YearToAvoid

2019 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

The 2019 Toyota Corolla has 50 engine-related complaints out of 202 total complaints for the year, making up 25% of all issues reported for that model year. No related recall exists for this problem area, and reported failures typically surfaced around a median 7,589 miles.

Engine complaints
50
25% of 202
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
7,590 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Cruise control unexpectedly increases speed and RPM on downhill or highway stretches, sometimes accelerating well beyond the set speed.
  • A dashboard 'Engine Maintenance Required' message appears, often traced to a faulty coolant bypass valve.
  • Sudden loss of acceleration response while driving at highway speed, with no warning light and no diagnosis found by the dealer.
  • A loud noise and steering issue occurred while pressing the accelerator, leading to a crash into a stationary object.
  • Engine RPM spikes on its own while cruise control is engaged, even without a corresponding increase in vehicle speed.

When 2019 Toyota Corolla engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2019, latest Mar 13, 2026.

2019 Toyota Corolla engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2019Jun 2020Feb 2022Jan 2023Apr 2024Oct 2024Nov 2025
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2024 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Corolla model year

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

  1. 2010228 (19%)
  2. 201162 (11%)
  3. 201220 (4%)
  4. 201332 (16%)
  5. 201446 (17%)
  6. 201532 (15%)
  7. 201633 (15%)
  8. 201738 (21%)
  9. 201824 (18%)
  10. 201950 (25%)
  11. 2020113 (37%)
  12. 202146 (25%)
  13. 202216 (16%)
  14. 202314 (19%)
  15. 20248 (13%)
  16. 20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA lists 50 engine-related complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla, which is 25% of the 202 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Toyota Corolla engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2019 Corolla.
At what mileage do 2019 Corolla engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 7,589.5 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries associated with engine complaints on the 2019 Toyota Corolla, with no fires reported.
How does the 2019 Corolla compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2019 Corolla's engine complaints made up 25% of its total complaints, higher than the 2018 model's 18% but lower than the 2020 model's 37%, 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.