2018 TOYOTA Corolla Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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AIR BAGS
18 complaints
On October 17, 2025, a 2018 Toyota Corolla LE was delivered to an authorized Toyota dealership for an airbag recall repair. The recall involved the airbag electronic control unit (ECU), which, according to Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), may fail to deploy the airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners during certain types of crashes due to inadequate protection against electrical noise. The vehicle was picked up on October 18, 2025, after the dealer reported the recall repair as completed. Before the recall, the vehicle displayed a clear and consistent safety issue: the “Passenger Airbag OFF” indicator stayed illuminated even when a full-size adult occupant (approximately 208 lbs) was seated in the front passenger seat. After the recall repair, the exact same issue persisted with no improvement. The repair was ineffective, as the system still failed to recognize an occupied seat, and the passenger airbag continued to show “OFF.” When this was reported to the dealership immediately after pickup, staff incorrectly stated that the recall concerned metal fragments inside the airbags. This is inaccurate. The official recall documentation from Toyota and NHTSA clearly identifies the defect as non-deployment of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, not metal fragments. The dealership then advised that a diagnostic inspection would be needed for a $175 fee. However, since this issue directly involves the same safety components addressed by the recall and remains unresolved after the recall repair, it should be re-inspected free of charge under recall coverage. Charging a diagnostic fee in this case is unreasonable, given that the recall repair did not correct the problem as intended. This ongoing malfunction presents a serious safety risk, as the airbag may fail to deploy in a crash. The problem likely involves a defective occupant detection sensor or an improperly functioning ECU/noise filter following the recall service.
Oct 19, 2025
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. None of the airbags went off, severe front end damage on the right side to the fender, wheel, axle, radiator, hood, oil pan, and other front end components.The right front wheel is completely bent and the right front tire blew out. Front right headlight completely missing. Incident happened going approximately 30-40 MPH. Thankfully he’s okay, but the car is most likely totaled. The steering wheel airbag did NOT deploy and the right curtain airbag did NOT deploy. My brother could have gotten killed. Thankfully he’s only complaining about leg pain and chest pain, but the steering wheel airbag would’ve mitigated his injuries. A few years ago, he got sideswiped very hard on the left side and the vehicle needed 2 new doors and a rear bumper. The left side curtain airbags did not deploy in this scenario either. I’m very disappointed in Toyota that they built a death trap such as the 2018 Corolla.
Nov 29, 2023
The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH in inclement weather, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle and she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the median and was spinning before another vehicle crashed into the contact's front end. The air bags were not deployed upon impact. The contact suffered soreness in her arms, legs, and back; however, no medical attention was received. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto collision center and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 100,555.
Jun 06, 2022
My daughter was in an accident on 2/28/2022 at 20 plus miles and hour. It was a front end collision where the air bags did not deploy.
Mar 01, 2022
SAFETY RECALL WORK ON THE AIRBAGS/SEAT BELTS WAS PERFORMED AT CITY TOYOTA, DALY CITY ON 6-16-20. ON 9-9-20 I WAS HEADING HOME FROM THE BANK, DID NOT FEEL WELL, LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND RAN OVER A ROAD DIVIDER ISLAND CURB AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAKE MERCED BLVD. AND SKYLINE BLVD., S.F. AT AROUND 5 PM. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE IS WHAT I AM REPORTING HERE. EVERYTHING FROM THE HOOD DOWN WAS RIPPED OFF THE CAR, NAMELY, THE HEAD LIGHTS, GRILL, TOYOTA EMBLEM, BUMPER, RADIATOR, AND PART OF THE AC SYSTEM. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR, HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, AND WAS NOT INJURED, AND LUCKILY DID NOT HIT ANY PEOPLE OR ANOTHER VEHICLE. A LADY WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT CALLED AN AMBULANCE (KING-AMERICAN AMBULANCE CO.), S.F. POLICE AND A TOW TRUCK. AAA AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY INITIALLY DECLARED THE CAR A TOTAL LOSS (CLAIM #[XXX]) AND THEN OVER A MONTH LATER ON 10-15-20 THEY E-MAIL SAYING THE CAR HAD BEEN DEEMED REPAIRABLE AFTER ALL. NOW, THE CAR IS BEING TOWED TO PIERRE'S AUTO BODY, 1349 NINTH AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94122, TEL. (415) 564-0900 AND THE REPAIR WORK IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN ON THIS FRIDAY MORNING 10-23-20. THE OWNER OF THE SHOPS NAME IS [XXX], AND THE ESTIMATE IS A WHOPPING $8,473.45 DOLLARS. IF THIS REPORT IS REVIEWED SOON ENOUGH, I THINK THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY YOUR AGENCY BEFORE REPAIRS BEGIN AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK? THE AAA INSURANCE CLAIM ADJUSTERS NAME IS [XXX] AND CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX]. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING INTO THIS SITUATION. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 20, 2020
+ 13 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
11 complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, or upon approaching a stop, the engine sounded very weak, almost as if the vehicle would shut off. The contact stated that the vehicle had shut off previously while driving through a drive thru. The vehicle was restarted, and the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The contact also stated that after refueling the vehicle, the accelerator pedal had to be pumped while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed and DTC: P0171 was retrieved. The contact was informed that the EVAP valves and system were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) as possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,750. The VIN was not available.
Apr 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake warning and the master warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic reader was used, however, the mechanic was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that after restarting and refueling, the vehicle was stalling and although she depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle delayed accelerating. The contact referenced failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, VIN was not included in the recall. The contact then stated that after the vehicle was refueled and she came to a left turn to make a U-turn, the vehicle was stalling and then jerked forward independently, causing her to crash into the back of an attached trailer. The airbags failed to deploy. There was an additional passenger in the vehicle, however, the contact stated that there were no injuries and that a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.
Oct 07, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 40-60 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. The warning messages "Charge System Malfunction - See Owner’s Manual", "Oil Pressure Low Stop in A Safe Place. See Owner’s Manual" and "Traction Control Turned Off" were displayed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 30 minutes. The contact then drove to her residence. The failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown codes were cleared. The dealer test drove the vehicle and diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the repair as the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) had previously been completed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,900.
Jun 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while coming out of a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and functionality was regained. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights were illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Consumer stated engine light and "Traction Control Turned Off" warning while vehicle was still moving, then "Charging System Malfunction" and "Oil Pressure Low/Stop in a Safe Place" warning lights appeared at the same time the vehicle stalled.
