2019 Toyota Corolla Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 199 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
“Waiting at a stop light, The light turns green and I go to pull through the intersection with the intention of going under the overpass…”NHTSA complaint 11432241 — filed 09/09/2021
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Toyota Corolla: 31 of 199 complaints on file (15.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Toyota Corolla have in total?
199 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
