Recall
Toyota Corolla — 18V901000
NHTSA ID
18V901000
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2018-12-19
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Units Affected
3,424
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
J17 / J07
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.