Does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have a transmission recall?

Yes. Recall 18V901000, reported December 19, 2018, covers CVT-equipped 2019 Corolla hatchbacks with a torque converter pump impeller blade defect; Toyota dealers replace the CVT and torque converter free of charge.

How common are transmission complaints on the 2019 Corolla?

NHTSA lists 54 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Corolla, which is 27% of all 202 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among Corolla model years in this data.

At what mileage do 2019 Corolla transmission problems occur?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2019 Corolla is 8,900 miles.

Are 2019 Corolla transmission problems linked to crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries associated with the Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2019 Corolla.

2019 Toyota Corolla Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 54 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla, 27% of its 202 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any Corolla model year. A related recall (18V901000) covers CVT torque converter pump impeller blades, and median mileage at failure is 8,900 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 54; 27% of 202
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 8,900 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles suddenly lose power or stall at speed, including while accelerating or crossing a lane of traffic, sometimes nearly causing a collision.
Owners report the CVT/torque converter issue tied to recall 18V901000, where the car can lose motive power without warning.
Manual-transmission (6-speed) Corolla hatchbacks experience clutch concentric slave cylinder failures, causing the clutch pedal to drop to the floor and the car to become stuck in gear.
Some owners describe repeated dealer visits for intermittent power loss that dealers were unable to diagnose or fix.
Slave cylinder failures are reported at varying mileage, in some cases described as premature, with brake fluid leaking out as the cylinder fails.

When 2019 Toyota Corolla transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2019, latest Sep 16, 2026.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2019 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Toyota Corolla

NHTSA 18V901000Dec 19, 2018Transmission & Powertrain3,424 vehicles
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.
Risk: A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will replace the CVT and torque converter, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J17/J07.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Corolla model year

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

200537 (4%)
200643 (5%)
200726 (3%)
200813 (4%)
200945 (3%)
201049 (4%)
201118 (3%)
20128 (2%)
20139 (4%)
201426 (10%)
201530 (14%)
201622 (10%)
201715 (8%)
201812 (9%)
201954 (27%)
202039 (13%)
202119 (10%)
202217 (17%)
20236 (8%)
20248 (13%)
20252 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have a transmission recall?: Yes. Recall 18V901000, reported December 19, 2018, covers CVT-equipped 2019 Corolla hatchbacks with a torque converter pump impeller blade defect; Toyota dealers replace the CVT and torque converter free of charge.
How common are transmission complaints on the 2019 Corolla?: NHTSA lists 54 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Corolla, which is 27% of all 202 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among Corolla model years in this data.
At what mileage do 2019 Corolla transmission problems occur?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2019 Corolla is 8,900 miles.
Are 2019 Corolla transmission problems linked to crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries associated with the Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2019 Corolla.