2019 Toyota Corolla fuel/propulsion system problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2019 Toyota Corolla — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Error message that said 'drive start control malfunction. Took 6 mos and numerous attempts to resolve. Replaced numerous parts including the fuel pump because the plastic it's made out of was just disintegrating and and cracking. This has cost thousands of dollars in parts and labor. Also getting a…”
filed Mar 13, 2026
“I had recalls “repaired”, but my airbags do not work and Bob Howard Toyota told me that they work and that they only check the sensor to make sure the sensor works. My fuel pump was was supposedly replaced but I still experience issues such as stuttering, slight stalling, engine is working harder…”
filed Aug 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Corolla | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Corolla | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 Corolla | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Corolla | 14 | 5% |
| 2018 Corolla | 23 | 17% |
| 2017 Corolla | 8 | 5% |
| 2016 Corolla | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 Corolla | 8 | 4% |
| 2014 Corolla | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 Corolla | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.