NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Toyota Corolla
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Toyota Corolla Hatchback slots into the compact car segment as a practical, sport-tinged alternative to the traditional Corolla sedan. Aimed at younger buyers and urban commuters who want efficiency without sacrificing a bit of driving personality, the hatchback body style adds cargo versatility and a lower roofline that gives it a distinctly more athletic stance than its sedan sibling.
The 2019 Toyota Corolla earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 5 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Corolla Hatchback as a well-rounded compact that punches above its price point in refinement and practicality. They tend to praise its composed driving character and solid build quality, while occasionally noting the powertrain options feel modest for drivers seeking more performance. It is broadly considered a sensible, trustworthy choice in the segment.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13202
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE20V024000
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-88
Reported 2020-01-17
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V012000
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Reported 2020-01-13
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS19V503000
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Reported 2019-06-28
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS19V244000
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Reported 2019-03-27
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER18V901000
Risk: A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2018-12-19
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
200 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.