AI Damage2019 Toyota Corolla: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Toyota Corolla filed 205 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. The maker issued 150 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 205
- involving a crash
- 24
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 150
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 27% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 19% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 16% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 15% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 6% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 56 complaints (27% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Engine: 39 complaints (19% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Air bags: 32 complaints (16% of all), 13 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 31 complaints (15% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 16 complaints (8% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.8 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- CVTnamed in 5 complaints
- manual, 6-speednamed in 16 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 205 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 39 | 1 | 9 |
| Air bags | 32 | 13 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 31 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 5 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 2 | 18 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 | 59 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The hit crushed the radiator into the engine, destroyed the airbox, folded the hood, and practically vaporized the headlight. The airbag, however, did not deploy- not in the wheel or in the side curtain.
The emblem on my car contains a sensor/radar for adaptive cruise control and foward collision warning that is also connected to automatic emergency brakes. The safety of me and my [XXX] old are at risk because if I needed assisted braking/collision warning, my car no longer provides that.
12/12/21 I suffered a mulitple deer strike imploding the windshield and collapsing the roof. Two months later my restored car was returned to me on 2/4/22. It had noxious, concentrated fumes inside from adhesives and sealants not allowed to escape; I stuck my fingers with glass on a shelf under the dash; and I got…
Continental ContiProContact: P205/55 R16 89H Car wreck on 7/3/22 due to blown tire (drivers side: rear tire) on the interstate (6 lanes). Weather: 82 degrees/sunny/clear blue skies. Tires purchased with car in 2018. Regularly checked/maintained in same auto dealership since car was purchased.
All the instrument panel warning lights including the lane departure assistance warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact then refilled gas in the vehicle with assistance and was able to restart the vehicle.
The air bags failed to deploy. The contact also stated that the seat belt failed to restrain him. The contact sustained low back and neck injuries, the front passenger hit her face against the dashboard and sustained a fractured nose, bruised legs and arms injuries both required medical attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota corolla. While driving, the steering wheel went out of control. While the contact was depressing the accelerator pedal and entering the garage, a loud noise was heard and the vehicle accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but crashed into the garage wall.
The seat belts did not lock up nor did the air bags deploy causing her to hit the dash board and the passenger to hit her head on the dash board. She has bruised ribs, bruised sternum, lumbar strain etc. Thankfully this did not result in something worse.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 321 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 15% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Corolla has 127 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 205, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
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 address this condition…
- Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model…
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 engines may have a MIL ON…
- Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may…
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 Multi-Information…
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air…
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 locating, inspecting, and…
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix…
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 contaminants settle and…
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used…
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 disc brake rotor from…
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical…
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, especially the horizontal…
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal…
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 contamination. Follow…
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad…
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can…
- Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2024 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 address this condition…
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal…
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 contamination.
- This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for…
This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
NHTSA lists 150 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, air bags. Total complaints: 205. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (16%), stalls while driving (9%), fuel system, fuel smell (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA lists 150 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Toyota Corolla from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.