Aug 31, 2021
2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *JS
Feb 03, 2021
+ 6 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9 complaints
MY CAR HAD EARLY SIGNS OF PROBLEMS WITHIN ONLY THE SECOND YEAR. IT HAD STOPPED TWO TIMES. IF THIS CAR STOPS BEFORE THE 18,000 OR LEMON LAW RETURN IT. I THEN WAS NOTIFIED THAT IT HAD 3 RECALLS. MY CAR WAS ACTUALLY STILL DRIVEABLE. I ALSO WANT TO DISCLOSE THAT I DEALL WITH ENVIROMENTAL ALLERGIES. I HAD THE VEHICLE FIXED SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO PROBLEM. HOWEVER, AFTER THE RECALLS WERE FIXED WITH THE FUEL PUMP AND AIR BAG I STARTED TO BECOME EXTREMLY ILL . I EVER PURCHASED A VOC MONITOR AND WAS ABLET TO DETECT GAS AT DANGEROUS LEVELS. MY DEALER TOYOTA BOWIE AND THE MANUFACTURER DID LITTLE TO NOTHING TO ACCOMODATE ME. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA AGAIN, OR A CAR PERIOD UNLESS I CAN PAY FOR IT IN CASH UPFRONT. THE VEHICLES VOC TURNED DANGEROUS AFTER TURNING ON THE CAR FOR 10MINUTES STRAIGHT.
Mar 01, 2021
I I CALLED RAY BRANDT TOYOTA 2WEEKS AGO FROM TODAY TO ADVISE THEM I HAD RECALLS ON MY CAR. BUT I NEVER HEARD BACK FROM FROM THEM SINCE I CALLED.
Aug 13, 2020
AIR BAG WAS REPLACED BUT THE FUEL PUMP WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO FLOOD OUT AND STALL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED BECAUSE THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING THE PROBLEM. I REPORTED PROBLEMS TO TOYOTA AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE PART FOR THE FUEL PUMP WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CAR STALLED AT A RED LIGHT AND I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE CAR HOME, PARK IT AND DO NOT DRIVE IT BECAUSE OF THE ISSUE. THE DEALER GAVE ME A CAR TO USE AND IT ALSO STALLED .. TOYOTA SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE IN JANUARY OF 2020 BUT THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.*DT*JB *TR
Jun 15, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE RPM FLUCTUATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *LN*JB
Apr 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 20V024000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER BEV SMITH TOYOTA (3350 S US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982, (844) 974-0333) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*CK CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED OF RECALLED BUT WAS DENIED THE LEMON LAW CLAIM. THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR A FUEL PUMP.*JB
Apr 16, 2020
+ 4 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaints
CVT transmission is making a loud noise and undrivable due to jerking motion every time I accelerate.
Jun 25, 2025
No accident everythink working perfect
Aug 30, 2024
Dashboard paint gets bubbles due to a lack of shielding which leads to covering/erasing the warning lights/signs on the dashboard. This may lead to a safety problem regarding the warning signs. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and I was informed that the shielding behind the Dashboard is missing which led to the dashboard paint popping up.
May 26, 2023
The driver door will no longer open from the inside. As a driver door this door does not have child safety lock nor should it have one. This makes exiting the car very difficult under normal situations and prevents exiting the car in the event of an emergency. I had a mechanic dissemble the door and the mechanic discovered that the door handle mechanism had failed internally so that the interior door handle was no longer connected internally to the door opening mechanism. The only way to exit the vehicle is to either crawl to another door or to roll down the windows (which requires electric power to be available). This problem occurred suddenly without any warning.
Dec 16, 2021
2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TOYOTA BEING UNABLE TO REPAIR DEFECT IN VEHICLE. *LD *JS
Oct 22, 2020
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaints
The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without any warning causing the vehicle to drive over the curb and crash into a 7 eleven store building. The air bags did not deploy, and no one was injured. The contact was unsure if there was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed, and it was deemed for total loss. The dealer was contacted and stated they were unsure of the cost of the repairs because the vehicle had an anti-lock brake feature. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 16,500.
Oct 19, 2022
UNKNOWN BRAKE FAILURE AFTER SLOW SPEED STOP (LOCK UP)
Sep 30, 2021
TODAY AT APPROXIMATELY 4PM NOV 19, 2019, I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF THE MOTOR, PUT IT IN PARK AND WHEN I PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INTO PLACE THE CAR LUNGED BACKWARD A LITTLE BUT STOPPED AS SOON AS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. I FILED A REPORT BACK ON OCTOBER 20, 2019, PLEASE REFER TO CASE #11271148. I AM BRINGING THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON SATURDAY, NOV 23, 2019, SO IT CAN BE CHECKED OUT AS TO WHY THE CAR IS JERKING WHEN IN PARK. I WANT TO REGISTER THIS COMPLAINT AS WELL. I JUST PICKED THE CAR UP FROM THE AUTOBODY SHOP FROM THE REPAIRS IT HAD DONE BECAUSE OF THE INCIDENT ON OCT 20, 2019. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR.
Nov 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD OR THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ADRIEL TOYOTA RO GRANDE (PR-3, RO GRANDE, 00745, PUERTO RICO, 1-(787) 627-2424), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Aug 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE REVERSING AND DRIVING FORWARD, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS DETECTED COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIPTON TOYOTA (1700 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311, (954) 790-6137) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO MAKE THAT NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER A SECOND TIME AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS SPACE IN BETWEEN THE BRAKE PAD FOR WHICH THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200. **TR CONSUMER STATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE CONTINUOUS ABNORMAL NOISE. THERE'S ALSO NOISE AT TIMES WHEN I TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WHICH I CAN'T IDENTIFY. MAYBE, AS IF THERE IS TOO MUCH STRESS ON THE ENGINE. THE CAR ALSO SOMETIMES VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR, THE FRONT TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS ALSO ALMOST FLAT, THEREFORE, CAUSING THE CAR TO KEEP PULLING TO ONE SIDE WHILE DRIVING. FURTHER, THE FRONT WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS/IS SQUEAKING. 8/12/18 SENSOR LIGHT KEPT FLASHING. 8/16/18 BRAKE PAD NOISE WAS OBSERVED. CAR COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE CAR WAS NOT MAUALLY DESIGNED. UPDATED 10/30/18*JB
Aug 23, 2018
+ 1 more complaint for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
THE VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS FINE ON A FLAT SURFACE, BUT WHEN IT ENCOUNTERS A DOWNGRADE IT ACCELERATES 10MPH OVER THE SET SPEED AND THE RPMS INCREASE TO 4000. THE VEHICLE THEN APPLIES THE BRAKES FORCIBLY TO SLOW TO THE SET SPEED. IT SEEMS TO DOWNSHIFT BUT DOESN'T LET OFF THROTTLE SO IT SPEEDS UP RATHER THAN ENGINE BRAKE.
