2018 Toyota Corolla IM Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 29, 2025 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Corolla IM years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Corolla IM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Toyota Corolla IM problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance2
Power Train2 · ~66,500 mi
Steering2
Air Bags1 · ~32,365 mi
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Lane Departure1
Service Brakes1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance225%———
Power Train225%66,500——
Steering225%———
Air Bags113%32,365——
Electrical System113%———
Exterior Lighting113%———
Fuel/propulsion System113%———
Lane Departure113%———
Service Brakes113%———
Suspension113%———
Tires113%———
Unknown or Other113%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 4 complaints
2018: 1201812020: 1202012021: 4202142024: 1202412025: 120251

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Toyota Corolla IM recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Originally my rear left tire had a blow out on 6/28, and when I brought the car in to have the tire changed on 6/29, Goodyear determined that the belts on all 4 tires were defective and concluded that it was a manufacturers defect. 1. Defective tires were replaced and recycled by Goodyear. 2…

Tires · received Jun 29, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11670058

"Precollition system malfunction" "visit your dealler". "Headlight system malfunction" " visit your dealer". Codes: B124C, C1AAO.

Electrical System · received Aug 2, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11606049

The steering wheel locks and unable ro drive

Lane Departure · received Dec 6, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11442929

The contact's daughter owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while his daughter was at a standstill at a traffic light when another vehicle rear-ended her and pushed her forward causing her to crash into the front vehicle. The contact stated the air bags failed to deploy. The driver…

Air Bags · received Nov 30, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11442142

ok so what had happen is the cars so call foward collision of the speific car did nit work steering wheel lock when i made a left turn and i hit a curve lane departure did not work or anything i just hit the curve and not too long ago on sept 2021 i had a fender bender and i stepped on the brakes…

Exterior Lighting · received Nov 25, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11441685

Other Toyota Corolla IM years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201880
2017 Corolla IM121

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, power train, steering problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corolla IM model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.