NHTSA Campaign 18V901000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Dec 19, 2018 · 3,424 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | COROLLA | 2019 | 3,424 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V901000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.