Toyota recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Corolla 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V901000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 22, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,424
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 8, 2018 to Oct 16, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
- Maker's own recall number
- J17 / J07
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Exterior lighting Feb 25, 2026
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 29, 2025
- Toyota recall: Steering Nov 21, 2024
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jul 12, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.