2018 Toyota Corolla Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 26%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Toyota Corolla, 26% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in an accident where the other driver hit my car on the front left side, close to my door and the airbags did not go off. I don't know if there's any other sensors in the back but I was bit in the back after as well and the airbags still did not go off. I was driving 30mph on a city street.”
NHTSA complaint #11309297, filed 2020-02, 34,011 miles“I had an accident and the airbags do not deployed, I asked at kendall Toyota collision center to review what is the possible cause, they do not response yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11243419, filed 2019-08, 15,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11328977, filed 2020-06, 11,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11315662, filed 2020-03, 55,000 miles“4/20/19, the driver involved with this vehicle lost control and hit a curb at 25 mile per hour, well within the speed limit at 45 MPH. After hitting the curb, the vehicle swerved into a tree. The front end of vehicle hit the tree and the entire front end of vehicle was severely damaged beyond repair. This is considered a total lost. The vehicle was equipped with front and side airbags, but surprisingly none was deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11203382, filed 2019-04, 2,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V024000Jan 17, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2011–2019, Avalon 2012–2018, Avalon Hybrid 2013–2018 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249321Dec 14, 2023DP: On November 28, 2023, a class action settlement of claims for certain airbag control units was finally approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10235217Feb 9, 2023DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 | 8 | 12% |
| 2023 | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 | 10 | 10% |
| 2021 | 53 | 28% |
| 2020 | 18 | 6% |
| 2019 | 33 | 16% |
| 2018 | 36 | 26% |
| 2017 | 54 | 30% |
| 2016 | 65 | 30% |
| 2015 | 56 | 25% |
| 2014 | 69 | 25% |
| 2013 | 72 | 36% |
| 2012 | 370 | 83% |
| 2011 | 418 | 72% |
| 2010 | 424 | 34% |
| 2009 | 552 | 38% |
| 2008 | 138 | 44% |
| 2007 | 436 | 52% |
| 2006 | 454 | 54% |
| 2005 | 457 | 54% |
| 2004 | 236 | 49% |
| 2003 | 333 | 46% |
| 2002 | 23 | 20% |
| 2001 | 23 | 17% |
| 2000 | 17 | 12% |
| 1999 | 19 | 12% |
| 1998 | 61 | 27% |
| 1997 | 29 | 21% |
| 1996 | 32 | 25% |
| 1995 | 54 | 31% |
| 1994 | 69 | 40% |
| 1993 | 48 | 37% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Toyota Corolla
38 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology