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E170 (11th generation) · 2014–2019 · Compact sedan

2019 Toyota Corolla parts and specs

Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place.

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Quick facts

Engine oil
0W-20, 4.4 qt (base engine)
Battery
Group 35, 356 CCA
Tire size
195/65R15 (base trim)
Wiper blades
26" / 14"
Cabin filter
Toyota 87139-02090 (also listed as 87139-07020 / 87139-52040 supersessions)
Key fob battery
CR2032 (smart key, 2014–2019); basic remote-head keys also take a coin cell. Check the old battery

Specifications for the 2014–2019 Corolla

These specifications are shared across every Corolla of the E170 (11th generation) generation. See the 2014–2019 Toyota Corolla overview for the full picture, or the Toyota Corolla guide to compare every generation.

What changed for the 2019 Toyota Corolla

  • 2019Final E170 sedan year (the 2019 Corolla Hatchback is already the new E210 platform)

Known problems with the 2019 Toyota Corolla

3 of the 6 issues we track for the 2014–2019 generation are documented against the 2019 model year, and 2 carry a recall or service bulletin.

  • 2ZR water pump coolant leak

    moderate

    The most common out-of-warranty repair on this generation: the mechanical water pump weeps coolant from its seal, leaving pink residue or a drip at the front of the engine, typically 60k–120k miles. Watch the reservoir; replacement is a routine job.

    Typical cost: $450–$600 parts and labor (RepairPal average)

  • Airbag ECU may fail to deploy airbags (recall)

    majorNHTSA 20V-024 (Toyota 20TA03)

    Same 2.9-million-vehicle recall as the prior generation: electrical noise in a crash can damage the airbag ECU and prevent airbag/pretensioner deployment. Dealers install a noise filter or replace the ECU free. Check your VIN.

    Typical cost: Free under recall

  • Denso low-pressure fuel pump failure (recall, late cars)

    majorNHTSA 20V-012, expanded 20V-682 (Toyota 20TA02)

    2018–2019 Corollas were included in Toyota's massive Denso fuel pump recall: the in-tank pump impeller can swell and seize, causing rough running, no-starts, or a stall at speed. Dealers replace the pump assembly free.

    Typical cost: Free under recall; ~$500–$900 if replaced outside recall scope

3 more issues reported in other 2014–2019 years
  • CVT shudder, hesitation and whine (software campaign)2014–2017
  • LE Eco Valvematic control issues (software campaign)2014 (LE Eco only)
  • Windshield wiper switch short (recall, 2014)2014

Full detail, costs and sources on the Toyota Corolla problems and years to avoid guide.

Which engines were offered in the 2019 Corolla?

EngineTrimsOilOil capacity
1.8L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE)L, LE, S (2014–2016); L, LE, SE, XSE, XLE (2017–2019)0W-204.4 qt
1.8L 4-cylinder Valvematic (2ZR-FAE, LE Eco)LE Eco, LE Eco Plus, LE Eco Premium (2014–2017)0W-204.4 qt

About the Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling nameplate in automotive history, and the 2012–2025 US span covers three generations that get steadily more sophisticated while staying cheap to run. 8L 2ZR-FE, a dated but rugged 4-speed automatic, 0W-20 oil, and a Group 35 battery. Its paperwork trail is mostly Takata airbag-inflator and airbag-ECU recalls, all fixed free.

The E170 (2014–2019) kept the 2ZR engine family (adding the 140-hp Valvematic 2ZR-FAE in the LE Eco) but swapped in a CVT that Toyota had to recalibrate under service campaign JSD, made LED low beams standard on every trim, and quietly switched the oil filter from a cartridge to a spin-on in 2016, a detail that trips up DIYers. 8L hybrid rated over 50 mpg, with LN-format batteries replacing the old Group 35. Across all three generations the bolt pattern stays 5x100, lug torque stays 76 ft-lbs, and maintenance follows Toyota's standard rhythm: 10,000-mile synthetic oil changes, 30,000-mile filters, coolant at 100k then every 50k, and iridium plugs at 120k.

Owners look things up because the details shift constantly, filter style by year, oil grade by engine, battery size by powertrain.

For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the full Toyota Corolla guide.

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