Jul 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED HER VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE TACHOMETER LEVEL INCREASED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE USING BOTH FEET, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL OF A CONVENIENT STORE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION LOT WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1908261236. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,438.
Sep 11, 2019
TAMARA INFLATOR. THE CRUISE CONTROL IN MY 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS BEEN MESSED UP EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR LAST YEAR.I TOLD THE DEALER SHIP ABOUT IT THEY CLAIMED THEY ADJUSTED IT BUT IT STILL INCREASES MY SPEED GOING DOWN HILL AND I'VE GOT A SPEEDING TICKET BECAUSE OF IT.MY DAUGHTER ALSO CALLED TOYOTA MAIN HEAD QUARTERS BUT THEY SAID IF I WANTED IT FIX I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET..I WILL SET MY CRUISE CONTROL AT 60 ON THE HWY IF I GO DOWN A SMALL. HILL MY RPM AND SPEED GO UP.
Jul 25, 2019
THEY ASKED ME TO COME TO TOYOTA OF DALLAS TO FILL OUT AN "UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" UA REPORT (SEE BELOW). THE TECHNICIAN BECAME VERY ANGRY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TOLD ME THAT THE MANUFACTURER CREATED THE CAR THIS WAY. UNDER ALMOST ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, (GOING AROUND A SHARP CURVE, HEAVY TRAFFIC, ANY DOWNHILL OR UPHILL, WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR FOG) WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE CAR WILL TRY TO SLOW IT SELF DOWN FROM SET SPEED AT 65 MPH, BY DROPPING INTO A LOWER GEAR, RAMPING UP THE RPM'S TO 5000 FORCING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE 10 TO 15 MILES OVER THE SET SPEED WHICH WAS SET AT 65 MPH. IN THIS CASE, THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP THIS ACCELERATION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AMPING UPWARD. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IS TO TURN OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. HIGHWAY DRIVING FROM CARROLLTON, TEXAS TO WACO, TEXAS ON A CLEAR DAY. MY COMPANY HAS A POLICY THAT COMPANY VEHICLES SHOULD NOT EXCEED 70 MPH. IT IS A FIREABLE OFFENCE.
Mar 17, 2019
WHEN USING THE RADAR CONTROLLED CRUISE CONTROL, THE ENGINE WILL SOMETIMES REV TO OVER 4000 RPM. A TOYOTA FIELD ENGINEER TOLD ME THAT THIS IS ENGINE BRAKING, BUT THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS ON A LEVEL STRETCH OF HIGHWAY AT THE SET SPEED AND NO OTHER UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM OCCURS WITH MY WIFE'S 2017 COROLLA. I'VE READ A NUMBER OF COMMENTS ON THE TOYOTA OWNERS WEBSITE (HTTPS://WWW.TOYOTA.COM/OWNERS/COMMUNITY/ASK-AN-OWNER/QUESTION-DETAILS/ID/62752030). SOME HAVE EVEN SAID THEIR CARS SPEED UP WHEN THIS PHENOMENON HAPPENS. THIS HAS HAPPENED CONSISTENTLY EVERY TIME I'VE USED THE CRUISE CONTROL SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE CAR ON 12/1/2017, AND IT HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES PER TRIP. THE DATE I ENTERED BELOW IN THIS FORM WAS ONLY THE LATEST OCCURRENCE.
Jun 29, 2018
+ 1 more complaint for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5 complaints
My 2018 Toyota Corolla has ongoing fuel pump-related issues that mirror those in the official recall, yet my VIN is not included. Every time I refuel, my car shuts off and will not restart for 1–2 hours. I’ve brought the vehicle to five different mechanics, including two full inspections with electronic diagnostics—none could find a fault except one who identified the fuel pump as the likely cause. Even Toyota-certified dealerships could not determine the issue. Additionally, any time I drive over 70 mph, the car displays a message telling me to take a break, then it begins to jerk and drive erratically, clearly a safety hazard. This problem has occurred repeatedly and poses a serious risk of accident on the highway. This issue is widely reported among 2018 Corollas and matches symptoms from Toyota’s known fuel pump recall. I’m shocked that Toyota has refused a goodwill repair and won’t inspect it under the recall. If the fuel pump is failing, it puts drivers and passengers at serious risk of being stranded or worse—losing power at high speeds. Please investigate this and consider expanding the recall to cover more 2018 Toyota Corolla VINs before someone is injured or killed due to this known and dangerous defect.
May 12, 2025
While on the road but in a slow bumper to bumper traffic, the engine turned off. Scary situation. I had to pull over on the side and managed to restart the engine. Same incident happened and the engine suddenly turned off while at a gas station
Feb 10, 2023
On the morning of 12/7 I tried starting my car, and the engine wouldn't start. There were no warning lights. Finally late afternoon it started up and I immediately drove to Toyota in town. They said my battery was probably dead and replaced it for $160. I then drove to Costco, parked, and then started the car up and went to Hyvee. When driving out of Hyvee, my car's big red battery light popped up, my car started shaking, and then it shut off and would not turn back on. I had to pay for a tow back to Toyota ($196). Today, 12/8, Toyota in town calls me and said it was never a problem with my battery (yet I can't get a refund for them not even checking it in the first place), and that the issue is a fuel pump malfunction. They said the part will cost $1,463 and I will not be able to start my car let alone be safe to drive without it fixed. I am a student and this was the first car I bought and paid off. I have not had any problems with my car, and pride myself in taking very good care of it. I could have gotten in an extremely bad car accident with my car stopping and shutting down, putting not only my life at risk, but other drivers as well. There have been hundreds of reports of 2018 Toyota Corrolla's having fuel pump malfunction recalls; however, my specific VIN has 0 unrepaired recalls listed. This is completely out of the blue and with how new my car is (55,000 miles), how great of a job I do at taking care of it (this is my very first issue ever), and how many previous reports exist for the exact same issue (fuel pump malfunction) with the same year/make/model, it is shocking that my VIN has no associated recalls and am therefore receiving no financial help. I am lucky that I am safe and unharmed, because if this were happening on an interstate (which I frequently take to get to school), I easily would have died.
