2019 Toyota Corolla engine problems

39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Toyota Corolla — 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

20%

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

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
“The slave cylinder failed l3aving me stranded in a parking lot. Luckily I wasnt driving down the highway as the slave cylinder is also part of the brake system they use the shared brake fluid reservoir. This is a very common problem and is a 4k plus cost to fix. Not including the time that has to…”
filed Feb 27, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is displayed in the Multi-Information Display…
T-SB-0112-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2025
Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is displayed in the Multi-Information Display…
T-SB-0112-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 5, 2025