general problems of the 2018 Toyota Corolla

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Air bags didn't deploy when a man ran a stop sign and hit the front drivers finder and driver door and then the front of the car hit brick wall and a chain fence.

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.

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.

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 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 head aches and migraine�s. The dealer was called back and the technician was unable to detect the cause of the problems. 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. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Fe.

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.

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 24months 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 recallon this vehicle.

These need to be resolved ASAP. Why is there a delay?.

I am not satisfied with that, after all I have had my car for 2 years and now you notice that there is an error in the airbag? this is serious and people still died, and even though I have to wait for a solution to fix it? I use my car every day to work and I'm at risk every day. How is the risk I have taken for these past two years? you should indemnify the customer and not simply send a letter that is seeking a solution. On the day I bought it I bought a car thinking it was in perfect condition and then I received a notification that there is a risk, which can be serious to my life and that of my passengers, family or friends. Total neglect.

Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact received a notification for two recalls NHTSA campaign number :20v012000(fuel system, gasoline) and NHTSA campaign number: 20v024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. Fred anderson Toyota of columbia 2136 sunset blvd, west columbia, SC 29169 was contacted and confirmed that the part were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but had no success. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirms that parts not available. Jo.

I received an email regarding the recall concerning the airbag. I took it in for oil change on 2/26/202 and asked regarding this matter and they stated they do not have the part available and will call me when its available.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 20v024000 ( air bags ) and stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer charles maund Toyota, 8400 research blvd, austin, TX 78758, confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirmed parts were not available. Bp.

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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 located at (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.

Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact received two notifications for NHTSA campaign number :20v024000(air bags) and NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000(fuel system, gasoline) however, the parts to do the repair for both recalls were unavailable. Thousand oaks Toyota 2401 thousand oaks blvd, thousand oaks, CA 91362 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall and that gave him the same information as the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms that parts not available. Jo.

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 rive 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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. Contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, placed her foot on the brake pedal when approaching an intersection. The contact saddle got stuck in between the floor mat and the brake pedal which failed to engaged properly causing the contact to rear ended the vehicle in front of her. No airbags deployed. The other individual injuries unknown. The contact sustained a brushed chest, contact mentioned her noise and mouth was bleeding but she is unaware of how and that the seat belt failed to latch. A police report was made. The vehicle was operable to drive. No medical attention was contacted. Contact managed to drive the vehicle to her residence where state farm insurance was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a collision center. The vehicle was repairable. Damages where to front bumper. The vehicle then was taken to the dealer roseville Toyota 700 automall dr, roseville, CA 95661 (916) 782-2163 where at this time is begin investigated. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 20v024000 as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown at this time. Ck.

My daughter was involved in a rear end collision with another car that abruptly stopped to turn. She was only going 30 mph and hydo-planned into the car as a result of the rainy conditions. There was minimal damage done to the vehicle that she hit but her car sustained substantial damage to the front end which caused frame damage. The front end of the car was severely damaged but none of the air bags deployed despite direct damage to colliding into the stopped vehicle.