2019 Toyota Corolla
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

- Class
- Compact Cars
- Body styles
- 4dr Sedan, 5dr Hatch
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl
- Horsepower
- 132–169 hp
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 36 combined · 32 city / 42 hwy
- Length
- 172.4–182.7 in
- Curb weight
- 2,789–3,060 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 36 MPG combined — 34% better than the average 2019 compact car (26.8 MPG).
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints205 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 63 for similar models — most often about the power train.
- 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 32 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2019 Toyota Corolla is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 1.8L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,789 lb (4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 36 MPG combined (32 city / 42 highway), 34% better than the 2019 compact car average of 26.8 MPG, for an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
What changed for 2019
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 34 to 36
Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 Corolla →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Toyota City, Aichi · Blue Springs, Mississippi · Cambridge, Ontario
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2019 Corolla configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan | 182.7 in | 70.1 in | 57.5 in | 106.3 in | 59.8 / 59.8 in | 2,789 lb | 61/39 |
| 5dr Hatch | 172.4 in | 70.5 in | 56.7 in | 103.9 in | 63 / 63 in | 3,060 lb | 61/39 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Hatchback | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 / 42 / 36 | +34% | $1,850 | 249 |
| Corolla LE Eco | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 40 / 34 | +21% | $1,950 | 263 |
| Corolla LE Eco | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 38 / 33 | +17% | $2,050 | 271 |
| Corolla Hatchback XSE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 38 / 33 | +23% | $2,050 | 266 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 36 / 32 | +14% | $2,100 | 281 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 35 / 31 | +10% | $2,150 | 286 |
| Corolla Hatchback | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 37 / 31 | +16% | $2,150 | 280 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 35 / 30 | +7% | $2,250 | 289 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 11.8% |
| 2019 Toyota Corolla 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10.4% |
Similar 2019 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Corolla (this car) | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2019 Honda Civic | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2019 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2019 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Toyota Prius | 56 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2019 Mazda 3 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (6)
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Nov 4, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 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.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · Jan 17, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V024000 · 2,891,976 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Jan 13, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Jun 28, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V503000 · 1,325 vehicles
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Mar 27, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V244000 · 3,634 vehicles
- Problem
- Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter · Dec 19, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V901000 · 3,424 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2019 Toyota Corolla is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2019 Toyota Corolla buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Power Train — 54 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Engine — 39 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Air Bags — 32 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 12,800 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Corolla. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Corolla years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Corolla | 50 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Corolla | 50 | 182.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 18 |
| 2025 Corolla | 50 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 33 |
| 2024 Corolla | 50 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 68 |
| 2023 Corolla | 50 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 74 |
| 2022 Corolla | 52 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 105 |
| 2021 Corolla | 52 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 188 |
| 2020 Corolla | 52 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 314 |
| 2018 Corolla | 34 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 143 |
| 2017 Corolla | 34 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 190 |
| 2016 Corolla | 34 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 215 |
| 2015 Corolla | 34 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 220 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →