12V Battery Voltage Drop
MinorElectrics & ElectronicsCommon on many modern Toyotas; the 12V battery is small and can go flat if the car isn't driven for a week.
Est. Repair Cost: £120–£220
Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2019 Toyota Corolla (E210)
The Corolla name returned to the UK on the TNGA platform, built at Toyota's Burnaston plant in Derbyshire. Available as a hatchback and touring sports estate, it offered 1.8 and 2.0 Hybrid powertrains that were both efficient and refined. Reliability was immediately excellent, with the Corolla quickly earning a reputation as one of the most dependable cars in its class.
What changed for 2019
- •Launch of the Corolla E210 on the TNGA platform, built in the UK
- •Introduction of 1.8 and 2.0 Hybrid powertrains with strong performance and economy
Common MOT watch-outs
- !12V battery voltage drop causing non-start on cars left unused
- !Steering wheel material peeling on early production units
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All Known Issues
Steering Wheel Material Peeling
MinorInterior & TrimSome owners report the synthetic leather on the steering wheel peeling or crumbling prematurely.
Est. Repair Cost: £100–£300
EVAP System Check Engine Light
MinorEngineOn some 1.8 hybrid models, the check-engine light can come on due to an issue with the evaporative emissions system.
Est. Repair Cost: £60–£300
Soft Paint and Minor Bodywork Issues
MinorBodywork & RustThe paintwork can chip easily and some owners report minor bodywork niggles such as water collecting inside door panels.
Est. Repair Cost: £50–£200
Buying Tips for 2019 Toyota Corolla (E210)
- ✓Check the 12V battery health — it is the most common reason for non-start on these cars
- ✓The 2.0 Hybrid is significantly punchier than the 1.8 but has a slightly smaller boot