Dec 08, 2022
While driving at 55 mph, cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly lost power, the cruise control disengaged, the engine light came on and the traction control disengaged warning was displayed. The vehicle continued operating. After engine fault code stated there was a Mass Airflow Sensor fault. Owner replaced the sensor. Two weeks later, the situation repeated, this time the fault read as an oxygen sensor error. After a day or two, the fault would clear, only to repeat a week or two later. Then, on Dec. 31, the vehicle completely stalled at highway speeds. It would restart, but if the rpms exceeded 2,500 it would stall again. Trying to get an appointment with the dealership, but will have to wait until after the New Year for them to open again.
Dec 31, 2021
I NOTEST A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WHILE THE CAR WAS OFF IN THE GARAGE FOR 5 1/2 HOURS I START THE CAR & SHUT IT THE SOUND WENT AWAY HAPPENED ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IM KEEPING MY EYE ON IT
Jan 17, 2020
SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
The driver and passenger seat belts by the holder the retracts them back into the car. Each time the seat belt is released or retracted it begins to cut more.
May 23, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO RETRACT OR SECURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NEITHER THE LOCAL DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. INVALID VIN.
Sep 08, 2020
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT LOCK WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED WHILE COMING TO A STOP. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME. DIFFICULT TO REPLICATE.
Jan 24, 2020
PASSENGER REAR SEAT BELT SNAPPED IN HALF AND RIPPED UP THE MIDDLE OF THE BELT. HALF OF THE SEAT BELT IS HANGING THERE STILL CONNECTED. THIS IS WERE MY 7 YEAR OLD SITS. I REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT THE COST IS OVER $400.00 AND THE BELT THE GUESS MUST HAVE BEEN STUCK OF GRABBED IN THE DOOR IN THE DOOR AND THAT MAKES IT EVEN MORE DEFECTIVE TO HAVE THE DOOR LATCH CLOSE TO THE BELT. I BELIEVE THE BELT IS DEFECTIVE AS THERE ARE SEVERAL SMALL LINES ON THE OTHER SIDE I HAVE HAD 5 TOYOTA'S AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM! SUN TOYOTA NEW PORT RICHEY FLORIDA.
Feb 21, 2019
IN PAST TOYOTA HAD A RECALL OF REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS OF 2.9 MILLION TOYOTA'S. I JUST NOTICED ON MY BRAND NEW TOYOTA COROLLA THAT MY 7 YEAR OLD SPECIAL NEEDS DAUGHTER , IS TORN AND RIPPED. SUN TOYOTA SAID IT WAS BECASUE THE BELT GOT CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. I HAVE A BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY AND NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH MY PAST 4 TOYOTA. THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE BELT AND WERE THE DOOR CAN CLOSE IN THE BELT. A CHILD CANNOT DO THIS DAMAGE. I AM REQUESTING THEY FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE . THERE ARE ALSO THIN SLICES OF THE STRAP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TORN BELT.
Feb 21, 2019
ENGINE
4 complaints
The car lost power completely and shut down. The first time this occurred was on the freeway 601 in traffic in September 2019. Took it to the dealer and nothing would show up as being defective. Dealer kept the vehicle for maybe a week and was about to return it back to us but a service manager decided to research the problem further because we told him that we did not feel safe as this could happen again in traffic. Service manager advised that the fuel pump would be replaced. A year later we read that a recall has been issued for a fuel pump issue, we called and were told that our VIN was not part of the recall. We were still concerned because we wanted to insure that the replacement fuel pump was not one being recalled. We contacted Toyota and a case # was issued. Nothing else could be done. The vehicle shut down again on July 2022 and Sept 2022 took it again to the dealer and nothing wrong shows on on their diagnostic machine. Vehicle shut down May 2023 and it is still not on a recall list. There are no warning lights alerting the car shut down is about to happen.
May 29, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEV SMITH TOYOTA, 3350 US-1, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982, WHERE THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED FOR THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED AN HOUR LATER AFTER SHE LEFT THE DEALER, TWO MILES DOWN THE ROAD DRIVING AT 34 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATED TO 15-19 MPH. THE CONTACT CALLED BACK THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING BACK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO WAIT FOR THE DEALER TECHNICIAN TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TECHNICIAN HAD SPRAYED A SUBSTANCE ON THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE AND TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER BUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE TO IGNITE INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO NEGLIGENT FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000.
Nov 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE MALFUNCTION-NO POWER MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOYOTA OF GREENSBURG (4964 US-30, GREENSBURG, PA 15601) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WHEN VEHICLE STALLED.*JB
Apr 30, 2020
MY CAR WAS DRIVING FINE FOR MONTHS, THEN OUT OF NOWHERE IT HAD A FUNNY SMELL INSIDE SO I PULLED OVER AND PARKED IT. WHEN I TRIED TO START IT UP AGAIN I DROVE 1 MINUTE DOWN THE STREET AND SHUT OFF. I WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE LOCKED UP BY TOYOTA, BUT IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT OR MINES. BUT THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT. THE CAR IS 2018 LESS THAN 25,000 MILES.
Oct 10, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 85,000. The contact later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 200,095.
Aug 25, 2025
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. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed and the fire also caused damage to the garage door, the side of the home, and the concrete driveway. The contact mentioned that the battery was replaced by AAA 3 weeks after the incident. No injuries were reported. A fire report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was later towed away. The cause of the fire was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the fire. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Nov 08, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT STARTING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE START TO EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTS AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DASHBOARD IN THE MIDDLE. THE CONTACT NOT AWARE OF WHAT CAUSING THE SMOKE TO COME THROUGH THE VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,326.
Oct 01, 2020
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
The bumper on this car has been replaced two times and my husband noticed that it’s coming apart AGAIN. It’s brand new and was just replaced in July. It could come apart on the road or cause serious injury if hit. These bumpers are not stable at all.
Oct 06, 2024
MY CAR IS GOING TO HIS SECOND REPAIR OF PAINT FIRST WAS PAINT BUBLING AMD NOW PAINT PEELING OFF 🙄. IT'S REALLY DISCOMFORT HAVE A CAR FROM BRAND NEW AND IS GOING TO BE PAINT 🙄
Jul 03, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly on several occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the loss of power and a failing fuel pump. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Sep 11, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE RAN ROUGH, VIBRATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AL HENDRICKSON TOYOTA (5201 W, FL-834, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073, (954) 972-1100) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A LOANER VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jun 03, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
I was driving down the highway and I heard a tapping noise thought it might have been a piece of trim loose on the car so I pulled over and stopped. Immediately the engine died would not restart. I looked under the hood and the radiator cap had blown off and all of the coolant was gone The engine had overheated when I put compression test was done there was water shooting out of the valve cover. It was diagnosed as a blown head gasket The car never gave any warning lights or the thermostat never showed any temperature problem at all. I was sitting on the side of the highway for 12 hours trying to figure out what to do with the car because I didn't have money for a tow truck. Fortunately nothing terribly bad happened as a result However had I not heard the trim loose and pulled over and the car had died in the highway it could have been way worse.
