Toyota Corolla Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Toyota Corolla across 25 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (22% of reports).
- 174fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 38 of 174 complaints (22%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Toyota Corolla at $1,050, and half of them between $740 and $1,650.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 87 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 174 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Toyota Corolla fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Corolla | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Corolla | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Corolla | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Corolla | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Corolla | 14 | 5% | 13,530 |
| 2019 Corolla | 31 | 15% | 11,698 |
| 2018 Corolla | 23 | 17% | 7,115 |
| 2017 Corolla | 8 | 4% | 34,000 |
| 2016 Corolla | 8 | 4% | 20,000 |
| 2015 Corolla | 8 | 4% | 42,246 |
| 2014 Corolla | 8 | 3% | 130,000 |
| 2013 Corolla | 4 | 2% | 89,500 |
| 2012 Corolla | 1 | 0% | 58,000 |
| 2011 Corolla | 5 | 1% | 28,085 |
| 2010 Corolla | 10 | 1% | 66,000 |
| 2009 Corolla | 5 | 0% | 66,518 |
| 2008 Corolla | 4 | 1% | 33,000 |
| 2007 Corolla | 10 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Corolla | 7 | 1% | 143,000 |
| 2005 Corolla | 9 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2004 Corolla | 3 | 1% | 136,000 |
| 2003 Corolla | 5 | 1% | 103,154 |
| 2001 Corolla | 2 | 2% | 132,000 |
| 2000 Corolla | 1 | 1% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Toyota Corolla. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I currently am experiencing the early stages of the failure of the SECOND fuel pump that this car has. I experienced the same symptoms/problem (hesitation and stalling) a year or two ago with the stock fuel pump. I had the Toyota dealer that I purchased the car from in January of 2022 replace the…
A severe, pre-existing life-safety defect and unauthorized structural modification were discovered on my 2024 Toyota Corolla . Following a routine diagnostic check for vehicle pulling, certified Toyota technicians discovered that the vehicle's primary fuel line had been dangerously altered and was…
Error message that said 'drive start control malfunction. Took 6 mos and numerous attempts to resolve. Replaced numerous parts including the fuel pump because the plastic it's made out of was just disintegrating and and cracking. This has cost thousands of dollars in parts and labor. Also getting a…
I smell gas whenever I drive my car. My car has less than 33,000 miles on it.
Due to recent reports of fuel pump recalls, my daughter bought a 2018 Toyota Corolla almost a year ago. Right now that is problem and her car will not start. I need a free replacement of her fuel pump. Thank you.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Corollas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 174 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Toyota Corolla. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Corolla fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Toyota Corolla?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $740 and $1,650), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Toyota Corolla?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 38 of 174 complaints.
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