Recall 18V-901
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2019 Toyota Corolla: Power train (automatic transmission, torque converter).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-901
- Reported
- December 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 3,424 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is J17/J07.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Corolla 2019