any dealer inspection of the cruise system has been documented.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I was traveling north oh hwy.45 out of galveston tx . The car`s cruse control was set on 60 MPH . I had just cleared the last overpass and was on the flat road when the motor ran up to 4000 RPM with no speed increase. The cruse was still set at 60 MPH. . The car bumped and the the RPM. Dropped to 1600 RPM . I call the dealer and they told me to just drive it and watch it . I don`t think this is a normal operation .”
NHTSA complaint #11338215, filed 2020-07, 3,800 miles“When cruise control is engaged and the vehicle is traveling down an incline it will accelerate 5-10 MPH over what the cruise control is set at. For example if I have it set at 65 MPH it will accelerate to 75-80 MPH on it's own. I brought the vehicle in for this twice now and Toyota can not figure out why it is happening. The RPM's will get up to 4000 and once the vehicle is leveled out again on a flat route it hard breaks to slow the vehicle down.”
NHTSA complaint #11299338, filed 2020-01, 2,000 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Clutch squeak, vibration and slave cylinder failure (manual)
- 26 complaints (13%)
- median 38,803 mi at 2.5 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2020–2026
Owners of manual-transmission cars report a squeaky or spongy clutch pedal, vibration and chattering when releasing the clutch from a stop, and in some cases the pedal sticking to the floor with fluid leaking. Complaints describe clutch or slave cylinder repairs, with some owners saying the failure occurred well before expected life. Reported from roughly 28,000 miles onward, including cars past 100,000 miles.
What to check: On manual cars, work the clutch pedal repeatedly and check for squeaks, a spongy feel or fluid near the pedal and under the hood; ask whether the clutch slave cylinder has been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My clutch pedal squeaks and feels spongy at times. I have vibrations coming from clutch pedal when accelerating and releasing clutch almost at bite point. There are times when I'm at a stop and put in first gear and go the clutch vibrates and a I get almost like a growling or chattering coming from transmission. My clutch tends to act up more in the city. It almost seems like if the concentric slave cylinder is going out.”
NHTSA complaint #11373177, filed 2020-11, 28,000 miles“As I was pumping gas , odometer failed , power train/streen icon came ... As I would accelerate on highway car would slip , as I parked car accelerate on its on resulting in a total”
NHTSA complaint #11415931, filed 2021-05, 38,803 miles
Buying note. Check recall completion for the fuel pump and air bag control unit by VIN before buying, and drive the car in stop-and-go traffic, on a hill and with cruise control engaged to look for hesitation and speed-holding behavior. Service records showing these repairs were done are the most useful thing to ask for.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 204 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla. 56 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,400 miles. Of all complaints, 24 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 16 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 204 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Toyota Corolla model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 57 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system43 21%
- Engine39 19%
- Air bags32 16%
- Other or unknown32 16%
- Brakes16 7.8%
- Electrical system15 7.3%
- Vehicle speed control13 6.4%
- Seat belts9 4.4%
- Steering8 3.9%
Also reported: Forward collision avoidance (7), Body and structure (6), Exterior lighting (5), Tires (3), Lane departure (2), Seats (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The problem that I'm having is that at times such as when at a stop sign or u turns and mainly when I need to cross a lane in a speedy way the vehicle looses power, if I need to cross a street and I give it gas the vehicle will start moving but only at a very low speed, a few times if it wasn't for the other vehicles stopping or slowing down I would have gotten hit, when this is happening I give it all the gas but it still doesn't go any faster it takes between 5 and 10 seconds before it finally picks speed, just last week I got cursed at because another driver assumed I was slowing down in…”
NHTSA complaint #11322912, filed 2020-04, 300 milesFuel system: “After getting gas, once I got onto the highway, about 400 or so feet, my car started shaking violently and then my check engine light came on. I didn't know what was happening and my car was slowly stopping on its own accord. Luckily I was able to get off on the nearby exit, my car slowing by itself as I drove. As I turned in to go to a gas station, my car stopped on its own completely, even when I tried to push on the gas. I turned the car off and waited about 5 minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300305, filed 2020-01, 18,400 milesEngine: “The slave cylinder failed l3aving me stranded in a parking lot. Luckily I wasnt driving down the highway as the slave cylinder is also part of the brake system they use the shared brake fluid reservoir. This is a very common problem and is a 4k plus cost to fix. Not including the time that has to go into fighting the warranty companies and dealers.”
