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2019 Toyota C

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 C.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2019 Toyota C is a passenger car built on Toyota's HR platform, powered through a seven-speed automatic transmission (AV-S7) and returning EPA fuel economy of 27 city, 31 highway, and 29 combined mpg, with a 4.4-quart sump of 0W-20 oil keeping things lubricated. While the powertrain is where this model year draws the most owner attention, the overall complaint picture is moderate rather than alarming — 101 total owner complaints and three recalls place it in a middle tier of reliability for the nameplate, meaning researchers should expect generally dependable service but pay particular attention to power train issues when evaluating individual units.

Model year20222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/31/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 345 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 345 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFLCYOEM · verified
Tire size215/60R17 96HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1 alt 9043020018
Engine air filter1780177050
Spark plug9091901275
Battery288000Y170
Front wiper blades85222F4031 alt 85212F4011
Serpentine belt90916A2024 alt 90916W2046
Thermostat90916A3004 alt 163250T030
Cabin air filter8713958010 alt 871390R030

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length166.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2758 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 31 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidType FE Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.1 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs20 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts140.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts65.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)760 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing0
Ignition Timing Reference RPM@ Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR-134a
Oil TypeDenso: ND-12
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance345 cca

Service checks

RPM44.0-50.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .413
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0029; Rear: .0069

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1In multiple steps tighten evenly to 36 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 45°.36 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.30 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Assembly (leak inspection)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota C dominate in one area — the power train, 48 of 101 reports (48%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the power train are also the target of recall 18V-710 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
122
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
101
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 101 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train48
Unknown Or Other16
Power Train,Unknown Or Other4
Visibility/Wiper4
Engine3
Electrical System3
Unknown Or Other,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Unknown Or Other,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V877000Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle AssemblyReported 11/12/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

18V710000Power Train:Axle HubsReported 11/10/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 122 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
ZKH2025-07-09Electrical SystemAll VINs under ZKH are expired as of July 6, 2025 Toyota has received reports stating…
T-SB-0075-192025-07-09Electrical SystemAll VINs under ZKH are expired as of July 6, 2025 Some 2018 – 2019 model year C-HR…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 C take?

4.4 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 C have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the C get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 31 highway / 29 combined mpg.