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2019 Toyota Corolla

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Corolla.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2019 Toyota Corolla is a passenger car powered by an engine that takes 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 oil and is paired with an Automatic (AV-S7) transmission, carrying EPA fuel-economy ratings of 28/35/31 mpg. For this model year, Toyota has logged 200 owner complaints, with the Power Train flagged as the top complaint area and six recalls on record. Set against the Corolla’s 1990–2026 complaint history—peaking at 1,533 complaints in 2009 and reaching a low of 11 in 2026—the 2019 model lands well below that peak, placing it among the lower-complaint years in the database and pointing to a comparatively solid reliability profile for researchers.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/35/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 355 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnINDICATOROEM · verified
Tire size195/65R15 91SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780177050 alt 178010T030
Spark plug9091901275 alt 9091901297
Battery2880025010 alt 2880037130
Front wiper blades8522202280 alt 852120R050
Serpentine belt90916A2016 alt 9091602679
Thermostat90916A3004 alt 9091603144
Cabin air filter871390R030 alt 8713958010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight2789 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 35 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corolla of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2019 SE 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019SE 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-47.40 sec15.80 sec168 hpFWD
2019XSE 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-47.40 sec15.90 sec168 hpFWD
2019XSE 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-47.50 sec16.00 sec168 hpFWD
2019SE 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-48.30 sec16.40 sec168 hpFWD
2019XSE 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-48.50 sec16.50 sec168 hpFWD
2019XSE 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-48.60 sec16.50 sec168 hpFWD
2018XSE Sedan 1.8L I-49.90 sec17.50 sec132 hpFWD
2020SE Sedan 2.0L I-47.80 sec16.10 sec169 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity5.8
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity6.2
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity6.6
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs20 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs20 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.887 - 1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-8 or equivalent
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.975 - 1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

RPM44.0-50.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 79.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .748; Rear: .295
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059. Measure

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
128 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.28 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1In multiple steps tighten evenly to 36 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 45°.36 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
138 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.38 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.30 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.45 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Brake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Corolla sits within a generation that saw complaint numbers fall sharply from the 2009 peak of 1,533 to a low of 133 in 2018 before rising modestly to 200 complaints in 2019. Recall activity followed a similar pattern, dropping from the double‑digit totals of the mid‑2000s to three recalls in 2018, then increasing to six recalls in 2019 before easing to five in 2020. Investigations remained infrequent, with 2019 recording one investigation, comparable to the surrounding years (two in 2018, none in 2020). Compared with the immediate predecessor (2018) and successor (2020), 2019 shows a slight uptick in both complaints and recalls, indicating a minor deviation from the otherwise declining trend. Overall, the 2019 model exhibits relatively low complaint volumes relative to earlier years and presents a reasonable used‑car option, provided any open recalls have been addressed.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
237
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
200
Owner complaints
23 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 200 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train39
Engine20
Unknown Or Other14
Air Bags9
Fuel/Propulsion System9
Vehicle Speed Control9
Fuel System, Gasoline,Air Bags7
Electrical System6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V024000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleReported 17/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control… 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…

20V012000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 13/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 237 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
24TE042025-08-07EngineThe specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Corolla take?

4.4 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Corolla have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corolla get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 35 highway / 31 combined mpg.