Is the 2019 Toyota COROLLA reliable?

The 2019 Toyota COROLLA has 289 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: TRANSMISSION problems.

What are common problems with the 2019 Toyota COROLLA?

Top problems: TRANSMISSION (52 complaints, avg repair $500); FUEL SYSTEM (43 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (39 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2019 Toyota COROLLA?

Yes, there are 5 recall(s): AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Contact any Toyota dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Toyota COROLLA?

The 2019 Toyota COROLLA gets 31 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1548. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2019 Toyota COROLLA?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2019 Toyota COROLLA is approximately $1,650/year (sedan-compact class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2019 Toyota COROLLA

Q: Is the 2019 Toyota COROLLA often stolen?

The Toyota COROLLA was the #12 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025 with approximately 8,100 thefts (NICB Hot Wheels data). Theft risk tier: above-avg.

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Toyota COROLLA has 289 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 289. The most common issue is transmission problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota corolla. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v901000 (power train). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. north hollywood toyota (4606 lankershim blvd, north hollywood, ca 9160. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 29 crash reports 22 injuries

289

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

TRANSMISSION

52 complaints

18%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V901000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NORTH HOLLYWOOD TOYOTA (4606 LANKERSHIM BLVD, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 9160
• PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW.IN FT MYERS FLORIDA ON THE DAY OF 28TH FEBUARY. THE VEHICLE DISPLAYS PROBLEM AT IDLE COASTING SPEEDS OF 5 TO 15 MILES PER HOUR IN PARKING LOTS OR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE ROTARY COMPONENT IN TRANSMISSION KNOCKS AND CLICKS .ALSO THE CAR CLUNKS MIDLY AND WILL NOT EASE INTO DRIVIN
• TRANSMISSION LOSES POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEED LAZY POWERLESS SHIFTING

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V901000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NORTH HOLLYWOOD TOYOTA (4606 LANKERSHIM BLVD, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 9160”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2019 Toyota COROLLA

Based on 81 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 10K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

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FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 12K mi · 12 reports

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60-100K

100-150K

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200K+

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 13K mi · 11 reports

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60-100K

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150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 11K mi · 10 reports

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60-100K

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200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 9K mi · 9 reports

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200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 5K mi · 8 reports

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200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 13K mi · 7 reports

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200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (5)

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE17/01/2020

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 disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

Above-average theft risk

#12 most stolen in 2025

The Toyota COROLLA was the #12 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 8,100 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: One of the most common cars on US roads

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2019 Toyota COROLLA

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,549

Per month

$129

Per mile

12.9¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,778/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,334/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2019 Toyota COROLLA

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,650

Full coverage / month

$138

Liability only / year

$601

vs US avg

-1%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-compact)0.93x

× theft risk1.06x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1650

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota COROLLA Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

These are the terms for a new Toyota. If you're buying a used 2019 COROLLA, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Toyota dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 289 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V901000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NORTH HOLLYWOOD TOYOTA (4606 LANKERSHIM BLVD, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 9160
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER NIECE WHO OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE DRIVER SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE ROLLED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE OWNER'S MANUAL SHOWS A LOCATION FOR LIFTING THE VEHICLE IN THE FRONT USING A FLOOR JACK (PAGE 427). THIS LOCATION IS NOT PRESENT ON MY VEHICLE AND THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THIS COULD LEAD TO SOMEONE USING ANOTHER IMPROPER LOCATION TO LIFT THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJUR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)