2019 Toyota Corolla recall: torque converter
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on December 19, 2018. It covers about 3,424 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,424
- reported
- Dec 19, 2018
- owners notified
- Apr 22, 2019
- related complaints
- 55
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 18V901000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Corolla 2019 2019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 55 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 18V901000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Toyota Corolla torque converter?
Yes. Recall 18V901000, reported on December 19, 2018, covers about 3,424 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V901000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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