2019 Toyota Corolla Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 43 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla, 21% of all 202 complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure was 11,697.5 miles, and one related recall (campaign 20V012000) covers fuel pump replacement.
- Fuel System complaints
- 43
- 21% of 202
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 11,698 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling or losing power while driving at highway speed, sometimes right after fueling up.
- Several drivers describe the vehicle shaking violently or idling roughly before the engine cuts off on its own.
- Multiple complaints tie the stalling directly to a faulty fuel pump later confirmed under NHTSA recall 20V012000.
- Some owners report long waits for recall parts and repairs, with dealers unable to get replacement fuel pumps in stock.
- One owner reported a lingering gas smell inside the cabin when parked on an incline after the fuel pump recall repair was done.
When 2019 Toyota Corolla fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 19, 2020, latest Mar 13, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Toyota Corolla
- NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Fuel System complaints by Corolla model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have?
- NHTSA lists 43 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Corolla, which is 21% of the 202 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel pump recall for the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
- Yes. Recall campaign 20V012000 covers the fuel system, and Toyota dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge under this recall.
- At what mileage do 2019 Corolla fuel system problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 11,697.5 miles.
- Did the 2019 Corolla fuel system problems cause crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Corolla, with no reported injuries.
- Is the fuel system issue worse in 2019 than other Corolla years?
- The 2019 Corolla's 43 fuel system complaints and 21% share are higher than most other model years, though the 2018 Corolla had a higher share at 28%.