2018 Toyota Corolla recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Toyota Corolla and 135 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are air bags (36), fuel/propulsion system (23), unknown or other (18). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 30–32 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2018 ranks #5 of 14 Corolla model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (189). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 2.4 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2018 Toyota Corolla. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Air bags · air bag/restraint control module
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Equipment · other · labels
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
schedule a service appointment at AutoNation Toyota Hayward for October 14, 2026, at 8:40 AM. I arrived before 8:37. At that time, I was told it would only take three hours to complete. The car hadn't moved at 11:37. At that time I asked when it could be completed. I was told there's no estimated completion time. So I’ve decided to leave. Why was my appointment set for 8:40 if…
I was driving home from church late Sunday night. A really rough storm hit and it knocked down a huge tree in the road covering the entire road. I did not see the tree until I got up on it and I went straight through it. I was running around 40 mph and total front end impact took the whole bumper off but my airbags did not deploy.
CV axle making clicking noise when turning with all CV axle boots in good condition.
Safety ratings
2018 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2018 Toyota Corolla.
Corolla
Auto (AV-S7) · 4 cyl · 1.8 L
Regular
Corolla
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 1.8 L
Regular
Corolla iM
Auto (AV-S7) · 4 cyl · 1.8 L
Regular
Corolla iM
Man 6-spd · 4 cyl · 1.8 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Toyota Corolla, most recently for air bags · air bag/restraint control module (01/17/2020). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Corolla?
Based on 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are air bags (36), fuel/propulsion system (23), unknown or other (18).
Is the 2018 Toyota Corolla safe?
The 2018 Toyota Corolla earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2018 a good year for the Toyota Corolla?
The 2018 ranks #5 of 14 Corolla model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (189). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 2.4 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Corolla get?
EPA ratings for the 2018 Toyota Corolla range from 30 to 32 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: COROLLA, Corolla.