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2018 Toyota Corolla Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Toyota Corolla has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,724,053 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V024000 2020-01-17 2,891,976 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

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. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V012000 2020-01-13 1,830,752 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01…

EQUIPMENT 19V503000 2019-06-28 1,325 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
35
16crashes1fires12injuries1deaths
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
23
1fires1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
2crashes1injuries
ENGINE
15
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15
1crashes1fires
POWER TRAIN
12
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
1crashes2fires1injuries
SEAT BELTS
11
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
11
4crashes2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
1crashes
Total complaints196

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2018 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the tachometer was raised to high levels while…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-03-07

“Due to recent reports of fuel pump recalls, my daughter bought a 2018 toyota corolla almost a year ago. Right now that is problem and her car will not start. I need a free replacement of her fuel pump. Thank you.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-01-07

“My 2018 toyota corolla has problems with acceleration and a very large noise in the front bar that guides the wheels. It also accelerates by itself, which is why I have had to change the brakes many times. It also shakes a lot at the bottom”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2026-01-06

“My 2018 toyota corolla has problems with acceleration and a very large noise in the front bar that guides the wheels. It also accelerates by itself, which is why I have had to change the brakes many times. It also shakes a lot at the bottom”

SUSPENSION · reported 2026-01-06

“My 2018 toyota corolla has problems with acceleration and a very large noise in the front bar that guides the wheels. It also accelerates by itself, which is why I have had to change the brakes many times. It also shakes a lot at the bottom”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-01-06

“Each travel driver seat belt become tight I try pull down for loose and I have notice the driver seat become level low.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2026-01-01

“Each travel driver seat belt become tight I try pull down for loose and I have notice the driver seat become level low.”

SEATS · reported 2026-01-01

“After having no indication of any issue, my 2018 toyota corolla has stopped re-starting after fueling. The only light that appeared was regarding my battery. My battery is brand new and tested.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-10-17

Defect investigations

Investigation EA19001 Opened 2019-04-19 · closed 2024-09-19

Electrical overstress

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Toyota Corolla as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.