More recall homework
2019 Toyota Corollahas more recalls listed.
Compare two vehicles
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
More complaint activity
2019 Toyota Corollahas more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
2018 Toyota Corollahas more open investigations.
Lower estimated fuel cost
Similar estimatesfuel-cost estimates are similar.
Short answer: Corolla needs more recall homework, Corolla has more complaint activity, Corolla has more severity reports and Corolla has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2019 Toyota Corolla | 2018 Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 5 | 3 | Corolla has 2 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 199 | 132 | Corolla has 67 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 23 / 1 / 10 / 1 | 25 / 5 / 14 / 1 | Corolla has 10 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 1 | 5 | Corolla has 4 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 0 | 4 | Corolla has 4 more open investigations |
| Manufacturer communications | 237 | 188 | Corolla has 49 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 37 | 25 | Corolla has 12 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 5 | 0 | Corolla has 5 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 2 | 1 | Corolla has 1 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Jan 17, 2020 | Jan 17, 2020 | Similar |
| Latest complaint | May 4, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Corolla has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Different |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 30 combined MPG | 30 combined MPG | Same |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $2,000 | $2,000 | Similar |
| Safety-rating records | 2 | 1 | Different availability |