NHTSA recall 18V901000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Toyota Corolla
Reported Dec 19, 20183,424 vehicles affectedToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingMaker’s number J17 / J07Built Aug 8, 2018 – Oct 16, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.