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Buying a used 2018 Toyota Corolla? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls apply: a fuel pump that can stall the engine, airbags that may not deploy in a crash, and a low-severity incorrect weight capacity label tied to floor mats. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Of 133 unverified NHTSA complaints, air bags (35) and fuel/propulsion system (23) lead, echoing the recall subjects, with fuel system at 15. Owners reported 25 crashes, 5 fires and 17 injuries across those filings.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm by VIN that the fuel pump and airbag recalls were both completed
- Ask the seller about any stalling, hesitation or no-start episodes
- Check that the airbag warning light illuminates at startup and then goes out
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Toyota Corolla
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota and Lexus Vehicles: Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Toyota Corolla and Avalon airbags may not deploy in crash | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota models carry incorrect weight capacity label with floor mats | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
133 complaints filed for this model year, including 25 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 17 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 38 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 35 | Yes |
| Engine | 15 | None found |
| Power Train | 12 | None found |
| Electrical System | 12 | None found |