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2019 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla, 8% of its 202 total complaints for the year, tied to 5 crashes and 1 injury. There is no related recall for this issue, and the median mileage at failure is 8,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
16
8% of 202
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
8,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal being depressed but failing to stop the vehicle in time, in some cases leading to a rear-end crash.
  • Some describe the Pre-Collision System failing to engage automatic braking, letting the car strike the vehicle ahead.
  • Several report the parking/hold brake disengaging unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, causing it to roll and crash.
  • Owners describe the brake pedal feeling unusually hard to press, sometimes tied to a suspected brake booster failure.
  • A few note extended stopping distance despite normal pedal pressure, with no warning light illuminated.
  • Some buyers reported receiving vehicles with already worn brakes and rotors at delivery.

When 2019 Toyota Corolla brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 15, 2019, latest Nov 9, 2025.

2019 Toyota Corolla brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2019Nov 2019Apr 2021May 2022Mar 2023Sep 2024Sep 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Nov 2025; peak Nov 2019 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010185 (15%)
  2. 201123 (4%)
  3. 201213 (3%)
  4. 201327 (13%)
  5. 201422 (8%)
  6. 201520 (9%)
  7. 201632 (15%)
  8. 201730 (17%)
  9. 201811 (8%)
  10. 201916 (8%)
  11. 202025 (8%)
  12. 20219 (5%)
  13. 202216 (16%)
  14. 20237 (10%)
  15. 202410 (16%)
  16. 20258 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Corolla, which is 8% of the 202 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2019 Toyota Corolla brakes?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2019 Corolla.
Did the 2019 Corolla brake problems cause any crashes?
Yes. Of the 16 brake complaints, 5 involved crashes and 1 involved an injury, according to NHTSA data.
At what mileage do brake problems usually appear on the 2019 Corolla?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake issues on the 2019 Corolla is 8,000 miles.
How does the 2019 Corolla compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2019 Corolla's 8% share of brake complaints is lower than the 2017 model year's 17% and the 2010 model year's 15%, based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.