2018 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

35Air Bags complaints

26.3%Of all 133 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS35 · 26.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM23 · 17.3%

Unspecified / other18 · 13.5%

ENGINE15 · 11.3%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE15 · 11.3%

Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Toyota Corolla overview page.

What owners report

“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.”NHTSA complaint 11545054 — filed 09/17/2023

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE AIR BAGS AND REAR SEAT BELTS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 11375105 — filed 11/17/2020

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11351018 — filed 08/24/2020

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Corolla have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Toyota Corolla: 35 of 133 complaints on file (26.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Toyota Corolla have in total?

133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.