2018 Toyota Corolla Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 38 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Toyota Corolla, 28% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 19,000. A related recall (20V012000) covers fuel pump replacement, and owners reported 2 fires and 1 crash tied to this area.
- Fuel System complaints
- 38
- 28% of 134
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 19,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the electric fuel pump humming or running on its own while the vehicle is parked and the engine is off.
- Some drivers describe the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly at speed, including while coming out of a stop or driving at highway speeds, often with the check engine light on.
- Several complaints link stalling and rough running to the fuel pump recall (NHTSA Campaign 20V012000), with some owners saying replacement parts were unavailable at the dealer.
- A few owners describe the engine sounding weak or nearly shutting off when starting or slowing to a stop.
- One owner reported the vehicle catching fire after receiving the recall notice, and another described loss of power and disengagement of cruise control and traction control at 55 mph.
When 2018 Toyota Corolla fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 17, 2020, latest Jan 7, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Toyota Corolla
- NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Fuel System complaints by Corolla model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2018 Toyota Corolla have a fuel system recall?
- Yes. NHTSA campaign 20V012000 covers fuel pump replacement for certain 2018-2019 Toyota models, including the Corolla, and the remedy is a free fuel pump replacement at dealers.
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2018 Corolla?
- NHTSA records 38 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Corolla, which is 28% of all 134 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any year listed.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for 2018 Corolla fuel system complaints is 19,000 miles.
- Are the fuel system problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2018 Corolla includes 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury, alongside reports of stalling while driving.