Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing – CVT Pump Blade may Detach, Causing Loss of Power

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.


Report Received Date 12/19/2018
NHTSA ID 18V901000
Consequence Summary A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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 Code J17 / J07
Potentially Affected 3424
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V901000)