11 complaints reported

2018 Toyota Corolla Fuel System

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
11
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, or upon approaching a stop, the engine sounded very weak, almost as if the vehicle would shut off. The contact stated that the vehicle had shut off previously while driving through a drive thru. The vehicle was restarted, and the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The contact also stated that after refueling the vehicle, the accelerator pedal had to be pumped while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed and DTC: P0171 was retrieved. The contact was informed that the EVAP valves and system were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) as possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,750. The VIN was not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2024
Jul 2022 Crash

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake warning and the master warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic reader was used, however, the mechanic was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that after restarting and refueling, the vehicle was stalling and although she depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle delayed accelerating. The contact referenced failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, VIN was not included in the recall. The contact then stated that after the vehicle was refueled and she came to a left turn to make a U-turn, the vehicle was stalling and then jerked forward independently, causing her to crash into the back of an attached trailer. The airbags failed to deploy. There was an additional passenger in the vehicle, however, the contact stated that there were no injuries and that a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2022
Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 40-60 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. The warning messages "Charge System Malfunction - See Owner’s Manual", "Oil Pressure Low Stop in A Safe Place. See Owner’s Manual" and "Traction Control Turned Off" were displayed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 30 minutes. The contact then drove to her residence. The failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown codes were cleared. The dealer test drove the vehicle and diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the repair as the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) had previously been completed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,900.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jun 2022
Aug 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while coming out of a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and functionality was regained. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights were illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Consumer stated engine light and "Traction Control Turned Off" warning while vehicle was still moving, then "Charging System Malfunction" and "Oil Pressure Low/Stop in a Safe Place" warning lights appeared at the same time the vehicle stalled.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Aug 2021
Mar 2021 Fire

2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *JS

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Oct 2020
Sep 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TOYOTA OF EL CAJON DEALERSHIP (965 ARNELE AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020, (619) 270-3000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2020
Aug 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Aug 2020
Jul 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VANN YORK TOYOTA (500 EASTCHESTER DR, HIGH POINT, NC 27262), AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.*DT VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT VANN YORK.*JB

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: May 2020
Jul 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF KATY LOCATED AT 21555 KATY FWY, KATY, TX 77450, WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2017
Jun 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VANDERGRIFF TOYOTA (1000 W. INTERSTATE 20 W, ARLINGTON, TX 76017, (817) 533-4240) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2020
Jun 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VAL HENDRICKSON TOYOTA (5201 W. SAMPLE RD, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073, (954) 972-1100) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ISSUED THE CONTACT A LOANER VEHICLE. THE LOANER VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS AVAILABLE AND REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Oct 2019

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The 2018 Toyota Corolla has 11 Fuel System complaints on file. 1 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.