NHTSA recall 18V-901 (18V901000)
power train recall reported December 19, 2018 - about 3,424 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V901000
- Also written as
- 18V-901
- Manufacturer number
- J17 / J07
- Reported
- December 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,424
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-901 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.