MYRModel Year Report

2018 Toyota Corolla

▲ Better than typical
2018 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:56:47.751Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Corolla Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 71 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 130 complaints 1994: 172 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 144 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 720 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 853 complaints 2006: 839 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 313 complaints 2009: 1459 complaints 2010: 1240 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 445 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 267 complaints 2015: 218 complaints 2016: 211 complaints 2016 2017: 176 complaints 2018: 133 complaints 2018 2019: 199 complaints 2020: 300 complaints 2021: 182 complaints 2022: 94 complaints 2022 2023: 71 complaints 2024: 59 complaints 2025: 25 complaints 2026: 11 complaints 2026
2018: 133 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19813
19825
19831
19846
19853
19863
198714
198826
198923
199027
199171
199263
1993130
1994172
1995176
1996129
1997135
1998225
1999155
2000144
2001133
2002117
2003720
2004477
2005853
2006839
2007836
2008313
20091459
20101240
2011584
2012445
2013201
2014267
2015218
2016211
2017176
2018133
2019199
2020300
2021182
202294
202371
202459
202525
202611

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 35 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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My brother was driving his car and it was involved in a hard right front impact yesterday after a young girl pulled out in front of him.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231129

TAKATA RECALL- I WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS FIVE CAR ACCIDENT WHICH MY 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT AND DRIVER SIDES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181002

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20190823 — equipment

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V503000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200316 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V024000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200501 — fuel system, gasoline

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V012000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V503000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 1992 ▲ 2023

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ■ 2010 ■ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Toyota Corolla is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Corolla?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Corolla have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.