Mar 13, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN JIM ELLIS TOYOTA OF MCDONOUGH (144 HWY 81, MCDONOUGH, GA 30253), TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000.*DT*JB
May 29, 2020
SUSPENSION
2 complaints
Purchased this vehicle new. The vehicle has 58,000 miles and the suspension went out, upper & lower control arms, ball joints, struts and stabilizer. This controls the driving ability of the vehicle and could have caused me to loose control of the car. Confirmed by an independent service center and repaired. There were no warning lamps or messages. The vehicle started making a loud noise when turning.
Nov 20, 2023
Noise cracking when I make right my car has 57,000 miles I took the car to the dealer they were charging me 90 dollars end the day they told me that parts it’s not corvette the warranty
Nov 18, 2022
SEATS
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver’s seat shifted independently with an abnormal clicking sound coming from the seat. The contact stated that the driver’s seat bracket was the cause of the failure and needed to be repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
Jun 27, 2022
2018 Toyota Corolla - Front drivers seat is making clicking noises while driving. I believe seat is not properly secured and may be unsafe to drive. Car was under the Manufactures warranty when taken into Bill Kidds Toyota for service. Service manager was able to duplicate clicking noise while test driving car. Bill Kidds Toyota refuse to investigate any further. I went on-line and found similar complaints to my vehicles problem. One person stated the problem is with the seat track not being secured properly. I reached out to Toyota Motors to file a formal complaint, and they referred me back to the dealership. Dealership is refusing service. I think this may not be an isolated issue with the 2018 Corolla. I would like Toyota to further investigate and force dealership to properly inspect my seat which was under warranty at time of original complaint. Thank You.
Jul 01, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) AND 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TOYOTA OF BOWIE DEALER LOCATED AT 16700 GOVERNOR BRIDGE RD, BOWIE, MD 20716, WHERE THE RECALLS WERE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE REPAIRS, SHE STARTED FEELING DIZZY AND NAUSEATED, HAVING MIGRAINE HEADACHES. THE DEALER WAS CALLED BACK AND THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETECT THE CAUSE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED AN AIR QUALITY DETECTOR AND DETECTED A VOC (VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND) OF .975MG (WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF RUNNING THE VEHICLE) WHICH WAS OVER EPA RECOMMENDATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND WAS TOLD THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL BACK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.*DT *JS
Aug 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) AND 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED EITHER FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 18, 2020
LANE DEPARTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING MORE THAN 32 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HEAR THE LANE DEPARTURE ALERT. CONSUMER ALSO STATED SAME WARNING SOUND IS MADE IF A DOOR IS AJAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GLEN TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 23-07 MAPLE AVE, FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410, (201) 791-3800), BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500.*DT*JB*LN*JB
Dec 18, 2019
2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INAUDIBLE LANE DEPARTURE ASSIST. *LD *JS
Jul 25, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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.
Oct 18, 2025
TIRES
1 complaint
A whole new set of 4 tires were purchased and installed on the vehicle on 10/10/2024. While driving at highway speed 3 weeks later the rear driver side tire, in quick succession, went flat and almost instantaneously disintegrated causing the car to spin out and crash off the road. The car airbags deployed- saving the driver from injury or worse. Since the incident occurred out of home state and far from home and the car was totaled - it was sold as junked and not available for inspection. The accident could have involved other vehicles if the road was more crowded. Since only a single vehicle was involved - Maryland police would not write or provide a report. We believe that the tire failed on its own and wasn’t caused by an external object.
Nov 23, 2024
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
A car was going to hit my car, I went to hit the horn and the horn doesn't work a few days later a airbag light went on. Went to the dealership and they said it's a know malfunction in toyota corolla. They are not sure if the airbags will work or not. They recommend that I put a notice in for recall since there are still no recalls. This is a huge safety issue.
May 18, 2024
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
corolla 2018, has 90k miles, reently, (3rd time already). driving o freeway car reduced speed, and wont go over 40mph, although rpm goes high all the way to 4,000. had to stop aside waitied 3 hours to see whats wrong, after engine was cold, dorove it home slowly on side streets, happened again wont go over 40mph, transmission became slippery and noisy, after couple of weeks, third time happened agintransmission noisy became very scary, called toyota and they wont do anything bout it saying not under warranty, no recalls no voluntary repairs is associated with this vin although all other model years were included. car is useless now. no money for transmission repairs. really bad. for a car considered mot reliable car in the world.
Mar 01, 2024
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Hello, I hope that my message will find you in the right clothes. We have not had any accidents until now, because I drive carefully.
Sep 17, 2023
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
1 complaint
Hello, dear sir and madam I haven't seen any incidents so far because I drive according to Virginia law.
Sep 17, 2023
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
After vehicle is driven for approximately 15 mins or more and then comes to a long stop at a red light or drive thru line (while transmission is in drive and foot is on the brake), idle drops to 500rpm and car starts shaking as if it's about to die. Issue has been ongoing for years even before the fuel pump recall fix was performed but didn't start until around 25 thousand miles. Issue isn't the AC compressor cycling, it is not the secondary/auxillary cooling fans engaging, no check engine lights, no other symptoms. If it gets worse, it could cause the vehicle to completely stall in traffic posing a safety hazard. Shifting the transmission to neutral or park stops the issue. Shifting into neutral and then back to drive temporarily corrects the issue but then it re-occurs after at least 30 seconds or more. Many other 2017 and 2018 Corolla owners have reported this issue as well online and nobody has found the cause.
Jun 04, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
Check engine light on. Cruise control stopped working. Fuel cap tightened.
May 05, 2023
STEERING
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving over a speed bump, the contact heard a ratting sound coming from the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed at the dealer, and that the replacement steering column was out of stock nationwide. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 35,000.
