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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-TOYOTA-COROLLA
2019 · toyota

toyota Corolla problems

5 safety recalls. 198 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.4 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

powertrain
52 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
engine
23 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
airbags
19 reports · avg $1,100
severe
electrical
12 reports · avg $850
severe
fuel system
12 reports · avg $1,200
moderate
cruise control
10 reports · avg $600
severe
steering
8 reports · avg $700
severe
brakes
7 reports · avg $450
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Corolla · powertrain
premature failure of clutch components: throwout bearing, clutch slave cylinder (which doubles as master brake cylinder). This type of failure, particularly when vehicle is in motion, will prevent the ability to change gears, as well as potential for brake failure if loss of…
12/22/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11632022.0
2019 Corolla · other
2 years ago, I took my vehicle to the dealership that I bought it from, because I was given notice that there was a recall to the fuel injector system, and my scheduled maintenance was due. The dealership performed the maintenance and fixed the recall, and I drove the car home.…
12/16/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11631057.0
2019 Corolla · other
I STARTED MY CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE, AS I BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE CAR SEIZED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CITY STREET I WAS BACKING ONTO AND I COULD NOT GET IT TO MOVE NO MATTER WHAT I DID. A COUPLE OF DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, I WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT OR GET OUT OF THE WAY OF…
12/16/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11289237.0
2019 Corolla · powertrain
Clutch throwout bearing went out at 69,000. Clutch pedal began getting stuck half way through pedal travel, then got stuck to floor. Lost all clutch operation.
12/10/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11629931.0

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Active recalls showing 3 of 5

severe NHTSA 19V503000 28/06/2019

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

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
severe NHTSA 19V244000 27/03/2019

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

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
severe NHTSA 18V901000 19/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT)

A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.

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.
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Common questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Corolla reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Toyota Corolla has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Toyota Corolla?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 52 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Corolla has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Toyota Corolla?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 198 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 17 hours ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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