2019 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

39Engine complaints

19%Of all 205 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN54 · 26.3%

ENGINE39 · 19%

Unspecified / other33 · 16.1%

AIR BAGS33 · 16.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM31 · 15.1%

Share of the 205 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Toyota Corolla overview page.

What owners report

“Unknown engine runs really poor at idle I was ac is and is really loud transmission jerks and spark plugs replaced”NHTSA complaint 11456342 — filed 03/11/2022

“Fuel is not filling up all the way. Fuel has once splashed out when stopped automatically. Used to have around 445 miles per tank, but…”NHTSA complaint 11447808 — filed 01/18/2022

“THE CONTACT LEASED A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE CRUISE-CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AND GOING DOWNHILL, THE RPMS ROSE TO 1800 RPM…”NHTSA complaint 11350002 — filed 08/18/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Toyota Corolla: 39 of 205 complaints on file (19%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have in total?

205 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.