May 03, 2023
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and she depressed on the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into a traffic sign in the middle of the street. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no one was injured or sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive to her residence but continue to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a collision center and had the bumper replaced. The mechanic informed that he had also experienced the failure and referred the contact to a local dealer. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact traded the vehicle for another vehicle. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
May 23, 2022
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
I just bought my car less than three years ago, recently I started noticing a creaking squeaking sound and my mechanic could not figure out what it was, I did research and found other people had problems as well with 2014-2019 Toyota Corolla control arms and the bushings. Mine is a 2018 that should not be making a sound this new. With that information, my mechanic has confirmed this. It makes a squeaking creaking sound when I make turns or go over bumps. Yes, my car is available for inspection. I will be calling Toyota tomorrow, though I doubt they will do anything, this needs to be a recall, many other people have the same issue and it’s worrisome, this is what steers the car!
May 14, 2022
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
Had a recall on the fuel system causing the system to potentially stall the vehicle. Had the car service but still when doing cruise control its still doing the same thing by reving the engine to high on RPM to potentially stall the vehicle. Potential safety problem
Feb 08, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
While driving the car started to sputter like it was going to die. When I stopped to gas the next day a gush of air came out of the gas tank when I took the cap off. I put gas in and then my car wouldn’t start. For 3 hours I tried and finally it started. Now I can have in park and it revs clear to the 5 sometimes then it starts sputtering. Every time I put gas in I have to sit for 3 hours then it starts. The trac off light on the dash is on as well so nothing works the lane control, cruise control, the emergency brake system.
Jan 06, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE AIR BAGS AND REAR SEAT BELTS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TOYOTA OF DOWNTOWN LA. (1901 S FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007, (213) 986-2011) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,391. *LN*JB
Nov 17, 2020
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN I HAD AN ACCIDENT.*DT*DT*JB*JB
Nov 08, 2020
POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
IT HAS BEEN MULTIPLE TIMES WHERE I AM SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR SURGES FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. IT FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST REAR-ENDED ME. ONCE THIS HAPPENS AND YOU PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR IT TAKES LONGER TIME FOR THE CAR TO COME TO SPEED. IT'S AS IF THE ENGINE JUST "BOGS" UP FOR A COUPLE SECOND.
Oct 04, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VIEW FROM THE BACKUP CAMERA WAS OBSTRUCTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIEW SHOWS PART OF THE BUMPER, THE TAG, AND THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCATION OF THE CAMERA WAS POORLY DESIGNED AND ALLOWED THE VIEW TO BE OBSTRUCTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE ISSUE AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO HAVE THE CAMERA WHERE IT WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE DEALER TOYOTA OF TAMPA BAY (1101 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA, FL 33612, (813) 933-6402) INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND SHOWED THE CONTACT OTHER MODELS THAT WERE ALL DESIGNED THE SAME WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,858.*DT CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE AND WOULD LIKE TO CLOSE THE CASE.*JB
Aug 19, 2020
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHICH MAY STOP OPERATING. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND THE ENGINE MAY RUN ROUGH. THIS MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE STALL, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. IF A VEHICLE STALL OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Aug 08, 2020
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE INTERIM NOTICE 4/17/2020 FOR LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP RECALL NHTSA # 20V-012. CALLED CURRY TOYOTA AND BROUGHT CAR IN AND RECEIVED A LONER. THEY HAVE MY CAR OVER 70 DAYS NOW WITH NO REMEDY. MY CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY, LESS THAN 24 MONTHS OLD AND HAS A LITTLE OVER 7,000 MILES. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD COME UNDER THE LEMON LAWS #4. THERE IS NO REMEDY IN SIGHT. PLEASE ADVISE.THIS IS THE SECOND RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Jun 20, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THERE'S BEEN A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR 5 MONTHS AND TOYOTA STILL DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY. I USE MY CAR FOR WORK BUT BECAUSE OF THE RECALL MY COMPANY DOESN'T ALLOW ME TO USE THIS CAR ANY LONGER FOR WORK UNTIL RECALL HAS BEEN COMPLETED. *TR
May 21, 2020
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR FOR DIAGNOSIS AS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK FORWARD HARD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN A SLIPPER GOT STUCK IN THE MAT GROVES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED; CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE OTHER INDIVIDUAL INJURIES WERE UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED CHEST, HER NOSE AND MOUTH WAS BLEEDING WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS MADE. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER WHERE THE PHYSICAL DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE THEN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ROSEVILLE TOYOTA (700 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 (916) 782-2163) FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Apr 14, 2020
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOYOTA OF LAREDO LOCATED AT (6324 BOB BULLOCK LOOP, LAREDO, TX 78041) WHERE THE MECHANIC FOUND NO DEFECT WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ACKNOWLEDGED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER AT FIRST DECLINED TO PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE BUT AFTER SEVERAL ADDITIONAL FAILURES, A LOANER WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Apr 02, 2020
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. NO WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS VERY HARD TO UNBUCKLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Mar 11, 2020
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY SON AND I WERE IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE OTHER CAR WAS AT FAULT. SPEED FOR BOTH VEHICLES WAS AROUND 35 MPH. MY 11 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLED. I WAS DRIVING. I HAVE A FEW BRUISES BUT AM OK. MY SON IS NOT. HE HAS MULTIPLE FRACTURES TO HIS HEAD (RIGHT SIDE), RIGHT EYE SOCKET, SPINE (UPPER NECK AND BACK). AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PICTURES HE SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE INJURIES. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER SAID I NEED TO CONTACT AN INVESTIGATOR TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG TO CAUSE THESE INJURIES.. WE ARE LOOKING AT WEEKS OF HOSPITAL AND INPATIENT REHAB FOR HIM.
Mar 02, 2020
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP STARTED ITSELF WHILE THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE PRESTIGE TOYOTA DEALER (844-838-7075, LOCATED AT 1096 NJ-17, RAMSEY, NJ 07446) AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP. THE CONTAC INSTEAD SENT A VIDEO RECORDING OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HALTERMAN'S TOYOTA DEALER (570-339-9129, LOCATED AT 1741 PARADISE TRAIL RTE 447, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A CASE NUMBER: 2001171560. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,500.
