2018 Toyota Corolla: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Toyota Corolla: 3 recalls, 134 owner complaints and up to 32 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V503000 · 2019 · 1,325 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An incorrect label May lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #20V012000 · 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V024000 · 2020 · 2,891,976 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 5 mention a fire, 17 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (36): the most common themes are fails to deploy (13), warning light on (4).
- Fuel & propulsion (23): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (8), warning light on (6).
- Other / unknown (18): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3).
- Engine (15): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (9), warning light on (7).
The 2018 Toyota Corolla has 134 owner complaints, ranking #25 of 37 Corolla model years for complaints (well below the 315 average). Complaints peaked in 2020 (45 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 17,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (178 complaints, 3 recalls), 2019 (204 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 36 | 32 | Regular |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 35 | 31 | Regular |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 35 | 30 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2018 Toyota Corolla. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Toyota Corolla problems?
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (36), fuel & propulsion (23), other / unknown (18).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Corolla get?
EPA ratings run up to 32 mpg combined (1.8 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2018 Toyota Corolla repair manual?
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