2020–2020 Toyota Corolla: Rear seat belt may not lock as intended (recall 19V877)
Likely causes, ranked
- Rear seat belt locking mechanism$0–$0Shop
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Symptom: There may be no sign in normal use. Toyota says the rear belt's webbing-sensing lock may not lock as intended.
Likely causes
- Rear seat belt locking mechanism. Toyota replaces affected rear seat belt assemblies.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for 19V877 (Toyota 19TB22/19TA22).
- Get it fixed before carrying rear passengers or child seats.
Vehicle focus: 2020–2020 Toyota Corolla.
Safety / mechanic note
Seat belts are critical safety equipment. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 19V877000 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid, and 2019–2020 C-HR, with rear belts that have a dual-mode locking mechanism: the webbing-sensing lock may not lock as intended. Dealers check the belt production dates and replace assemblies as needed. Details
NHTSA complaints: 22 keyword-matched complaints for Toyota COROLLA 2020–2020 (of 311 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
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What actually fixed it?
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