Jan 21, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE CAR WAS IN STATIONARY MODE ON A CITY STREET AND WAITING FOR THE RED LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE TURNED GREEN AND I ACCELERATED A LITTLE AS THE CAR BEGIN TO MOVE BUT OUT OF NOWHERE THE CAR TURNED OFF AND ALL SYSTEMS STOPPED, INCLUDING THE COMPUTER BOARD, BUT BEFORE ALL WENT BLANK THERE WAS A MESSAGE ABOUT SYSTEM ERROR WITH A TRIANGLE SYMBOL, AND I HAD TO MANUALLY ACTIVATE THE PARKING LEVER AS WELL AS PRESS THE BRAKES. THANKFULLY EVERYONE IN THEIR LANES NOTICED MY ODYSSEY AND MADE SPACE FOR THE OTHER UPCOMING CARS AS I ACTIVATED THE EMERGENCY FLASHING LIGHTS. HOWEVER, I TURNED THE CAR FULLY OFF BY TURNING THE KEY AND WAITED SOME MINUTES AS I WAS ADJUSTING TO THE SITUATION. I THEN TURNED THE CAR ON AGAIN AND WORKED. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE STAFF MEMBER WHO ASSISTED ME SAID THAT THE SYSTEM'S RECORD SHOWED THAT THERE AS AN ERROR HISTORY BUT DID NOT SAY WHICH COMPONENT PART OR WHERE THE MALFUNCTION WAS LOCATED THAT CAUSED THE CAR'S SAFETY RISK IN REGARDS TO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND ENGINE TO STOP WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. THIS RESPONSE TO WHAT HAPPENED WAS NOT SATISFACTORY TO ME BECAUSE NOTHING WAS DONE AND NO PAPERWORK OR RECORD WAS GIVEN TO ME ABOUT THE SYSTEM CHECK OR REPORT. THIS INCIDENT AND UNKNOWN RESPONSE TO THE MALFUNCTION CAUSE HAVE MADE ME WORRY ABOUT THIS HAPPENING AGAIN IN THE FUTURE UNDER OTHER UNSAFE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THAT IT COULD CAUSE ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
Jan 16, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, THE LANE DEPARTURE WHEEL ASSIST MALFUNCTION. THE LANE DEPARTURE WHEEL ASSIST ENGAGED WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED BY THE DRIVER CAUSING THE VEHICLE VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT CRASHED INTO A WALL BARRIER. THE AMBULANCE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSISTED THE DRIVER OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT HAND, BACK, AND LEGS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WERE CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 19049540 WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Dec 27, 2019
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CAR RECENTLY IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. DRIVES AT HIGH RPMS AND IF I ACCELERATE TOO QUICKLY SAY I GET UP TO 80 MPH ON HIGHWAY CAR WON'T SHIFT INTO NEXT GEAR THE RPMS SUDDENLY DROP ALL THE WAY DOWN TO UNDER 1000 AND QUITS ACCELERATING UNTIL IT JUMPS BACK INTO GEAR. HAVE TO LET FOOT OFF THE GAS FOR IT TO SHIFT AND CRUISE CONTROL HAS BEEN NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY EITHER.
Dec 08, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019, APPROXIMATELY 3:10 PM I GOT INTO MY 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN PARK, AND WAS NOT RUNNING ON A FLAT SURFACE. I REALIZED I FORGOT MY WALLET SO I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LEFT THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN. I RETRIEVED MY WALLET WITHIN 1 MINUTE AND WHEN I CAME OUT MY CAR WAS ROLLING SLOWLY ON THE FLAT DRIVEWAY WHERE I PARK EVERY DAY. I TRIED TO GRAB THE DOOR HANDLE TO SEE IF I COULD JUMP IN THE CAR TO STOP IT BUT IT PICKED UP SPEED AND WENT DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE ACROSS THE YARD. THE DOOR HIT A TREE AND THEN THE CAR LANDED IN BUSHES. MY NEIGHBORS CAME RUNNING OVER BECAUSE THEY SAW THE ENTIRE INCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO GET INTO THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND I STARTED THE CAR'S ENGINE SINCE IT WAS NEVER TURNED ON AND DROVE IT OUT OF THE BUSHES BACK ONTO THE FLAT DRIVEWAY. THE CAR ROLLED WHILE THE GEAR WAS IN PARK AND WAS NOT RUNNING. EVERYONE IS NOT SURE WHY THAT WOULD HAPPEN. I'M ASKING TO SEE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION OR THE GEAR SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR. I CALLED MY INSURANCE THEY FILED A CLAIM BUT STATED IT WAS VERY STRANGE FOR THE CAR TO HAVE ROLLED AND TOLD ME TO FIND OUT IF THERE WAS A RECALL, ALSO THE ADJUSTER SAID IT WAS VERY STRANGE AS WELL FOR THE CAR TO ROLL IN PARK AND NOT RUNNING. THEY SUGGESTED IT MAY BE SOMETHING WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
Oct 26, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHEN DARK OUTSIDE AUTO HIGH BEAMS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN PASSING A ONCOMING CAR WITH BRIGHTER THAN NORMAL HEADLIGHTS THE AUTO HIGH BEAMS DISENGAGE AND WILL NOT TURN ON FOR A VARYING AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS HAPPENS BOTH ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAY, AND COUNTRY ROADS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT OF AN INCREASED RISK OF COLLISION DUE TOO REDUCED VISIBILITY. IT ALSO ENHANCES THE RISK OF COLLISION WITH ANIMALS AT NIGHT ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON SECLUDED COUNTRY ROADS. WHEN CAR WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA DEALER I WAS GIVEN MULTIPLE EXCUSES ON WHY IT WAS NOT WORKING. THEY KEPT THE CAR OVERNIGHT AND SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. WHEN I SHOWED VIDEOS DEMONSTRATING THE PROBLEM AND SCENARIO OF WHEN IT HAPPENS THEY COULD NOT GIVE AN EXPLANATION ON WHY THEY DID NOT ENGAGE IN VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.
Sep 29, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I WAS TRYING TO BACK UP IN AREA WITH A LOT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AROUND. WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND LOOKED AT THE CAMERA SCREEN, IT HAD COMPLETELY DIED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET THE SCREEN TO WORK SINCE. IT DOES NOT DO ANY GOOD FOR THE NHTSA TO REQUIRE BACK UP CAMERA SYSTEMS IF THEY FAIL AFTER A FEW MONTHS. THE SAFETY BENEFIT OF REQUIRING A SYSTEM ON 2018 VEHICLES IF THE SYSTEM FAILS COMPLETELY BEFORE THE END OF 2019 IS NOT GOOD.
Sep 22, 2019
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING. IN TRAFFIC, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS FLOORED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PAST 5 MPH, WHICH PRESENTED THE RISK OF A POTENTIAL CRASH. PALMER'S TOYOTA (470 SCHILLINGER RD S, MOBILE, AL 36695, (251) 639-0800) WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT NEEDED TO BE SCHEDULED TO TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. *BF *AS
Jun 24, 2019
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER (STONE MOUNTAIN TOYOTA, 4400 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, MELBOURNE, GA) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,600.
