Worst 2018 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 35 | 16 | 1 | 20,947 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 23 | — | 1 | 5,273 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | 2 | — | 20,980 mi | |
| ENGINE | 15 | — | 1 | 35,275 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 15 | 1 | 1 | 57,665 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 1 | 2 | 26,940 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 1 | — | 29,201 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 4 | — | 17,174 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | 1 | — | 18,087 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 1 | — | 11,243 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 4 | 1 | — | 42,300 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 2 | — | 36,340 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 2 | — | — | 7,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 4,512 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 17,858 mi | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 200,095 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 19,200 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 700 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 1 | 1 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 1,100 mi |
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Recalls for 2018 Toyota Corolla
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,385,557 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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