Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (26.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 52 · 26.1% | Recalled | Recall 18V901000 |
| Engine | 39 · 19.6% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 31 · 15.6% | Recalled | Recall 20V024000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 · 15.6% | Recalled | Recall 20V012000 |
| Service Brakes | 16 · 8% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 13 · 6.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 199 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V024000 · 2020 · reported 01/17/2020
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · 2020 · reported 01/13/2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V901000 · 2018 · reported 12/19/2018
A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V503000 · 2019 · reported 06/28/2019
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V244000 · 2019 · reported 03/27/2019
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the…”NHTSA complaint 11484383 — filed 09/14/2022 · POWER TRAIN
“The car has been hard to shift manual transmission since new. Sometimes will not go into gear, so you have to skip that gear. Now…”NHTSA complaint 11469996 — filed 06/19/2022 · POWER TRAIN
“Transmission came apart internally The 2019 hatchback Corolla's were covered under the warranty but the Sedan's weren't but they have the same engine and transmission…”NHTSA complaint 11449515 — filed 01/31/2022 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 52 of 199 NHTSA complaints (26.1%), followed by engine (39), unspecified/other issues (32), air bags (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
199 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 23 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V024000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