NHTSA complaint #11721047, filed 2026-02Air bags: “The weekend of April 3rd, I was driving down a two lane road. There was a dip in the road that lead me to overcorrecting. I had then spun out 2 times, and flew me over a ditch, to smack down on to all 4 tires and slide into a duke energy pole. The airbags didn’t deploy at all. With the incident and the areas affected, the airbags should have deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11769495, filed 2026-10Mileage when problems were reported
89% of the 56 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,000 and 28,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Toyota Corolla. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 11.8% risk |
| Corolla · hatchback FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 Toyota Corolla version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | 28 | 36 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Corolla FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Corolla FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Corolla LE Eco FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Corolla LE Eco FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 20V024000Jan 17, 2020Air bags › Air bag/restraint control moduleCovers: Toyota Corolla 2011–2019, Avalon 2012–2018, Avalon Hybrid 2013–2018 +1 more
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…
- 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Toyota Corolla 2018–2019, Lexus GS 350 2013–2015, 2018–2019, IS 350 2014–2015, 2018–2019 +27 more
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…
- 19V503000Jun 28, 2019Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Toyota Corolla 2017–2019, Camry 2017–2019, RAV4 2017–2019 +2 more
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…
- 19V244000Mar 27, 2019Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Toyota Corolla 2019, Camry 2019, Highlander 2019 +14 more
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…
- 18V901000Dec 19, 2018Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converterCovers: Toyota Corolla 2019
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…
Recall details for the 2019 Toyota Corolla → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen · Sep 17, 2021
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 204 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Other or unknown. Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11020670Jun 25, 2025Electrical system. Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS…
- 11020668Jun 19, 2025Engine. Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is displayed in the…
- 11020657Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in…
- 11014174Jan 5, 2025Engine. Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is displayed in the…
- 11012762Dec 17, 2024Body and structure. Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS…
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the…
- 11012742Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail…
Other model years of the Toyota Corolla
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 824 | 1 | 5 | 34 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 31 | 8,000 | 0 | 5 | 34 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 66 | 15,858 | 2 | 5 | 35 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 74 | 62,500 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 16 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 102 | 21,300 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 4 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 188 | 39,200 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 16 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 311 | 10,000 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 66 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 204 | 12,400 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 57 · Typical | Stable |
| 2018 | 136 | 17,000 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 41 · Typical | Falling |
| 2017 | 178 | 13,500 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 46 · Typical | Falling |
| 2016 | 215 | 25,000 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 40 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 220 | 30,000 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 34 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 270 | 35,000 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 40 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 201 | 25,500 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 56 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 446 | 36,509 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 584 | 31,000 | 9 | 3 | 29 | 81 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 1,244 | 6,000 | 17 | — | 29 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 1,459 | 23,000 | 13 | — | 30 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2008 | 314 | 39,694 | 6 | — | 31 | 68 · More | Stable |
| 2007 | 836 | 46,900 | 6 | — | 31 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 840 | 56,414 | 7 | — | 29 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 854 | 69,889 | 6 | — | 29 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 477 | 60,000 | 9 | — | 31 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 721 | 86,000 | 9 | — | 31 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 117 | 62,000 | 0 | — | 30 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 133 | 62,500 | 0 | — | 30 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 145 | 69,750 | 0 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 155 | 66,900 | 0 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 225 | 77,800 | 0 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 135 | 99,000 | 1 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 129 | 80,000 | 0 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 176 | 150,000 | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 172 | 120,000 | 2 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 130 | 101,000 | 2 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 63 | 98,000 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 71 | 100,252 | 0 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 27 | 75,000 | 0 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 23 | — | 1 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 26 | 65,000 | 0 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 14 | 10,000 | 0 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 6 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 1982 | 5 | 190 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Toyota Corolla model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
Owners of the 2019 Corolla most often describe hesitation or loss of power when accelerating, which some link to the fuel pump recall and others to the continuously variable transmission in hatchback models. The issues reported most often: Hesitation or loss of power when accelerating; Stalling or shutting off while driving, fuel pump related; Air bags or seat belts not deploying or latching in a crash.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA recorded 204 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Toyota Corolla is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 55 complaints (27% of the total), followed by fuel system with 43.
Has the 2019 Toyota Corolla been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2019 Toyota Corolla do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Toyota Corolla 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Corolla get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Corolla (Corolla, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 32 mpg combined, 28 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Toyota Corolla reported?
Among the 56 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,400 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 28,000 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.