2019 Toyota Corolla owner discussion

What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Toyota Corolla: 205 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (56), Engine (39), Air Bags (32). 24 complaints mention a crash and 1 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2019 Toyota Corolla owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice

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What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Toyota Corolla: 205 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (56), Engine (39), Air Bags (32). 24 complaints mention a crash and 1 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2019 Toyota Corolla recalls and complaints at a glance

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns and 205 owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (56), Engine (39), Air Bags (32). The most recent recall (NHTSA #20V024000, January 2020) covers the Air Bags. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).

Recall campaigns5
Owner complaints205
Complaints mentioning a crash24
Complaints mentioning a fire1

Most-reported problem areas

ComponentComplaints
Power Train56
Engine39
Air Bags32
Fuel/Propulsion System31
Service Brakes16
Electrical System15

Recall campaigns

  • NHTSA #20V024000 — Air Bags (January 2020): 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…
  • NHTSA #20V012000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (January 2020): 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…
  • NHTSA #19V503000 — Equipment (June 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. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these…
  • NHTSA #19V244000 — Equipment (March 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. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.…
  • NHTSA #18V901000 — Power Train (December 2018): 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…

Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-10-12.

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