The 2019 Toyota Corolla has a high safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 200 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

200

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V0240002020-17-01

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

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.

In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

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18V9010002018-19-12

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 200 owners have filed complaints about the 2019 Toyota Corolla. POWER TRAIN issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train39

02Engine20

03Unknown Or Other14

04Air Bags9

05Fuel/propulsion System9

200 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy

30–36mpg combined

27-32city

35-42hwy

$1,900-$2,250/yr

Across 8 configurations, the 2019 Toyota Corolla returns 30–36 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Corolla Hatchback - Automatic (AV-S10)

36mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

32 city42 hwy~$1,900/yr8/10 Clean

Corolla LE Eco - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

34mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city40 hwy~$2,000/yr8/10 Clean

Corolla Hatchback XSE - Automatic (AV-S10)

33mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city38 hwy~$2,050/yr8/10 Clean

Corolla - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

32mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city36 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean

Corolla - Automatic (AV-S7)

31mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city35 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean

Corolla Hatchback - Manual 6-spd

31mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city37 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean

Corolla - Manual 6-spd

30mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Toyota Corolla

33States

35%in top 3

13% of the market sits in California, though listings span 33 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

CACalifornia

2,36913%

FLFlorida

2,26512%

TXTexas

1,85910%

DCWashington DC

9065%

PAPennsylvania

8635%

GAGeorgia

8314%

ILIllinois

7754%

MDMaryland

6764%

NYNew York

6033%

DEDelaware

5833%

NCNorth Carolina

5033%

NJNew Jersey

4913%

AZArizona

4342%

WA405

MO380

OROregon

3622%

MAMassachusetts

3512%

NHNew Hampshire

3332%

TN271

RI250

OH242

HI240

MN216

UT212

OK181

IN180

WI173

CO173

AL167

NV162

MI161

VA140

KY101

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 Toyota Corolla Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2019 Toyota Corolla a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2019 Toyota Corolla. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota Corolla. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Toyota Corolla?

You'll get between 30 and 36 MPG combined from the 2019 Toyota Corolla, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2019 Toyota Corolla?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 200 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.