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2019 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

8 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

8
Complaints
3
Crashes
Feb 2025Nov 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (8)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2025

Your brake booster may be failing, causing your car to require longer stopping distances and making it harder to control your vehicle safely. You noticed this issue suddenly on October 10, 2025, with no warning signs beforehand. A local mechanic and later a Toyota dealership confirmed that your brake master cylinder and brake booster are losing pressure internally and need to be replaced. Fixing this will require replacing the brake booster and master cylinder at a dealership or qualified repair shop.

NHTSA #: 11698448
criticalSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Sep 2025

After an accident, your car's forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking system stopped working properly, even though diagnostic tests show the sensor as functioning. You're also experiencing harder brake pedal resistance than normal, requiring more pressure to slow down or stop. This is a safety concern because your car can no longer provide the collision avoidance assistance it should. The fix will likely involve recalibrating or replacing the front bumper sensor/radar unit and inspecting the brake system for hydraulic or mechanical issues.

NHTSA #: 11684614
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Feb 2025

Brakes are hard when pressed. Check engine light is on and when I had it checked I was told that it was an issue with the ABS.

NHTSA #: 11643780
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

My service engine came on took to dealership they said my coolant bypass valve no good and iam always have to change out my brake pads on the front

NHTSA #: 11594535
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2022

Our 19 Corrolla failed to start after a long drive. After recall repairs for airbags and fuel pump diagnostics were completed at the J. Allen Toyota Dealership in Gulfport, MS, the technicians found the issue to be the Hydraulic Brake Booster Pump: Internal Module Circuit Failure. Codes P1585 and P1586 are for reference. That subsequently blew the injection 1 and 2 fuses. The technician there told us that three other vehicles had the same issue and problems. This incident, fortunately, occurred at a relative's house and not on the roadway which could possibly result in a brake or engine failure that may cause injuries. There were no warning lights previous to or during this incident.

NHTSA #: 11488851
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2022

Carvana delivered a vehicle with severely worn brakes & rotors on 2/26/22. Vehicle also had front end damage. driver side door does not match and is off hinges. Vehicle's advertised safety features such as the backup camera, lane assist, etc. do not work and have not since purchase. Carvana delivery driver stated vehicle was damaged in transport and promised that carvana would repair. Took vehicle to firestone to repair the brakes & rotors in March. Took vehicle to toyota dealership for inspection in May and was told that Firestone had not changed the brakes & rotors - they are still severely worn. Carvana refuses to switch the car out. Firestone states they want to inspect the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11466300
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Nov 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY HER INSURANCE COMPANY THAT THERE WOULD BE A FEE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. CANVENDER TOYOTA (5730 NORTHWEST LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78238, (210) 681-6601) WAS NOTIFIED VIA PHONE OF THE FAILURE. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSAL TOYOTA (12102 I-35, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78233, (726) 444-6959) DUE TO A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED. THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE RESURFACED ELEVEN MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.

NHTSA #: 11281104
mediumPARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jun 2019

HOLD BRAKE FEATURE FAILED, VEHICLE ROLLED CAUSING A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND RUNNING ON A CITY STREET, HOLD WAS ENGAGED AND WHEN DRIVER DOOR WAS OPENED THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER STEPPING OUT AND CLOSING THE DRIVER DOOR, VEHICLE BRAKE DISENGAGED AND VEHICLE BEGAN MOVING RESULTING IN CRASH WHILE UNOCCUPIED.

NHTSA #: 11217901

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