Apr 16, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA CRUISE CONTROL IS DANGEROUS. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON, GOING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS BUT THROTTLE DOES NOT REDUCE CAUSING CAR TO INCREASE SPEED 10-15 MPH WITH HIGH RPMS. AT BOTTOM OF INCLINE TRANSMISSION GOES TO HIGHER GEAR AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED VERY HARD CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY SLOWDOWN 15-20 MPH. IN THIS SITUATION IF CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT DISENGAGED THE CAR WILL GO WELL OVER THE SPEED LIMIT AND TO AN UNSAFE SPEED FOR THE ROADWAY. THE BRAKING ACTION IS SO SUDDEN AND VIOLENT IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND HAS SEVERAL TIMES IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS CAUSED ME TO VERY NEARLY GET REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE BEHIND ME WHICH WAS NOT ORIGINALLY FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE. AS THE DANGEROUS CRUISE CONTROL STARTS ITS INCREASE IN SPEED THE VEHICLES BEHIND MAY INCREASE THEIR SPEED AND AS THEY ARE INCREASING SPEED MY CAR CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM JAMS ON THE BRAKES AND CAUSE THE FOLLOWING CAR TO COME DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO COLLISION. AS WELL THE OTHER DRIVER HAS ON AT LEAST ONE OCCASIONS BECAME ANGRY STARTED ROAD RAGING THINKING I HAD PURPOSELY BRAKE CHECKED. THE 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA CRUISE CONTROL IS DANGEROUS, COULD CERTAINLY BE DEADLY BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE AND FURTHER IS VIRTUALLY UNUSABLE AS A PURCHASED FEATURE ON ANYTHING BUT A FLAT ROAD. I'VE DRIVEN OVER 20 CARS IN MY LIFE AND AM VERY EXPERIENCED WITH CRUISE CONTROLS IN 6 DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS CARS. THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA COULD CAUSE INJURY, LAWSUIT, ROAD RAGE WITH PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. I'VE ALREADY HAD IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND AM TAKING IT BACK THIS WEEK.
Mar 19, 2019
WHEELS
1 complaint
I CAN'T KEEP THE ICE BUILDUP OFF MY BACK TIRES DUE TO A PIECE OF PLASTIC HOLDING IT UP UNDER THE WHEEL WELLS. IT'S WEARING MY TIRES OUT FASTER. I HAVE EVEN PRESSURE WASHED IT AND STILL CAN'T GET THE ICE TO COME OUT! THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE MY WHEEL WELLS TO RUST OUT FASTER BY HOLDING IT UNDER MY WELLS. I HAVE ANOTHER COROLLA AND IT DOESN'T HAVE THAT PLASTIC IN THE FRONT PART OF THE REAR TIES!
Mar 08, 2019
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE RPM OF THE CAR JUMPS UPTO 4000 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE CAR ON DOWN HILLS. TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS ARE REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE BUT THERE ARE CASES MANY PEOPLE GOT THEIR CAR FIXED OR EXCHANGED. THIS PROVES THE ISSUE WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THE IDEAL INTENT OF USING THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TO SAVE GAS MILEAGE AND EFFORT TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR LONG DISTANCES. I HAVE TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES TO WORK ON DAILY BASIS. I FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND UNSAFE DRIVING THE CAR ON CRUISE. TOYOTA SHOULD ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM TO SAVE THE TRUST OF THE CUSTOMERS. THIS HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY. I AM TRYING TO CONTACT TOYOTA FOR THE ISSUE. I HOPE TO RECEIVE A POSITIVE RESPONSE.
Jan 11, 2019
SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ALERT/ALARM FOR KEY AND SEAT BELT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ALARMS WERE NOT LOUD ENOUGH AND DID NOT SOUND LONG ENOUGH. *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INEFFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED IT DID NOT MAINTAIN THE SET SPEED ON AN INCLINE AND DECLINE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER AND MANUAL THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THIS RESPONSE. *JS
Dec 17, 2018
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THIS WILL PROBABLY NOT MAKE THE CUT FOR BIG PROBLEMS, BUT I'M SENDING IT ANYWAY SINCE A GENERAL RUE OR ADVISORY ON DASH REFLECTIVITY MIGHT. THE 2018 COROLLA TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER HAVE A BRIGHTLY CHROMED BEVEL WITH A PARABOLIC CURVE OF ABOUT 1/4 INCH ALL AROUND THE DIAL THAT CAPTURES THE SUN FROM ALMOST ANY ANGLE AND REFLECTS IT BACK INTO THE DRIVER'S EYE. LIKE ANY GOOD PARABOLA. DO YOUNG ENGINEERS NOT KNOW THIS KIND OF BASIC GEOMETRY? DO THEY NOT KNOW WE LOOKED AT THIS IN THE 50'S AND 60'S? AS I WAS DRIVING HOME THURSDAY AND THE SUN WAS MODERATELY LOW AT ABOUT 530 PM, I STARTED NOTICING ABOUT A HALF DOZEN OF THOSE PURPLE YELLOW SUNBLIND SPOTS IN MY VISION. THEY WERE IN VARIOUS STATES OF STRENGTH AND FADE. I DROVE WITH MY HAND BLOCKING THE SUN FOR THE NEXT 15 MINUTES. BECAUSE OF THE SHAPE OF THE CHROMED TRIM--PERFECT FOR THE COLLECTION OF LIGHT--I HAD TO HOLD MY HAND VERY CLOSE TO THE SPEEDOMETER TO BLOCK THE STRONG, FOCUSED REFLECTION OF THE SUN. WAY MORE THAN "GLARE." VERY PERSISTENT REGARDLESS OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN DIRECTION.
Sep 23, 2018
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING AND REVERSING IN CAR UNDER 25 MILES ON ODOMETER. HAVE GONE TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE BEEN TLDTHAT I AM BRAKING TOO HARD (SERIOUSLY IN A NEW CAR??) & WINDOW PAEENGER SIDE FRONT MAKES NOISE WHILE GOING UP AND DOWN THEY SAID THEY LUBRICATED IT BUT NOW ITS MAKING MORE NOISE..
Sep 13, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2018 TOYOTA Corolla have?
The 2018 TOYOTA Corolla currently has 128 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2018 TOYOTA Corolla?
The most common problems reported for the 2018 TOYOTA Corolla are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2018 TOYOTA Corolla problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2018 TOYOTA Corolla comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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