Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 | 17 | 5% | 49,000 miles |
| 2019 | 43 | 21% | 13,000 miles |
| 2018 | 38 | 28% | 19,000 miles |
| 2017 | 9 | 5% | 50,000 miles |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% | 20,000 miles |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% | 55,000 miles |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% | 130,000 miles |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% | 60,000 miles |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% | 58,000 miles |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% | 10,000 miles |
| 2010 | 21 | 2% | 45,000 miles |
| 2009 | 24 | 2% | 22,000 miles |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% | 27,000 miles |
| 2007 | 28 | 3% | 44,000 miles |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% | 60,000 miles |
| 2005 | 36 | 4% | 65,000 miles |
| 2004 | 24 | 5% | 36,000 miles |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% | 37,000 miles |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% | 50,000 miles |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% | 70,000 miles |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% | 170,000 miles |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% | 83,000 miles |
| 1998 | 13 | 6% | 93,000 miles |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% | 320,000 miles |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% | 94,000 miles |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% | 150,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while at a red light, the vehicle shut off with the check engine and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the failure was duplicated. The mechanic retrieved DTC: P1603; "Engine Stall History" (ECM recording an unexpected engine shutdown or a communication error with the Transmission Control Module (TCM). The mechanic associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. Several dealers were contacted, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to move off from a standstill, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 48,800.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the Trac Off and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic for a tune up; however, the failure persisted. The contact then discovered that his vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the vehicle was serviced by the dealer. After the recall repair was completed, the vehicle was driven to a gas station and the vehicle failed to restart with the previous warning lights being illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was later towed a local service center who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake warning and the master warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic reader was used, however, the mechanic was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that after restarting and refueling, the vehicle was stalling and although she depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle delayed accelerating. The contact referenced failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, VIN was not included in the recall. The contact then stated that after the vehicle was refueled and she came to a left turn to make a U-turn, the vehicle was stalling and then jerked forward independently, causing her to crash into the back of an attached trailer. …
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 40-60 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. The warning messages "Charge System Malfunction - See Owner's Manual", "Oil Pressure Low Stop in A Safe Place. See Owner's Manual" and "Traction Control Turned Off" were displayed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 30 minutes. The contact then drove to her residence. The failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown codes were cleared. The dealer test drove the vehicle and diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. …
On the morning of July 21st the vehicle was parked in the garage the night before when all of the sudden our neighbors were yelling at my wife and I to exit the house because they saw fire flames and black smoke coming out of the garage. Everything in that garage and part of the house was destroyed. After it was safe to enter the house we noticed the damage was concentrated where the Toyota was parked, the explosion from the engine caused the hood to almost touch the windshield. Half the engine was gone.
1st of all fix your site I have to now write everything over again& again.fix this.I was on freeway west on I-10 turned off on washington st. Exit& warning light &buzzer showing battery flashing&30 seconds my p.s. Light flashes& lost power&steering& was able to veer into parking lot.if this would have happened 3 minutes earlier I would have been run down by heavy traffic.in less than 2 minutes I lost power& steering.don,t think I will ever feel safe driving this car again.after replacing altanator-waterpump-thermostat-timing belt-spark plugs-crankshaft position sensor& camshaft sensor.still cranks but won't start.engine rotates but won't turn over or start
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Corolla years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2019 (43), 2018 (38), 2005 (36), 2007 (28) and 2004 (24) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 21% of all complaints for the 2019.
Is there a recall for Toyota Corolla fuel system problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 20V-682 (fuel pump, Nov 4, 2020); 20V-012 (fuel pump, Jan 13, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Corolla fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 49,000 miles; 56% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the storage › tank assembly (15 mentions), followed by the delivery › fuel pump (10).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.