MYRModel Year Report

2018 Toyota Corolla

● Typical for this model
2018 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:47.598Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
136
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 270 complaints 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2018 136 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 18 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1989 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1995 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2001 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2013 2014: 270 complaints 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2018 136 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2025 2026: 18 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1990 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1994 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1996 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2000 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2002 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2006 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2008 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2012 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 270 complaints 2014 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2018 136 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2020 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 18 complaints 2026

2018: 136 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19813
19825
19831
19846
19853
19863
198714
198826
198923
199027
199173
199265
1993134
1994184
1995176
1996129
1997135
1998225
1999155
2000145
2001133
2002117
2003721
2004477
2005854
2006840
2007836
2008314
20091,459
20101,244
2011584
2012446
2013201
2014270
2015220
2016215
2017178
2018136
2019204
2020310
2021188
2022100
202373
202465
202531
202618

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

26% · 36 reports
CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22

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, 2023-11-29

Takata recall- I was involved in a serious five car accident which my 2018 Toyota Corolla's airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-15

Fuel/propulsion system

17% · 23 reports
FIREINJURY

Engine

13% · 17 reports
FIRE
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I was driving the car and expressway. The car was making a sound. The car did not have an engine light on it. Also, the car just switched gears. I pulled over and II was driving the car and expressway. The car was making a sound.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-27

Also filed under Electrical system

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-14

Fuel system, gasoline

11% · 15 reports
CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

10% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the driveway, approximately 12 hours later while the contact was sleeping, a sound woke the contact and it was discovered that the vehicle caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-08

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  2. R
    2019-08-23Equipment19V503000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2020-03-16Air bags20V024000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2020-05-01Fuel system, gasoline20V012000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V503000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 "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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.