How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA lists 24 Engine complaints for the 2018 Corolla, which is 18% of the 134 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to the 2018 Corolla engine problems?

The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this Engine complaint set, though some owner complaints reference NHTSA Campaign Number 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline).

At what mileage do 2018 Corolla engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported Engine complaints is 15,438 miles.

What is the most common engine complaint for the 2018 Corolla?

Owners most often describe stalling or unexpected shutoffs while driving, along with cruise control causing unintended RPM surges, particularly downhill.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to 2018 Corolla engine complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported among the 24 Engine complaints for the 2018 Corolla, with 0 injuries.

2018 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Engine complaints for the 2018 Toyota Corolla, 18% of that year's 134 total complaints. Owners describe stalling, unexpected shutoffs, and cruise-control-related RPM surges; median mileage at failure among reported cases is 15,438. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this complaint set.

Engine complaints: 24; 18% of 134
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 15,438 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with a malfunction/no-power message on the instrument panel.
With cruise control engaged, especially going downhill, the engine RPM surges to around 4000 without driver input, and the vehicle fails to hold the set speed.
Some owners tie stalling and rough running to NHTSA Campaign Number 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), reporting the issue recurred even after the recall repair was completed.
One owner reported the vehicle moved unexpectedly while being placed into park, with the tachometer rising and the vehicle failing to respond to braking before a crash.
Owners report the vehicle running rough, vibrating, and stalling at low speeds before being towed for diagnosis.

When 2018 Toyota Corolla engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2018, latest Feb 11, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Feb 2026; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2018 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010228 (19%)
201162 (11%)
201220 (4%)
201332 (16%)
201446 (17%)
201532 (15%)
201633 (15%)
201738 (21%)
201824 (18%)
201950 (25%)
2020113 (37%)
202146 (25%)
202216 (16%)
202314 (19%)
20248 (13%)
20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Toyota Corolla?: NHTSA lists 24 Engine complaints for the 2018 Corolla, which is 18% of the 134 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to the 2018 Corolla engine problems?: The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this Engine complaint set, though some owner complaints reference NHTSA Campaign Number 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline).
At what mileage do 2018 Corolla engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported Engine complaints is 15,438 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint for the 2018 Corolla?: Owners most often describe stalling or unexpected shutoffs while driving, along with cruise control causing unintended RPM surges, particularly downhill.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to 2018 Corolla engine complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported among the 24 Engine complaints for the 2018 Corolla, with 0 injuries.